48
General Maintenance
NOTE: Proper maintenance of the
ATV is important for optimum perfor-
mance. Follow the Maintenance
Schedule and all ensuing maintenance
and care instructions/information.
NOTE: Proper maintenance proce-
dures for each item can be found on
the corresponding page indicated.
If, at any time, abnormal noises, vibrations,
or improper functioning of any component
of this ATV is detected, DO NOT OPER-
ATE THE ATV. Take the ATV to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for inspection
and adjustment or repair.
If the owner/operator does not feel qualified
to perform any of these maintenance proce-
dures or checks, take the ATV to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for
professional service.
I = Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, replace as necessary T = Tighten R = Replace C = Clean
* Dealer maintenance
** When using Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic oil, oil change interval can be increased
to every 1,000 miles or every year.
Maintenance Schedule
Item
Page
Initial 100
miles after
break-in
Every 100
miles or 1
month
Every 300
miles or 3
months
Every 500
miles or 6
months
Battery
54
I
I
* Engine nuts and bolts
-
I
I
* Valve clearance
-
I
I
Spark plug
57
I
I
I
57
Replace every 4000 miles or 18 months
Oil cooler (400)
49
I
I
I
Liquid Cooling System (500)
49
I
Inspect every time before riding
Idle RPM (400)
57
I
I
Throttle cable
57
I
Inspect every time before riding
Gas/vent hoses
53
I
Inspect every time before riding
Engine/transmission oil and filter
50
R
R**
Air filter
58
I
I
Air filter housing drain
58
I
Inspect every time before riding
Gear lubricant (Front differential -
rear drive)
51
I
I
51
Replace every 4 years
V-Belt
59
I
I
Muffler/spark arrester
60
C
Tires/air pressure
59/27
I
Inspect every time before riding
* Brake components
52/53
I
Inspect every time before riding
Brake fluid
52
I
Inspect every time before riding
Brake hoses
52
I
Inspect every time before riding
* Steering
-
I
Inspect every time before riding
* Suspension (Ball joint boots, drive
axle boots front and rear, tie rods,
differential and rear drive bellows)
-
I
Inspect every time before riding
* Chassis nuts and bolts
-
I
T
Frame/welds/racks
-
I
I
Electrical connections
-
I
I
Headlight/taillight-brakelight
60
I
Inspect every time before riding
Wheel nuts
59
I
I
Summary of Contents for ALTERRA 400
Page 75: ...73 Maintenance Record DATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES...
Page 76: ...74 Maintenance Record DATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES...
Page 77: ...75 NOTES...
Page 78: ...76 NOTES...
