Table of Contents
Limited Warranty ........................ Inside Front Cover
Foreword ............................................................... 1
Declaration of Conformity ..................................... 2
Snowmobile Safety Rules ..................................... 3
General Information ......................................... 4-21
Snowmobile Identification ...................................... 4
Control Locations................................................... 4
Gasoline-Oil ........................................................... 5
Engine Break-In ..................................................... 6
Drive Belt Break-In................................................. 6
Cold Drive-Away Function (Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1
Models) ................................................................ 7
Speedometer/Tachometer ..................................... 7
Diagnostic Codes (Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1 Models) .. 12
Handlebar Tilt ...................................................... 13
Exhaust System................................................... 14
Air-Intake Silencer ............................................... 15
Cooling System (Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1 Models) ..... 15
Battery (Electric Start) ......................................... 15
Jump-Starting (Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1 Models)........ 15
Drive Clutch and Driven Pulley ............................ 16
Drive Clutch/Driven Pulley Alignment .................. 17
Fuel Pump ........................................................... 17
Shock Absorbers ................................................. 17
Standard-Lug Track.............................................. 18
Track Studs .......................................................... 18
Reverse Operation ............................................... 19
Adjustable/Movable Backrest
(T570/TZ1 Models) ............................................ 20
Removable Rear Seat.......................................... 20
Towing.................................................................. 21
Operating Instructions.................................... 22-27
Starting and Stopping Engine .............................. 22
Braking................................................................. 24
Emergency Stopping ........................................... 25
Throttle/Ignition Monitor Switch ........................... 25
Varying Altitude Operation ................................... 26
Lubrication ..................................................... 28-30
ACT Drive Gear Case .......................................... 28
Front Suspension ................................................. 29
Rear Suspension ................................................. 30
Maintenance .................................................. 31-56
Periodic Maintenance Checklist ........................... 31
Air Cleaner/Filter (TZ1 Turbo Models).................. 32
Fuel System ......................................................... 32
Checking Engine Oil Level (Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1
Models) .............................................................. 34
Changing Engine Oil/Filter (Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1
Models) .............................................................. 34
Coolant Level (Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1 Models)......... 35
Adjusting/Calibrating Carburetors (Bearcat 570/
T570 Models) ..................................................... 36
Spark Plugs.......................................................... 39
Checking/Adjusting Valve Clearance (Bearcat Z1
XT/TZ1 Models) ................................................. 40
Battery (Electric Start).......................................... 40
Fuses ................................................................... 42
Brake System....................................................... 43
Drive Belt ............................................................. 46
Track Tension ....................................................... 48
Track Alignment.................................................... 49
Suspension .......................................................... 50
Lights ................................................................... 52
Ski Wear Bars ...................................................... 55
Adjusting Ski Stance (Bearcat Models)................ 56
Rail Wear Strips ................................................... 56
Performance Tips........................................... 57-59
Preparation for Storage.................................. 60-61
Preparation after Storage.................................... 62
U.S. EPA Emission Control Statement/Warranty
Coverage (U.S. Only) ...................................... 64
Change of Address, Ownership, or Warranty
Transfer............................................................ 65
Warranty Procedure/Owner
Responsibility ......................... Inside Back Cover
Summary of Contents for Bearcat 570 XT
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