Arctic Cat Z Series 2006, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE 57
730-151A
2. To increase brake lever travel
(loosen the brake), pull out on
the brake adjustment knob and
rotate the knob counterclock-
wise while checking the brake
lever travel. Once the desired
brake lever travel is obtained,
release the adjustment knob
into a secured position.

N OT E : W h e n a d j u s t i n g t he
brake, do not accidentally close
the gas tank shut-off valve.

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 edu r e s t a b i li z e s t h e p ad
material and extends the life of
the pads.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
Arctic Cat recommends that the
brake system (brake lever, fluid res-
ervoir, hose, caliper, pads, and brake
disc) be checked daily for fluid leak-
age, wear, or damage and for proper
operation. Also, the brake fluid level
must be checked every time before
starting the engine. The brake fluid
must be maintained at a level just
below the high mark on the fluid res-
ervoir.
Checking/Adding Brake Fluid
1. With the fluid reservoir/sight
glass reservoir in a level posi-
tion, check the fluid level. The
brake fluid level must be just
below the high mark in the
brake fluid reservoir or visible
in the sight glass.

NOTE: If the sight glass appears
dark, there is a sufficient amount
of fluid in the reservoir.
! WARNING
DO NOT attempt to adjust the
brake with the flange nuts on
the brake cable bracket. Incor-
r e c t b r a k e a d j u s t m e n t m ay
occur causing possible brake
failure.
! WARNING
When the brak e a dj us tme nt
knob has reached its maximum
adjustment, both brake pads
MUST BE REPLACED. Take the
snowmobile to an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer
for this service. This service is
at the discretion and expense of
the snowmobile owner.
! WARNING
DO NOT operate the snowmo-
bile when the brake lever lock is
engaged or when any compo-
nent in the brake system is dam-
a g e d , w o r n , o r a d j u s t e d
improperly. If the snowmobile is
operated and the brake system
is not functioning properly,
severe personal injury could
result.