Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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Troubleshooting Hydraulic
Brake System
Troubleshooting Track
Problem: Caliper Leaks
Condition Remedy
1. Caliper O-ring deteriorated — severed
2. Piston — O-ring damaged
1. Replace O-ring
2. Repair piston — replace piston — O-ring
Problem: Lever Spongy — Bottoms Out
Condition Remedy
1. Brake system air bubbles present
2. Master cylinder damaged — faulty
1. Bleed brake system
2. Replace master cylinder
Problem: Oscillation Feedback in Lever
Condition Remedy
1. Brake pad residue present on brake disc
2. Caliper loose
1. Replace pads — clean disc
2. Tighten mounting bolts
Problem: Loss of Brake
Condition Remedy
1. Brake fluid overheated — contaminated
2. Master cylinder damaged — faulty
3. Caliper — brake hose leaking
4. Brake lever linkage damaged
1. Replace fluid
2. Replace master cylinder
3. Replace caliper O-ring — repair piston —replace piston —
O-ring — brake hose
4. Repair — replace lever — mounting bolt
Problem: Brakes Drag
Condition Remedy
1. Master cylinder damaged — faulty
2. Brake pads worn — tapered
1. Replace master cylinder
2. Replace pads
Problem: Snowmobile Won’t Stop — Have to Pull Too Hard on Lever
Condition Remedy
1. Pads/brake disc glazed
2. Brake lever binding
3. Caliper pistons binding
1. Replace pads — clean disc
2. Loosen pivot bolt — replace master cylinder
3. Service caliper assembly
Problem: Track Edge Frayed — Drive Lugs Worn
Condition Remedy
1.
Track alignment
adjusted incorrectly
1. Align — replace track
Problem: Track Worn Adjacent to Outer Drive Lugs
Condition Remedy
1.
Track tension
adjusted incorrectly
2.
Rear idler wheels
dirty — damaged
1. Adjust track tension
2. Clean — replace idler wheels
Problem: Track Ratchets — Slaps Tunnel
Condition Remedy
1.
Track tension
adjusted incorrectly (too loose)
2.
Drive sprockets
misaligned — damaged
1. Adjust track tension (tighten)
2. Align — replace sprockets
Problem: Wear-Strip Wear Excessive
Condition Remedy
1.
Slide rail
bent — broken — damaged
2.
Track alignment
adjusted incorrectly
1. Repair — replace slide rail
2. Adjust track alignment