Arctic Cat Jaguar Z1, Operator'S Manual

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30 MAINTENANCE
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NOTE: The above procedure will
allow room for the fluid from the
ca l i p e r w h e n t h e p i s t o n s a r e
pushed into the caliper for install-
ing new brake pads. Replacing
the cover will prevent fluid spill-
age.
4. Using a pair of pliers, pull one
brake pad out of the caliper
assembly.
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NOTE: Changing one pad at a
time will prevent one piston from
pushing out the other piston from
the caliper.
5. Using a flat-blade tool, slowly
and carefully push the piston
into the caliper.
6. Position the new brake pads
into the caliper.
7. Repeat steps 4-6 for the other
pad; then secure the pads with
the hairpin clip.
8. Remove the reservoir cover and
remove the remaining fluid;
then fill the reservoir with fresh
fluid.
9. Pump the brake lever to ensure
correct positioning of the brake
pads; then release.
10. Fill the reservoir to the proper
level with fresh brake fluid.
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NOTE: When new brake pads
are installed, a “burnishing” pro-
cess is required. Drive the snow-
mobile slowly and compress the
brake lever several times until the
pads just start to warm up; then
allow them to cool down. This
p ro c e d u r e s t a b i l i z es t h e p a d
material and extends the life of
the pads.
DRIVE BELT
The drive belt transfers power from
the drive clutch to the driven pulley.
If the belt is worn, cracked, or
stretched, maximum power will not
be transmitted and the belt could
also fail and therefore must be
replaced. Periodic checks (at least
once a month under normal usage)
of two drive belt specifications are
essential.
1. Measure the outside circumfer-
ence of the drive belt. The belt
should be within the recom-
mended range in circumference.
2. Measure the outside width of
the drive belt. The belt should
be within the recommended
range in width.
3. Check the belt for cracking,
fraying, etc.
If any of the specifications or condi-
tions are unsatisfactory, replace the
drive belt.
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NOTE: Drive belts should be
purchased from an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer, as
Arctic Cat drive belts are made to
exact specifications and of qual-
ity material. Belts made by other
manufacturers may not be of the
same specifications or quality
and, therefore, usage could result
in poor performance and prema-
ture belt failure.
! CAUTION
Never run the engine with the
drive belt removed. Excessive
revving of the engine could
result in serious engine damage
and drive clutch failure.