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ATV0049C
Allow the engine to cool before filling
the gas tank. Care must be taken not to
overfill the tank. If overfilled, gas may
leak onto the engine creating a fire haz-
ard.
Tighten the gas tank cap securely after
filling the tank.
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
New ATV’s and renewed ATV engines
require a “break-in” period. The first
month is most critical to the life of this
ATV. Proper operation during this
break-in period will help assure maxi-
mum life and performance from the
ATV.
During the first 10 hours of operation,
always use less than ½ throttle. Varying
the engine RPM during the break-in
period allows the components to “load”
(aiding the engine/transmission com-
ponent mating process) and then
“unload” (allowing components to
cool). Although it is essential to place
some stress on the engine components
during break-in, care should be taken
not to overload the engine too often.
Do not pull a trailer during the break-in
period.
When the engine starts, allow it to
warm up properly. Idle the engine sev-
eral minutes until the engine has
reached normal operating temperature.
Do not idle the engine for excessively
long periods of time.
After the completion of the break-in
period, the engine oil and oil filter
should be changed. Other maintenance
after break-in should include checking
of all prescribed adjustments and tight-
ening of all fasteners. At the discretion
and expense of the owner/operator, the
ATV may be taken to an authorized
Arctic Cat ATV dealer for this initial
service.
! WARNING
Do not over-flow gasoline when fill-
ing the gas tank. A fire hazard could
materialize. Always allow the engine
to cool before filling the gas tank.
! WARNING
Do not overfill the gas tank.
! CAUTION
BRAKE PADS MUST BE BUR-
NISHED TO ACHIEVE FULL BRAK-
ING EFFECTIVENESS.
Braking distance will be extended
until brake pads are properly bur-
nished.
TO PROPERLY BURNISH THE
BRAKES, USE FOLLOWING PRO-
CEDURE:
• Choose an area sufficiently large
to safely accelerate ATV to 30
mph and to brake to a stop.
• Accelerate to 30 mph; then com-
press brake lever to decelerate
to 0-5 mph.
• Repeat procedure 5 times until
brakes are burnished.
! WARNING
Do not attempt sudden stops or put
yourself into a situation where a
sudden stop will be required until
the brake pads are properly bur-
nished.
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