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Burnishing Brake Pads
Brake pads (both hydraulic and auxiliary) must be bur-
nished to achieve full braking effectiveness. Braking dis-
tance will be extended until brake pads are properly
burnished. To properly burnish the brake pads, use the
following procedure.
1. Choose an area large enough to safely accelerate the
ATV to 30 mph and to brake to a stop.
2. Accelerate to 30 mph; then compress brake lever or
apply the auxiliary brake to decelerate to 0-5 mph.
3. Repeat procedure on each brake system 20 times
until brake pads are burnished.
4. Adjust the auxiliary brake (if necessary).
5. Verify that the brakelight illuminates when the hand
lever is compressed or the brake pedal is depressed.
Coolant
When filling the cooling system, use a coolant/water
mixture which will satisfy the coldest anticipated weather
conditions of the area in accordance with the coolant
manufacturer’s recommendations. While the cooling sys-
tem is being filled, air may become trapped; therefore,
elevate the rear of the ATV 30-40 cm (12-16 in.) to allow
air to bleed from the filler neck. Run the engine for sev-
eral minutes; then shut off the engine and fill with cool-
ant to the top of the filler neck.
NOTE: Use a good quality, biodegradable glycol-
based, automotive-type antifreeze.
To check/add coolant, use the following procedure.
1. Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion
tank located under the right front fender. The coolant
level should be between the Full Cold and Full Hot
lines.
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2. Remove the rubber plug from the neck of the coolant
expansion tank and add coolant as necessary; then
install the plug.
3. Remove the filler cap located under the service
access cover and add coolant as necessary to bring
coolant level to the top of the filler neck. Install and
tighten the filler cap.
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Checking/Replacing
V-Belt
REMOVING
1. Remove the right-side footrest (see Steering/Frame/
Controls).
2. Remove the cap screws securing the V-belt cover;
then using a rubber mallet, gently tap on the cover
tabs to loosen the cover. Remove the cover.
3. Remove the cap screw securing the drive clutch to
the flywheel stub axle; then remove the nut and lock
washer securing the movable drive face to the fixed
drive hub.
! WARNING
Failure to properly burnish the brake pads could lead to
premature brake pad wear or brake loss. Brake loss can
result in severe injury.
! WARNING
Never check the coolant level when the engine is hot or
the cooling system is under pressure.
CAUTION
After operating the ATV for the initial 5-10 minutes, stop
the engine, allow the engine to cool down, and check
the coolant level. Add coolant as necessary.
