Active Riding Braking/Stopping Coming to a stop should be a slow, easy process. Always allow plenty of room and time to stop smoothly. Sometimes quick stops are ine- vitable, so always be prepared. Whether you’re stopping slowly or stopping quickly, do this: 1. Release the throttle lever; then apply the hand brake. 2. If the wheels lock, release the brake for a second; then apply it again. 3. When coming to a complete stop, release the throttle lever com pletely. 4. Never “ride” the brake. Even maintaining minimal pressure on the brake lever or brake pedal will cause the brake pads to drag on !
WARNING Excessive repetitive use of the hydraulic brake for high speed stops will cause overheating of the brake fl uid and premature brake pad wear which will result in an unexpected loss of brakes. ! WARNING Use only Arctic Cat approved brake fl uid. Never substitute or mix different types or grades of brake fl uid. Brake loss can result. Check brake fl uid level and pad wear before each use. Brake loss can result in severe injury or even death. 34