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To ensure proper engine break-in, Arctic
Cat recommends that the engine oil and
filter be changed after 500 miles. This
service is at the discretion and expense of
the snowmobile owner.
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Premixing fuel and oil during the break
in period is not required. There is never a
more important period in the life of the
engine than the first 300 miles.
Since the engine is brand new, do not put
an excessive load on it for the first 300
miles. The various parts in the engine
wear and polish themselves to the correct
operating clearances. During this period,
prolonged full throttle operation or any
condition that might result in engine
overheating must be avoided.
Operating your snowmobile for the first
time: Start the engine and let it idle for 15
minutes.
0-160 km (0–100 miles): Avoid pro-
longed operation above 6000 RPM.
160-500 km (100–300 miles): Avoid pro-
longed operation above 8000 RPM.
500 km (300 miles) and beyond: The snow-
mobile can now be operated normally.
NOTE: After 500 miles of opera-
tion, the engine oil must be changed
and the oil filter replaced. If any
engine trouble should occur during
the engine break-in period, immedi-
ately have a Arctic Cat dealer check
the snowmobile.
Drive Belt Break-In
Drive belts require a break-in period of
25 miles. Drive the snowmobile for 25
miles at 3/4 throttle or less. By revving
the engine up and down (but not exceed-
ing 60 mph), the exposed cord on the side
of a new belt will be worn down. This
will allow the drive belt to gain its opti-
mum flexibility and will extend drive belt
life.
NOTE: Before starting the snowmo-
bile in extremely cold temperatures, the
drive belt should be removed and
warmed up to room temperature. Once
the drive belt is at room temperature,
install the drive belt.
Speedometer/
Tachometer/Digital
Gauge
Standard Gauge (2000)
Certain models are equipped with a stan-
dard gauge combination speedometer/
tachometer. Indicator icons are incorpo-
rated within the speedometer/tachome-
ter. Also incorporated into the
speedometer/tachometer is a digital read-
out screen.
FZ003C
RPM/MPH (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 readout screen
by pushing and holding the left button, max-
imum RPM will be displayed on the readout
screen. The maximum RPM readout will
reset when the right button is pushed (while
maximum RPM is displayed).
CAUTION
Never run the engine with the drive
belt removed. Excessive revving of
the engine could result in serious
engine damage and drive clutch fail-
ure.
