Arctic Cat 2008 400 4x4, Operator'S Manual

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ATV - Checkliste
Steering system
Turn the handlebars completely to
the right/left – there must be no
resistance. All parts of the steering
system must be properly fi xed. No
play is allowed and steering has to
move freely.
Brakes
Check the brake fl uid level. Activa-
te the service brake several times.
Check levers for tightness and ma-
noeuvrability. Test the parking bra-
ke: The wheels must lock when the
parking brake is engaged. Check
the brake linings for signs of wear.
Tire pressure
Make sure that each tire has the
right pressure. Check the state of
the tires: tread (at least 1,6 mm for
road tires/ at least 3mm for off-road
tires).
Fuel
Check the fuel level in the tank and
the fuel pipes. Make sure that the
fi ller cap is closed.
Lights
Inspect all lights (full beam and low
beam light).
Engine oil
Check the oil level with the oil level
stick (400/500) and, if necessary,
fi ll some engine oil into the crank-
case.
Transmission oil
Check the oil level in the front diffe-
rential (model 4x4) as well as in the
rear differential (model 400/500).
Throttle
Push the throttle control several
times and check if it returns easily
and rapidly into its original position
(there should be some play).
Gear linkage
Make sure that you can shift into
all gears without problems.
Follow these steps to start up the
engine:
1. Inspect the vehicle following
the check list
2. Test the hydraulic brake sys-
tem by pushing the pedal several
times.
3. Engage the parking brake.
!! WARNING !!
Never start the vehicle if the brake
systems don’t work properly (if the
brake lever is loose, if there’s not
enough brake liquid or the parking
brake does not lock the wheels).
Your personal safety depends on
the functionality of the brake sys-
tems. The parking brake may get
loose, if it is activated for a longer
period of time. Thus, block the
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