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5. After the oil has drained completely,

install the oil strainer, drain plugs,

and washers and tighten to 16 ft-lb.

NOTE: Always install a new Oil

Pan Drain Plug Gasket (p/n 3402-011)
and a new Reservoir Drain Plug O-
Ring (p/n 1670-926) when changing
the oil.

6. Install a new belly pan plug. 
7. Using Oil Filter Wrench (p/n 0644-

389), loosen (but do not remove) the

oil filter and allow the oil to drain

from the filter; then remove the fil-

ter.

8. Apply a light coat of fresh engine oil

to the seal of the new oil filter.

9. Install the new oil filter by turning

the oil filter by hand until the seal

has contacted the oil filter mounting

surface; then tighten the oil filter to

15 ft-lb.

10. Pour 2.9 l (3 U.S. qt) of the recom-

mended engine oil into the oil reser-

voir.

11. Open the air bleed bolt located on

the oil pump (beneath the coolant

tank) to purge air from the oil hose.

ZJ004A

NOTE: When air can no longer be

heard purging from oil pump bleed,
tighten the bleed bolt to 7.5 ft-lb.

12. Without starting the engine, place

the handlebar emergency stop

switch to the RUN position and the

ignition switch to the ON position.

The Oil Pressure Warning Icon

should illuminate.

NOTE: If the warning icon does not

illuminate, take the snowmobile to
an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo-
bile dealer for service. If not under
warranty, this service is at the dis-
cretion and expense of the snowmo-
bile owner.

13. If the warning icon illuminates

(from step 12), start the engine. The

warning icon should go out within

five seconds. If it does, proceed to

step 14.

NOTE: If the warning icon does not

go out, shut the engine off immedi-
ately and repeat step 11; then place
the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion and repeat step 13. If the warn-
ing icon does not go out, take the
snowmobile to an authorized Arctic
Cat Snowmobile dealer for service. If
not under warranty, this service is at
the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner.

14. Shut the engine off and pour the

remaining amount (0.9 l or 1 U.S.

qt) of recommended oil into the oil

reservoir; then proceed to the

Checking Engine Oil Level sub-sec-

tion in this section to verify and

finalize the procedure.

Coolant Level

NOTE: Use a good quality, ethyl-

ene glycol-based, automotive-type
coolant.

CFR/F5/F6/F8 Models

NOTE: Always check the coolant

level with the engine cold.

Locate the appropriate FULL mark on

the coolant reservoir. If coolant is below

the FULL mark, add coolant to the FULL

mark.
On the F-Series models if adding coolant,

the console must be removed. For remov-

ing/installing the console, use the follow-

ing procedure.

1. Remove the two torx-head screws

securing the console to the chassis;

then lift up the rearward end of the

console and disconnect the console

harness plug-in.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to start the engine
with the bleed bolt open.

Summary of Contents for 2011 CFR 1000

Page 1: ...O p e ra to r s M a n u a l CFR 800 CFR 1000 F5 LXR F570 F6 Sno Pro F8 EXT LXR Sno Pro LTD Z1 LXR Sno Pro Z1 Turbo EXT LXR Sno Pro LTD Performance Models Performance Models SHARE OUR PASSION TM 2011 ...

Page 2: ...rom the date of invoice and or 5000 MILES whichever comes first non transferable 3 THIRTY 30 DAYS from date of sale of snowmobile on Arctic Cat supplied batteries 4 THIRTY 30 DAYS from date of sale for all dealer installed genuine Arctic Cat service parts and accessories 5 UNTIL EXPIRATION OF THE NEW PRODUCT WARRANTY paragraphs 1 and 2 above for all eligible replacement parts on new product Exclus...

Page 3: ...ing Instructions 24 29 Starting and Stopping Engine 24 Braking 26 Emergency Stopping 27 Throttle Ignition Monitor Switch 27 Varying Altitude Operation 29 Lubrication 30 33 ACT Drive Gear Case 30 Front Suspension 32 Rear Suspension 32 Maintenance 34 60 Periodic Maintenance Checklist 34 Air Cleaner Filter Z1 Turbo Models 35 Fuel System 35 Checking Engine Oil Level Z1 Z1 Turbo Models 37 Changing Engi...

Page 4: ...al and Safety Handbook Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury to yourself or others Personal Injury To avoid injury to yourself and others NEVER operate the snowmobile without first reading and understanding this manual and the Snowmobile Safety Hand book then follow the instructions and heed the warnings given USE COMMON SENSE DON T DRINK and DRIVE STAY IN CONTROL at ALL T...

Page 5: ... or service is ever required contact an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for professional service At the time of publication all information and illustrations were technically cor rect Some illustrations used in this manual are used for clarity purposes only and are not designed to depict actual conditions Because Arctic Cat Inc constantly refines and improves its products no retroactive ob...

Page 6: ...G S2011F8HXEUSG S2011F8HLXUSG S2011F8HEPUSG S2011F8HLEUSG S2011CFHRCUSW S2011Z1NTPUSO S2011CFLRCUSW S2011Z1NTSUSG S2011Z1NLXUSG S2011Z1NLXUSO S2011Z1NTSUSO S2011Z1NTXUSG S2011Z1NTPUSG S2011F5DFCUSO S2011F5CLXUSO S2011F6DEPUSO S2011F8HEPUSO S2011F8HLXUSO S2011Z1NLPUSO Standards to which conformity is declared EMC MACHINERY EN 55012 EN 61000 6 0 EN 292 1 EN 292 2 EN 953 EN 1050 EN 954 1 Manufacturer...

Page 7: ...3 Snowmobile Safety Rules ...

Page 8: ... the dealer to complete warranty claims properly No warranty will be allowed by Arctic Cat Inc if the engine serial number or VIN is removed or mutilated in any way Always provide the snowmobile name VIN and ESN when contacting an autho rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for parts service accessories or warranty If the complete engine must be replaced ask the dealer to notify Arctic Cat for correc...

Page 9: ... a gasoline antifreeze since ethanol will prevent the accumula tion of moisture in the fuel system NOTE On the 2 stroke models for optimum performance do not exceed the recommended 87 octane gasoline Using a higher octane gas oline will not increase overall perfor mance Recommended Gasoline CFR 800 F8 Models The only recommended gasoline to use in these snowmobiles is 91 octane mini mum NOTE For o...

Page 10: ...e Break In Gas Oil Mixing Instructions CFR F Series Models Before mixing gasoline and oil make sure the oil is at room temperature 20 C 68 F Use a U L approved 22 7 l 6 U S gal gasoline container for mixing the gasoline and oil To properly mix the fuel at a 100 1 ratio use the following procedure 1 Pour gasoline into the gasoline con tainer until approximately half full 2 Pour 236 ml 8 fl oz of th...

Page 11: ...room temperature Once the drive belt is at room temper ature install the drive belt see Drive Belt sub section in the Maintenance section Cold Drive Away Function Z1 Z1 Turbo Models On these models there is a cold drive away function incorporated within the engine NOTE On models with a Standard Gauge when cold starting the engine the coolant temperature warning icon will illuminate and the readout...

Page 12: ...PH kph By pushing the left button once the RPM and MPH will be displayed one on the readout screen and one with the needle By pushing the button once again the functions will be reversed By pushing the left button with speed being displayed for more than two sec onds the display will change between standard mph or metric kph Release the button when desired display appears With RPM displayed on the...

Page 13: ...h If the coolant temperature is at or above 80 C 176 F on the F5 F6 F8 models or 115 C 239 F on the Z1 Z1 Turbo mod els the coolant temperature warning icon will flash a warning alert and on the Z1 Z1 Turbo models the engine will surge to alert the operator If the coolant temper ature is at or above 93 C 200 F on the F5 F6 F8 models or 117 C 243 F on the Z1 Z1 Turbo models the coolant tem perature...

Page 14: ...tes while the engine is running oil pressure has been lost and the engine will auto matically shut off If oil pressure is lost use the following procedure to check the oil level 1 With the engine off remove the engine oil level stick and wipe it clean Without screwing it in set the stick back in the oil tank Remove it and observe the oil level on the stick If the oil level is at or below the ADD m...

Page 15: ...push the select button At this point the hours display will begin to flash Push the increment button to increase the hours push the decrement button to decrease the hours Pushing and holding a button will accelerate the num ber display When desired hour number is displayed push the select button At this point the minutes display will begin to flash Push the increment button to increase the minutes...

Page 16: ...rbo models if the coolant temperature icon is constantly on the engine will shut off if vehicle speed is reduced to 1 5 kph 0 9 MPH or slower Charging System Warning Icon Z1 Z1 Turbo Models The Charging System Warning Icon is designed to warn the operator if the bat tery charging system is not functioning The icon should illuminate each time the key is turned to RUN or START and it should go out w...

Page 17: ... the oil tank Remove it and observe the oil level on the stick If the oil level is at or below the ADD mark on the oil level stick add only enough recommended oil to raise the level to the NORMAL range DO NOT overfill the reser voir with oil 2 Open the air bleed bolt located on the oil pump beneath the coolant tank to purge air from the oil hose ZJ004A NOTE When air can no longer be heard purging ...

Page 18: ...sor 12 Failure in ignition coil 16 Incorrect adjustment failure in APV cable 17 Failure in exhaust temperature sensor 18 Failure in servomotor 21 Failure in knock sensor OCTN Low octane gasoline Code Trouble 1 Failure in the fuel system 2 Failure in injector PTO 3 Failure in injector MAG 4 Failure in barometric pressure sensor 5 Open or short circuit in intake manifold air temperature sensor 6 Ope...

Page 19: ...er cannot be lifted the lock pin is secure Exhaust System The exhaust system is designed to reduce noise and to improve the total perfor mance of the engine If any exhaust sys tem component is removed from the engine and the engine is run severe engine damage will result Air Intake Silencer Used in conjunction with the fuel intake system is a specially designed air intake silencer The purpose of t...

Page 20: ...in an emergency it may be necessary to jump start a snowmobile If so use the following procedure to carefully and safely complete this procedure 1 On the snowmobile to be jump started slide any terminal boots away 2 Inspect the battery for any signs of electrolyte leaks loose terminals or bulging sides Leaking or bulging battery cases may indicate a frozen or shorted battery 3 Inspect the vehicle ...

Page 21: ...arge to the dead battery 9 Start the snowmobile with the dead battery and allow it to run for several minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables 10 Remove the jumper cables in oppo site order of hook up 4 3 2 1 Be careful not to short cables against bare metal NOTE Have the battery and elec trical system checked prior to oper ating the snowmobile again Drive Clutch and Driven Pulley The drive ...

Page 22: ...a small amount of leakage may be present Unless the leakage is excessive replacement is not necessary Rebuildable Gas NOTE The presence of a FOX identifier decal or embossed on a shock absorber body indicates a rebuildable shock absorber NOTE The frequency of servicing rebuildable shock absorbers will vary according to the types of conditions and terrain the snowmobile has been subjected to If rid...

Page 23: ...e the following procedure 1 Using the stud template see chart mark the desired stud pattern to be used 2 Using the proper sized stud hole drill bit drill out the stud holes 3 Push the stud through the hole from inside the track then place the domed support plate and lock nut on the exposed stud 4 Using a wrench to secure the stud tighten the lock nut on the exposed stud It is also recommended that...

Page 24: ...and the coolant temperature warning icon will flash This indicates the reverse switch button was pressed at too high RPM The operator must reduce engine RPM below 4000 and press the but ton a second time 3 Upon pressing the reverse switch button the reverse function will make up to three attempts to engage into reverse If the function is not completed after the third attempt the engine will shut d...

Page 25: ...nowmobile must be at a complete stop and the engine run ning under 3000 RPM F5 F6 models before the system will allow shifting 3 With the engine at idle under 3000 RPM F5 F6 models press the reverse switch button then release the button The reverse selection will be complete NOTE The system will not shift until the button is released 4 To shift into forward stop the snow mobile and all the engine ...

Page 26: ...at by releasing the seat adjuster lever 3 With the seat adjusted to the lowest position install the self tapping screw into the right side of the seat support assembly Arctic Power Valve APV System CFR F6 F8 Models This RPM controlled servomotor servo actuated system adjusts the size of the exhaust ports to provide peak perfor mance throughout the RPM range The system consists of an exhaust valve ...

Page 27: ...the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for this service This service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner Exhaust Controlled Timing ECT System CFR F6 F8 Models This system automatically adjusts the ignition timing to provide maximum per formance through a variety of operating conditions The ECU receives input on engine RPM demand and exhaust pipe temperatu...

Page 28: ...een the brake lever and the handlebar The distance must be greater than 2 54 cm 1 in 741 328C 2 Check the fluid level in the reservoir The brake fluid level must be visible in the sight glass Add Arctic Cat approved brake fluid as necessary 741 328A NOTE If the sight glass appears dark there is a sufficient amount of fluid in the reservoir 3 Test the throttle control lever by completely compressin...

Page 29: ...r to the middle position The choke lever should be moved to the OFF position when engine is warm Slight throttle con trol lever compression may be nec essary after the engine starts and during warm up Idle the engine several minutes until the engine has reached normal operating tempera ture NOTE On the CFR F5 F6 F8 mod els when the engine starts allow it to warm up properly Idle the engine several...

Page 30: ...scretion and expense of the snowmobile owner 12 To shut off the engine turn the igni tion key to the OFF position or push the emergency stop switch to the DOWN position Braking The following items are items that the operator must be familiar with when operating this snowmobile and its hydraulic brake system Important addi tional information on the proper mainte nance of the brake system is found i...

Page 31: ...e Ignition Monitor Switch The throttle control is equipped with a monitor switch for safety purposes which will stop the engine when a loss of return spring force occurs If ice forms in the throttle system or if there is some other malfunction of the throttle system result ing in a loss of return spring force the monitor switch will stop the engine when the throttle control lever is released If th...

Page 32: ...xists wherein the engine must be started disconnect the carburetor safety switch connectors If discon nection of the carburetor safety switch connectors is needed to start the engine take the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo bile dealer for service as soon as possible If not under warranty this service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner NOTE To access the switch ...

Page 33: ...n going to lower alti tudes NOTE Carburetion and drive train changes can be made by the snow mobile owner if qualified to do so If the owner does not feel qualified take the snowmobile to an autho rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for this service This service is at the discretion and expense of the snow mobile owner WARNING Under no circumstances should dis connection of the throttle control wir...

Page 34: ... take the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for service If not under war ranty this service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner 3 Using Handlebar Stand p n 5639 152 or a suitable substitute tip the snowmobile onto its right side NOTE It is recommended that the gas tank be nearly empty less than 1 4 full when tipping the snowmo bile 4 Remove the drain plu...

Page 35: ...e toward its left side far enough to allow the flush fluid to drain from the gear case into the drain pan 18 Secure the snowmobile in this posi tion until the flush fluid is com pletely drained 19 When the fluid has completely drained from the gear case tip the snowmobile back to the upright posi tion remove the drain adapter and install and securely tighten the drain plug then remove the check fi...

Page 36: ...inner cap screw secur ing the upper A arm to the chassis until grease is noted coming out of the bottom of the shaft Wipe excess grease from the shaft 0743 219 On the F Series Z1 Z1 Turbo models turn the handlebar to the right then from the right side pump grease into the steer ing arms until grease is noted coming out of either end of the arms Wipe excess grease from the arms 0741 440 Rear Suspen...

Page 37: ...33 0741 376 4 Lubricate the grease fittings with all temperature grease ...

Page 38: ... and tight connections Exhaust System Weekly 15 Check for damage leakage and obstructions Nuts Bolts Fasteners Weekly Check tightness Recoil Starter Weekly Check rope for wear fraying and proper operation Shock Absorbers Weekly 18 55 Check for fluid leakage and damageand air pres sure Fox Air Shocks Spark Plugs CFR F Series Mod els Weekly 42 Check center electrode insulator color carbon and gap Va...

Page 39: ...r cover onto the plenum Fuel System In Line Fuel Filter F570 Model Arctic Cat recommends that the in line fuel filter be checked weekly The in line fuel filter is located just in front of the fuel pump inlet fitting The filter must be clean to allow the fuel hose to transmit the amount of gasoline required If the in line fuel filter is obstructed gas oline flow will be restricted therefore the fil...

Page 40: ...securing the left side knee pad 744 463A 2 Remove the hose clamps and discard then slowly remove the fuel hoses from the fuel filter Dispose of the excess fuel from the filter properly 3 Inspect the fuel hoses thoroughly for any signs of cracking cuts or wear points 4 Place the new hose clamps on the fuel hoses then with the fuel pump inlet and outlet noted connect the fuel hoses to the fuel filte...

Page 41: ...or on the high end of the NORMAL range on the stick 0741 490 NOTE To attain an accurate oil level reading do not thread the stick into the reservoir 4 If step 1 was followed and the oil level is at or below the ADD mark add up to 1 2 qt of recommended engine oil NOTE Care must be taken not to over fill the reservoir with oil 5 Repeat steps 3 4 until the oil level is within the recommended range on...

Page 42: ...not under warranty this service is at the dis cretion and expense of the snowmo bile owner 13 If the warning icon illuminates from step 12 start the engine The warning icon should go out within five seconds If it does proceed to step 14 NOTE If the warning icon does not go out shut the engine off immedi ately and repeat step 11 then place the ignition switch to the ON posi tion and repeat step 13 ...

Page 43: ...nal adjustments and two internal calibrations can be made on each carburetor NOTE The following external car buretor adjustments may be done by the snowmobile owner if qualified to do so If the owner does not feel qualified take the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for this service This service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner CAUTION After operating...

Page 44: ... away from the adjusters then loosen the jam nut securing each throttle cable adjuster Rotate each adjuster clockwise until each piston valve bottoms in the pis ton valve bore 4 In turn on each carburetor place a finger lightly against the side of the piston valve then rotate the carbure tor adjuster counterclockwise until slight upward movement of the valve is noted 5 Check to make sure the valve...

Page 45: ...ake lever lock and thoroughly warm up NOTE Make engine idle adjust ment only after the engine has reached running temperature Since the idle speed screws have not been fine tuned slight throttle pressure may be necessary to keep the engine running Allow engine to warm up for 2 3 minutes 5 After the engine has been thor oughly warmed up fine tune the pilot air screws equally and the idle speed scre...

Page 46: ...n jets it is better to be too rich rather than too lean To change carburetor main jets use the following procedure NOTE Refer to Illustration 0745 141 in this section for location of components 1 Loosen each carburetor flange clamp and remove each carburetor from the intake flange and boot 2 Remove each drain screw and O ring from the carburetor float cham ber and drain the gas into a small contai...

Page 47: ...x head screws securing the console 0743 777 2 Lift the rearward end of the console and disconnect the main hood harness connector then remove the console 3 Remove the spark plug caps from the plugs 4 Using a spark plug wrench remove the plugs 5 Install the plugs and finger tighten 6 Tighten the spark plugs to 19 ft lb then install the spark plug caps 7 Place the console into position on the headli...

Page 48: ...adjustment is recom mended every 1000 2000 miles the cable should not need adjustment often To check the cable adjustment use the fol lowing procedure 742 209A 741 635A 1 Using a small needle nose pliers remove the servomotor retaining clip 800 1000 cc models and the cable holder 0744 489 2 Using an adjustable wrench rotate the servomotor actuator counter clockwise to loosen the cable then pull th...

Page 49: ...er length has been attained hold the adjusting nut in place and tighten the jam nut securely 8 Place the cable housings into posi tion in the servomotor Secure the cable housings with the cable holder and retaining clip 800 1000 cc models Battery Electric Start These standard and sealed batteries after being in service require regular cleaning and recharging in order to deliver peak performance an...

Page 50: ...ng a constant current battery charger use the follow ing Battery Charging Chart WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling WARNING Avoid spillage and contact with skin eyes and clothing CAUTION Do not charge the battery while it is in the snowmobil...

Page 51: ...nowmobile then coat the battery posts and cable ends with a light coat of multi purpose grease 10 Connect the battery cables positive cable first Fuses Fuses protect the snowmobile electrical system from overloading If electrical parts in the snowmobile are not working the system may have been overloaded and caused a blown fuse Before repairing or replacing any electrical part check the appropriat...

Page 52: ...the fluid level The brake fluid level must be visible in the sight glass NOTE If the sight glass appears dark there is a sufficient amount of fluid in the reservoir 741 328A 2 If the brake fluid is not visible in the sight glass remove the reservoir cover and add Arctic Cat approved brake fluid until the fluid is at the recom mended level Install and secure the reservoir cover Do not allow moistur...

Page 53: ...y need to be bled To bleed the brake use the follow ing procedure NOTE The brake system may be bled by the snowmobile owner if qualified to do so If the owner does not feel qualified take the snowmo bile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for this service This service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner 1 Remove the reservoir cover and fill the reservoir with Arctic...

Page 54: ...new brake pads Replacing the cover will prevent fluid spillage 4 Using a pair of pliers pull one brake pad out of the caliper assembly NOTE Changing one pad at a time will prevent one piston from pushing out the other piston from the caliper 5 Using a flat blade tool slowly and care fully push the piston into the caliper 6 Position the new brake pads into the caliper 7 Repeat steps 4 6 for the oth...

Page 55: ... reach from the drive clutch to the top of the driven pulley NOTE Make sure the drive belt is all the way out in the driven pulley before checking drive belt fit 2 Using a stiff ruler centered between the drive clutch and driven pulley push down on the drive belt just enough to remove all slack and note the amount of deflection The deflection should be within the range of 28 5 31 8 mm 1 1 8 1 1 4 ...

Page 56: ...ween the sheaves of the driven pulley 2 Remove the sheave adjuster and install it in its original position beveled side out then install the cap screw lock washer washer and sheave adjuster back into the driven pulley Tighten the cap screw to 32 ft lb 3 Install the belt guard then close the left side access panel 4 Release the brake lever lock Track Tension Track tension is directly related to the...

Page 57: ...track 4 Check track alignment see Track Alignment sub section in this sec tion 5 When proper track tension is obtained tighten the adjusting bolt jam nuts against the axle housings NOTE Since track tension and track alignment are interrelated always check both even if only one adjustment seems necessary Track Alignment Proper track alignment is obtained when the rear idler wheels are equal distanc...

Page 58: ...t then rotate the adjusting bolt clockwise 1 to 1 1 2 turns 739 636B 2 Check track alignment and continue adjustment until proper alignment is obtained NOTE Make sure correct track tension is maintained after adjust ing track alignment see Track Ten sion sub section in this section 3 After proper track alignment is obtained tighten the adjusting bolt jam nut against the axle housing 4 Field test t...

Page 59: ...llar against the adjuster nut 0745 159 Adjusting Fox Air Shocks Sno Pro Models NOTE It is recommended to moni tor the air pressure in the air shocks once every month NOTE Adjusting air shocks may be done by the snowmobile owner if qualified to do so If the owner does not feel qualified take the snowmo bile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for this service This service is at the discre...

Page 60: ...frame and will increase ski pressure Loosening the lim iter strap lengthening the strap lowers the front of the skid frame and decreases ski pressure When customizing the amount of ski pressure be sure to adjust both straps equally and do not over adjust the limiter straps to adversely affect steering and operator control of the snowmobile Some experimentation may be required until the proper adju...

Page 61: ...g screws then connect the taillight connector 4 Secure the front of the snowflap to the tunnel by carefully tapping the snowflap until the two flanged tabs snap into place Removing Headlight Bulb CFR Models NOTE The bulb portion of headlight is fragile HANDLE WITH CARE When replacing the headlight bulb the bulb assembly must first be removed from the housing Do not touch the glass portion of the b...

Page 62: ...screw from beneath the console located between the headlights 743 439A 2 Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the front of the headlight assembly to the air intake silencer 3 Lift the front of the console enough to allow the headlight housing to be removed then remove the housing 4 Remove the bulb from the headlight housing and disconnect the wiring harness from the bulb 741 329A Installing ...

Page 63: ...rk 5 cm 2 in below the horizontal mark on the aiming surface 0741 448 7 Adjust the headlight using the adjustment knobs until correct aim is obtained Shut the engine off then disengage the brake lever lock Ski Wear Bars The ski wear bar is a replaceable bar attached to the underside of the ski The purpose of the wear bar is to assist in turning the snowmobile to minimize ski wear and to maintain g...

Page 64: ... damper inserts and washers NOTE Install the cap screw so the slotted nut will be located to the inside of the ski 6 Apply red Loctite 271 to the threads of the cap screw then tighten the nut to 45 ft lb 7 Place the cotter pin into the ski cap screw and spread the pin 8 Repeat procedure for the other ski Rail Wear Strips Arctic Cat recommends that the wear strips be checked weekly and replaced as ...

Page 65: ...lection remove the belt guard then use the fol lowing procedure NOTE It may be necessary to remove a shim washer from between the driven pulley sheaves to allow the driven pulley to close tighter Adding shim washers will decrease belt deflection and removing shim wash ers will increase belt deflection Avail able shim washers from Arctic Cat are p n 0648 714 0 090 in one included in the tool kit p ...

Page 66: ...a maximum 0 060 in clearance at point C At this point measurement between points A and C should be 1 507 in with a maximum 0 060 in clear ance If the bar either will not clear the inside edge or is more than the specified amount the offset must be corrected 0745 177 NOTE If the offset is out of speci fication take the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for drive system evalua...

Page 67: ...ure and operating altitude both affect the main jet size needed for optimum engine perfor mance the main jets MUST be changed whenever the temperature changes 20 F or whenever operating altitude varies by more than 1000 feet The Carburetor Jet Chart on the belt guard of the snowmo bile identifies the proper main jets to use under all operating temperatures and alti tudes Follow the Carburetor Jet ...

Page 68: ...6 Plug the exhaust system outlet with a clean cloth 7 With the ignition switch in the OFF position A Disconnect the high tension leads from the spark plugs then remove the plugs connect them to the leads and ground them on the cylinder heads B Pour 29 5 ml 1 fl oz of SAE 30 petroleum based oil into each spark plug hole and pull the recoil starter handle slowly about 10 times C Install the spark pl...

Page 69: ...king up the back end making sure the snowmobile is secure Loosen the track adjusting bolts to reduce track tension Cover the snowmobile with a machine cover or a heavy tarpaulin to protect it from dirt and dust 17 If the snowmobile must be stored outdoors position the snowmobile out of direct sunlight then block the entire snowmobile off the ground making sure the snowmobile is secure Loosen the t...

Page 70: ...e proper lubrication 6 On the F Series models inspect the spark plugs Replace gap or clean as necessary 7 Verify the condition of and the adjustment of the carburetors and choke cable on the F570 model and throttle cable on all models 8 Tighten all nuts bolts and cap screws making sure all nuts bolts and cap screws are tightened securely 9 If not done during preparation for storage lubricate the r...

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Page 72: ... and continues for 30 months or 2500 miles whichever comes first COMPONENTS COVERED The emissions warranty covers major emissions control components and emission related components listed as follows Engine Management and Sensors Fuel Air System Barometric Pressure Sensor Fuel Injectors Camshaft Position Sensor Fuel Pressure Regulator Engine Control Unit ECU Fuel Pump Engine Coolant Temperature Sen...

Page 73: ...ansfer the unused portion of the original warranty to a second party In order to transfer warranty fill out this form completely then return a copy of this form to Arctic Cat Inc Arctic Cat will then process the application and issue warranty for the balance of the time remaining of the original warranty Address Change Ownership Change Warranty Transfer CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP WARRANTY TRANSFE...

Page 74: ...Fold Back Once CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP ARCTIC CAT INC PRODUCT SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPT P O BOX 810 THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701 Place Stamp Here ...

Page 75: ...you are in a location away from your selling dealer warranty may be performed by any authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo bile dealer The authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer will examine the snowmobile or part to determine if in his opinion a warrantable condition exists If a warrantable con dition appears to exist the dealer will repair or replace at Arctic Cat s option free of charge including any r...

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