Arctic Cat 2010 Crossfire 600 Operator's Manual page 24

If this occurs, the brake fluid
requires a cool-down period before
the brakes will again function
properly. This cool-down period
will vary depending upon the
ambient air temperature and the
temperature of the brake fluid. If
loss of brakes has occurred
because of high fluid tempera-
tures, do not operate the snowmo-
bile until the cool-down period has
expired and brake lever firmness
has returned.
! WARNING
Excessive repetitive use of the
hydraulic brake for high speed
stops will cause overheating of the
brake fluid and premature brake
pad wear which will result in an
unexpected loss of brakes.
2. Be sure to maintain the brake fluid
at the proper level and take care
not to get any moisture in the sys-
tem as moisture in the brake fluid
lowers the boiling point. If the
brake fluid is ever boiled (by high
speed stops or repetitive use) or if
moisture is allowed to enter the
system, it must be changed. Never
substitute or mix different types or
grades of brake fluid.
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved
brake fluid. Never substitute or mix
different types or grades of brake
fluid. Brake loss can result. Check
brake fluid level and pad wear
before each use. Brake loss can
result in severe injury or even
death.
3. Never ride the brake. Even main-
taining minimal pressure on the
brake lever will cause the brake
pads to drag on the disc and may
overheat the brake fluid.
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4. The brake lever lock is not a park-
ing brake and should not be
applied for periods exceeding 5
minutes. NEVER OPERATE THE
SNOWMOBILE
BRAKE
ENGAGED.
! WARNING
The brake lever lock is not a park-
ing brake and should not be
applied for periods exceeding 5
minutes. The brake lever lock
maintains the brake lever in the
compressed position and main-
tains pressure against the brake
disc; however, after a period of
time, the pressure applied to the
brake disc may relax below the
amount required to hold the snow-
mobile stationary.
5. Pumping the brake lever is permis-
sible; however, if pumping the
brake lever more than twice is nec-
essary to obtain the necessary
stopping power, immediately take
the snowmobile to an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for
service. If not under warranty, this
service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
6. When new
installed, a "burnishing" process is
required. Drive the snowmobile
slowly and compress the brake
lever several times until the pads
just start to heat up; then allow
them to thoroughly cool down.
This process stabilizes the pad
material and extends the life of the
pads.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WITH THE
LEVER LOCK
brake pads are