Arctic Cat 2010 Crossfire 600, Operator'S Manual

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32 MAINTENANCE
1. Measure the thickness of both
brake pads. The brake pad thick-
ness must be greater than 5.0 mm
(0.20 in.). If the brake pad thick-
ness is less than specified, replace-
ment of both pads is necessary.
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2. Remove the pin/hairpin clip secur-
ing the brake pads to the caliper
assembly.
3. Remove the brake fluid reservoir
cover; then remove most of the
brake fluid from the reservoir.
Install the cover.
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NOTE: The above procedure will
allow room for the fluid from the
caliper
when the pistons are
pushed into the caliper for install-
ing new brake pads. Replacing the
cover will prevent fluid spillage.
4. Using a pair of pliers, pull one
brake pad out of the caliper assem-
bly.
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NOTE: Changing one pad at a
time will prevent one piston from
pushing out the other piston from
the caliper.
5. Using a flat-blade tool, slowly and
carefully push the piston into the
caliper.
6. Position the new brake pads into
the caliper.
7. Repeat steps 4-6 for the other pad;
then secure the pads with the pin/
hairpin clip.
8. Remove the reservoir cover and
remove the remaining fluid; then
fill the reservoir with fresh fluid
and install the cover.
9. Pump the brake lever to ensure
correct positioning of the brake
pads; then release.
10. Remove the reservoir cover and
fill the reservoir to the proper level
with fresh brake fluid; then install
the cover.
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NOTE: When new brake pads are
installed, a “burnishing” process
is required. Drive the snowmobile
slowly and compress the brake
lever several times until the pads
just start to warm up; then allow
them to cool down. This procedure
stabilizes the pad material and
extends the life of the pads.
DRIVE BELT
The drive belt transfers power from the
drive clutch to the driven pulley. If the
belt is worn, cracked, or stretched,
maximum power will not be transmit-
ted and the belt could also fail and
therefore must be replaced. Periodic
checks (at least once a month under
normal usage) of two drive belt specifi-
cations are essential.
1. Measure the outside circumference
of the drive belt. The belt should
be within the recommended range
in circumference.
2. Measure the outside width of the
drive belt. The belt should be within
the recommended range in width.
3. Check the belt for cracking, fray-
ing, etc.
If any of the specifications or condi-
tions are unsatisfactory, replace the
drive belt.