The main brake should be applied when- ever a braking situation is needed. Hand Brake Lever/Brake Lever Lock ! WARNING Always check to be sure that the brake lever lock has been disen- gaged before operating the ATV. An accident could result if the brake lever lock is left engaged while the ATV is operated. The brake may relax if left engaged for a long period of time. This could cause an acci- dent; therefore, do not leave the ATV on a hill depending on the brake lever lock. Always engage emer- gency/parking brake (right side). 738-420B Apply the brake by compressing the brake lever toward the handlebar.
Emergency/Parking Brake To engage and release the brake lever lock, use the following procedure. 1. Squeeze the left-side hand brake lever two or three times and release it. 2. Depress and hold the brake lever lock. 3. While holding in on the brake lever lock, squeeze the brake lever. NOTE: It will click as it engages and the brake lever will not return to its released position. ACE-003 To engage and release the emergency/ parking brake, use the following proce- dure. 4. Release the brake lever lock by squeezing the brake lever. It will return to its released position. 1.
While squeezing the right-side brake lever, squeeze the emergency/park- ing brake aligning the pin on the brake assembly with the groove in the emergency/parking brake. NOTE: It will click as it engages and the brake lever will not return to its released position. Check to make sure the brake lever lock engages properly and that the brake (when engaged) locks the wheels. 1. Pump the brake lever 2 or 3 times. 2. Engage the brake lever lock. 2. Release the emergency/parking brake by squeezing the brake lever. It will return to its released position. 3. Attempt to push the ATV. NOTE: The brake lever lock must lock the wheels.
If it doesn’t, take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service. Check to make sure the emergency/park- ing brake engages properly and that the brake (when engaged) locks the wheels. 2. Attempt to push the ATV. NOTE: The emergency/parking brake must lock the wheels. If it doesn’t, take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service. 1. Engage the emergency/parking brake. 36