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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING AND
STOPPING ENGINE
It is imperative that the brake system
be checked for wear and proper opera-
tion and that all safety checks found in
the accompanying Snowmobile Safety
Handbook be performed before
attempting to start the engine.
Also,
on carbureted models, be sure the
correct carburetor main jet(s) for
the operating temperature, alti-
tude, and gasoline are being used.
After the engine has been started,
check the headlights (high and low
beam), taillight, and brakelight to be
sure they are working properly and
adjusted correctly. Make sure all lights
are clean to provide maximum illumi-
nation. The headlight and taillight
must be clean and must be illuminated
whenever the engine is running.
NOTE: If equipped with reverse
shift lever, make sure the lever is
in the forward position before
starting the engine.
1. Test the operation of the brake
system by compressing the brake
lever. The brake lever must feel
firm when compressed; then
while holding the brake lever in
the compressed position, mea-
sure the distance between the
brake lever and the handlebar (on
hydraulic brake models) or
between the brake lever and lever
stop (on mechanical brake mod-
els). The distance must be greater
than 2.54 cm (1 in.) on hydraulic
brake models or within a range of
6-13 mm (1/4-1/2 in.) on mechan-
ical brake models.
734-505A
727-451A
2. On hydraulic brake models, check
the fluid level in the reservoir.
The brake fluid level must be just
below the high mark in the brake
fluid reservoir or visible in the
sight glass. Add Arctic Cat
approved brake fluid as necessary.
740-159A
0740-588
