Protective Rubber Boots; Brake Hoses - Arctic Cat 2012 Prowler XT Operator's Manual

NOTE: The brake fluid reservoir is
located on top of the master cylin-
der under the hood.
2. Press the brake pedal several times to
check for firmness.
3. If the pedal is not firm, the system
must be bled.
NOTE: Take the vehicle to an
authorized Arctic Cat dealer for this
service.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill any fluid when
filling the brake fluid reservoir. Wipe
away spilled fluid immediately.

Brake Hoses

Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake hoses
for cracks or other damage. If found, take
the vehicle to an authorized Arctic Cat
dealer to have the brake hoses replaced.
Brake Pads
The clearance between the brake pads
and brake discs is adjusted automatically
as the brake pads wear. The only mainte-
nance that is required is replacement of
the brake pads when they show excessive
wear. Check the thickness of each of the
brake pads as follows:
1. Remove a front wheel.
2. Measure the thickness of each brake
pad.
3. If thickness of either brake pad is less
than 1.0 mm (0.039 in.), take the
vehicle to an authorized Arctic Cat
dealer to have brake pads replaced.
4. Install the wheel and tighten using a
crisscross pattern to 40 ft-lb (steel
wheels) or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheels).
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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 vehicle 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.
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, con-
tact an authorized Arctic Cat dealer
for service.
Tie Rod Boots (Inner and
Outer/Right and Left)
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand
to elevate the front wheels.
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2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Inspect the four tie rod boots for
cracks, tears, or perforations.
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