Arctic Cat ATV 2010, Operator'S Manual

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4. Lower ATV, push ATV forward, and compress brake lever.
5. If front wheels lock, adjustment is correct.
6. If front wheels do not lock, additional adjustment is neces-
sary.
Checking/Adjusting Rear Wheel
Hydraulic Brake System
The rear wheel hydraulic brake system should be checked for
proper operation before every time the ATV is ridden.

NOTE: The rear wheels should spin freely with the brake
lever released.
1. Compress the left brake lever
and engage the brake lever
lock.
2. With engine turned off and
with the brake lever locked,
attempt to move the ATV.
3. If rear wheels are locked,
brake is operating properly.
4. If rear wheels are not locked, the hydraulic brake system
must be serviced.

NOTE: The hydraulic brake must lock the rear wheels. If
not, take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for
service.
PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOTS
The protective boots should be inspected periodically.
Suspension/Steering Arm Assembly
(Right and Left)
1. Secure the ATV on a sup-
port stand to elevate the
front wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Inspect the suspension/
steering arm assembly
boots for cracks, tears, or
perforations.
4. Check the bushing for free-play by grasping the steering
knuckle and turning it from side to side and up and down.
5. If boot damage is present or bushing free-play seems exces-
sive, contact an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service.
Tie Rod Boots
(Inner and Outer/Right and Left)
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the front
wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
CAUTION
Check through the rear brake reservoir sight glass that the
fluid level is above the LOWER level line. If below the line,
take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for ser-
vice.
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