Protective Rubber Boots - Arctic Cat 500 TBX Operator's Manual

1. Check the brake fluid level in the res-
ervoir. The fluid level must be main-
tained between the MAX and MIN
level marks. If the level in the reser-
voir is low, add DOT 4 brake fluid.

NOTE: The brake fluid reservoir is
located under the seat.
2. Press the rear foot brake several times
to check for firmness.
3. If the brake is not firm, the system
must be bled.

NOTE: Take the ATV to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for this
service.
Protective Rubber
Boots
The protective boots should be inspected
periodically according to the Mainte-
nance Schedule.
Ball Joint Boots (Upper
and Lower/Right and Left)
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to
elevate the front wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Inspect the four ball joint boots for
cracks, tears, or perforations.
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4. Check the ball joint for free-play by
grasping the steering knuckle and
turning it from side to side and up and
down.
5. If boot damage is present or ball joint
free-play seems excessive, contact an
authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for
service.
Tie Rod Boots (Inner and
Outer/Right and Left)
CD474A
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to
elevate the front wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Inspect the four tie rod boots for
cracks, tears, or perforations.
4. Check the tie rod end free-play by
grasping the tie rod near the end and
attempting to move it up and down.
5. If boot damage is present or tie rod
end free-play seems excessive, con-
tact an authorized Arctic Cat ATV
dealer for service.
Drive Axle Boots
CC791
1. Inspect all drive axle boots for cracks,
tears, or perforations.
2. If boot damage is present, contact an
authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for
service.
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