Arctic Cat 500 4x4, Operator'S Manual

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Brake pads
The clearance between the brake
pads and brake discs is adjusted
automatically as the brake pads
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 2 mm, have brake pads
replaced. Install the wheel and tigh-
ten to 65 Nm.
Hydraulic Brake
The hydraulic brake must be pro-
perly maintained to be fully func-
tional.
1. Press the foot brake pedal or
the hand brake at the handlebars
respectively.
2. With the engine off, transmissi-
on in neutral and the reverse lever
in the forward position, attempt to
move the ATV.
3. If the front and the rear wheels
are locked, it is adjusted properly.
4. If the wheels are not locked, it
must be adjusted (set up).
!! WARNING !!
Be sure to inspect the hydraulic
brake system before each use. Al-
ways maintain brakes according to
the maintenance schedule.
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir.
If the level in the reservoir is below
the lower mark, add DOT 4 brake
fluid.