Arctic Cat Z Series 2006, Operator'S Manual

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58 MAINTENANCE
740-159A
0740-588
2. If the brake fluid level is below
the low mark or not visible in
the sight glass, remove the res-
ervoir cover and add Arctic Cat
approved brake fluid until the
fluid is at the recommended
level. Install and secure the res-
ervoir cover. Do not allow
moisture to contaminate the
brake system.
Changing Brake Fluid
The brake fluid must be changed on
a regular basis and whenever the
brake fluid has been overheated or
contaminated. The brake fluid
should be changed every 1000 miles
or at the end of the snowmobiling
season, whichever occurs first. Take
the snowmobile to an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for
this service. This service is at the
discretion and expense of the snow-
mobile owner.
Checking Brake Lever Travel
Before each use, check the brake
lever travel using the following pro-
cedure:
1. Compress the brake lever fully.

NOTE: Do not pump the brake
lever as it will produce an inaccu-
rate reading.
2. Measure the distance between
the brake lever and the handle-
bar. The distance must be
greater than 2.54 cm (1 in.).
! CAUTION
Brake fluid is highly corrosive.
Do not spill brake fluid on any
surface of the snowmobile.
! WARNING
Do not overfill the brake fluid
reservoir. Overfilling the reser-
voir may cause the brake sys-
tem to hydraulically lock. Use
only Arctic Cat approved brake
fluid. Never substitute or mix
different types or grades of
b r a k e f l u i d . B r a k e l o s s c a n
result. Brake loss can result in
severe injury or even death.