Non-Scheduled Maintenance; Brake Pad Wear Check; Fuel Filter; Brake Adjustment (Mechanical Brake) - Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual

LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP 91
3. Visually check the drive belt for cracks, fray-
ing or unusual wear as described in Chapter
Thirteen.
4. Replace the drive belt if its width is less than
specified in Chapter Thirteen.
Drive and Driven Clutch Inspection
The drive and driven clutch assemblies do not
require periodic lubrication. If wear or damage
is suspected, refer to Chapter Thirteen.
Chaincase Oil Level Check
Refer to Chaincase Oil under Lubrication in
this chapter.
Suspension Lubrication
Refer to Steering Spindle Lubrication and
Slide Suspension Lubrication in this chapter.
Fuel Filter
An inline filter (Figure 31) is located between
the fuel tank, or fuel shutoff valve, and the fuel
pump. To ensure adequate fuel flow, the filter
should be inspected monthly or if fuel restriction
is suspected. A new filter should be installed at
least once each year.
NON-SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Frequently check the following service items
and service as required.
Engine Mounts and Fasteners
Loose engine mount bolts will cause incorrect
drive belt alignment. Check the engine mounting
bolts to make sure they are all tight. See Figures
32-34. It may be necessary to refer to Chapter
Five to tighten some of the mounting fasteners.
If the engine mounts are loose, check the clutch
alignment as described in Chapter Thirteen.
Brake Pad Wear Check
On 1994 and earlier models with mechani-
cally (cable) actuated brakes, the brake pads
should be replaced if the thickness of either brake
pad is less than 6.2 mm (0.244 in.) thick.
On 1995 and later models with mechanically
(cable) actuated brakes, the brake pads should be
replaced if the thickness of the fixed brake pad
is less than 6.2 mm (0.244 in.) or the movable
brake pad is less than 12.7 mm (0.500 in.) thick.
On models with a hydraulic brake, both pads
should be replaced if either is less than 3.2 mm
(0.125 in.) thick.
Refer to Chapter Fourteen for brake service to
both mechanical and hydraulic units.
Brake Adjustment (Mechanical Brake)
All models with mechanically actuated brakes
must be adjusted for wear periodically. Check
and adjust the mechanical brake as follows:
1. Open the hood.
2. Rotate the brake disc by hand.
3. Apply the brake firmly.