Arctic Cat bearcat 2000l bearcat 3000 Operator'S Manual Download

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1. Use the brakes wisely. Each time the

brakes are applied in all hydraulic

brake systems (including automotive

applications), heat is transferred to the

brake fluid. The amount of heat trans-

ferred during high speed stops and/or

repetitive use may be high enough to

boil the brake fluid and cause the

brakes to either fade or may cause an

unexpected loss of brakes.
If this occurs, the brake fluid requires

a cool-down period before the brakes

will again function properly. This

cool-down period will vary depending

upon the ambient air temperature and

the temperature of the brake fluid. If

loss of brakes has occurred because of

high fluid temperatures, do not oper-

ate the snowmobile until the cool-

down period has expired and brake

lever firmness has returned.

2. Be sure to maintain the brake fluid at

the proper level and take care not to

get any moisture in the system as

moisture in the brake fluid lowers the

boiling point. If the brake fluid is ever

boiled (by high speed stops or repeti-

tive use) or if moisture is allowed to

enter the system, it must be changed.

Never substitute or mix different types

or grades of brake fluid.

3. Never ride the brake. Even main-

taining minimal pressure on the

brake lever will cause the brake pads

to drag on the disc and may overheat

the brake fluid.

4. The brake lever lock is not a parking

brake and should not be applied for

periods exceeding 5 minutes.

NEVER OPERATE THE SNOW-

MOBILE WITH THE BRAKE

LEVER LOCK ENGAGED.

5. Pumping the brake lever is permissible;

however, if pumping the brake lever

more than twice is necessary to obtain

the necessary stopping power, immedi-

ately take the snowmobile to an autho-

rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for

service. If not under warranty, this ser-

vice is at the discretion and expense of

the snowmobile owner.

6. When new brake pads are installed, a

“burnishing” process is required. Drive

the snowmobile slowly and compress

the brake lever several times until the

pads just start to heat up; then allow

them to thoroughly cool down. This

process stabilizes the pad material and

extends the life of the pads.

Emergency Stopping

There are several methods of stopping or

slowing the snowmobile under a variety

of situations. Identified in the following

chart are the ways a snowmobile may be

brought to a stop and the effectiveness

under normal conditions.

! WARNING

Excessive, repetitive use of the
hydraulic brake for high speed stops
will cause overheating of the brake
fluid and premature brake pad wear
which will result in an unexpected
loss of brakes.

! WARNING

Use only Arctic Cat approved DOT 4
brake fluid. Never substitute or mix
different types or grades of brake
fluid. Brake loss can result. Check
brake fluid level and pad wear before
each use. Brake loss can result in
severe injury or even death.

! WARNING

The brake lever lock is not a parking
brake and should not be applied for
periods exceeding 5 minutes. The
brake lever lock maintains the brake
lever in the compressed position and
maintains pressure against the brake
disc; however, after a period of time,
the pressure applied to the brake disc
may relax below the amount required
to hold the snowmobile stationary.

Item

Function

Condition

Emergency

Stop Switch

interrupts igni-

tion circuit

ALL

Throttle/Ignition

Monitor Switch

interrupts igni-

tion circuit