NOTE: Take the vehicle to an authorized Arctic Cat dealer for this service. Protective Rubber Boots The protective boots should be inspected periodically according to the Mainte- nance Schedule. CAUTION Be careful not to spill any fluid when filling the brake fluid reservoir. Wipe away spilled fluid immediately. Ball Joint Boots (Upper and Lower/Right and Left) Brake Hoses Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake hoses for cracks or other damage. If found, take the vehicle to an authorized Arctic Cat dealer to have the brake hoses replaced. Brake Pads The clearance between the brake pads and brake discs is adjusted automatically as the brake pads wear.
The only mainte- nance that is required is replacement of the brake pads when they show excessive wear. Check the thickness of each of the brake pads as follows: CC791 1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the front wheels. 2. Remove both front wheels. 1. Remove a front wheel. 3. Inspect the four ball joint boots for cracks, tears, or perforations. 2. Measure the thickness of each brake pad. 4. Check the ball joint for free-play by grasping the steering knuckle and turning it from side to side and up and down. 3. If thickness of either brake pad is less than 1.0 mm (0.039 in.), take the vehicle to an authorized Arctic Cat dealer to have brake pads replaced. 5.
If boot damage is present or ball joint free-play seems excessive, con- tact an authorized Arctic Cat dealer for service. Tie Rod Boots (Inner and Outer/Right and Left) PR376B 4. Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb increments to a final torque of 40 ft-lb (steel wheel), 60 ft-lb (aluminium wheel w/black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheel w/ chrome nuts). CC792 1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the front wheels. Gas Hoses Inspect the gas hoses. Damage from aging may not always be visible. 2. Remove both front wheels. 3. Inspect the four tie rod boots for cracks, tears, or perforations. 43