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3. Turn the cap clockwise to tighten the
cap securely after filling the tank;
then install the vent tube making
sure it is properly routed.
Engine Break-In
After the completion of the break-in
period, the engine oil should be changed
and the screen should be cleaned. Other
maintenance after break-in should
include checking of all prescribed adjust-
ments and tightening 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.
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 maximum 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 compo-
nent 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.
When the engine starts, allow it to warm
up properly. Idle the engine several min-
utes until the engine has reached normal
operating temperature. Do not idle the
engine for excessively long periods of
time.
Burnishing Brake Pads
Brake pads must be burnished to achieve
full braking effectiveness. Braking dis-
tance will be extended until brake pads
are properly burnished.
To properly burnish the brakes, use fol-
lowing procedure:
1. Choose an area sufficiently large to
safely accelerate ATV to 30 mph and
to brake to a stop.
2. Accelerate to 30 mph; then com-
press brake lever to decelerate to 0-5
mph.
3. Repeat procedure twenty times.
! WARNING
Do not overfill the gas tank.
! WARNING
Do not attempt sudden stops or put
yourself into a situation where a sud-
den stop will be required until the
brake pads are properly burnished.
