Troubleshooting Drive System; Troubleshooting Brake System; Power Not Transmitted From Engine To Wheels; Braking Poor - Arctic Cat 450 XC 2011 Service Manual

Troubleshooting Drive
System
Problem: Power not transmitted from engine to wheels
Condition
1. Rear axle shafts serration worn - broken
Problem: Power not transmitted from engine to either front wheel
Condition
1. Secondary drive - driven gear teeth broken
2. Propeller shaft serration worn - broken
3. Coupling damaged
4. Coupling joint serration worn - damaged
5. Front drive - driven bevel gears broken - damaged
6. Front differential gears/pinions broken - damaged
7. Sliding dogs/shaft fork worn - damaged
8. Front drive axle worn - damaged
9. Front drive axle serration worn - damaged
Troubleshooting Brake
System
Problem: Braking poor
Condition
1. Pad worn
2. Pedal free-play excessive
3. Brake fluid leaking
4. Hydraulic system spongy
5. Master cylinder/brake cylinder seal worn
Problem: Brake lever travel excessive
Condition
1. Hydraulic system entrapped air
2. Brake fluid low
3. Brake fluid incorrect
4. Piston seal - cup worn
Problem: Brake fluid leaking
Condition
1. Connection joints loose
2. Hose cracked
3. Piston seal worn
Remedy
1. Replace shaft
Remedy
1. Replace gear(s)
2. Replace shaft
3. Replace coupling
4. Replace joint
5. Replace gear(s)
6. Replace gears - pinions
7. Replace gear(s)
8. Replace axle
9. Replace axle
Remedy
1. Replace pads
2. Replace pads
3. Repair - replace hydraulic system component(s)
4. Bleed hydraulic system - correct or repair leaks
5. Replace master cylinder
Remedy
1. Bleed hydraulic system
2. Add fluid to proper level
3. Drain system - replace with correct fluid
4. Replace master cylinder
Remedy
1. Tighten joint
2. Replace hose
3. Replace brake caliper
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