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Coolant Temperature

Warning Icon (Bearcat Z1

XT/TZ1)

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NOTE: When cold-starting the

engine, the coolant temperature
warning icon will illuminate, the read-
out screen will display TEMP, and
engine RPM limit will be below drive
system engagement speed.

When the engine reaches proper operat-
ing temperature, the coolant temperature
warning icon and TEMP display will
cease to flash.

If the coolant temperature rises too far
above proper operating temperature, the
coolant temperature warning icon will
flash a warning (alert) and the engine will
“surge” to alert the operator. If the cool-
ant temperature rises to a critical point
above proper operating temperature, the
coolant temperature warning icon will
cease flashing and will remain constantly
illuminated.

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NOTE: 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 (Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1)

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 when the engine starts. If
the icon stays illuminated or it illuminates
while the engine is running, the battery is
not being charged, and the snowmobile is
running on battery reserve power only.

If the Charging System Warning Icon
illuminates, you should, as soon as possi-
ble, take the snowmobile to an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for ser-
vice. If not under warranty, this service is
at the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner. The engine

WILL

NOT RUN

without battery power.

Low Oil Warning Icon (570

cc)

The Low Oil Warning Icon is designed to
alert the snowmobile operator when the
oil in the oil injection reservoir gets below
a prescribed level; however, it is highly
recommended that a visual verification of
the oil level in the reservoir be done prior
to operating the snowmobile. Once the
Low Oil Warning Icon illuminates during
operation of the snowmobile, the operator
must periodically monitor the level of oil
in the reservoir and must fill the reservoir
the next time gasoline is added to the gas
tank. The “alert level” of the Low Oil
Warning Icon is approximately equal to 1
tankful of gasoline under normal operat-
ing conditions.

Oil Pressure Warning Icon

(Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1)

The Oil Pressure Warning Icon indicates
engine oil pressure, not the oil level;
however, if the oil level is low, it may
affect oil pressure.

The icon should illuminate each time the
ignition switch is turned to RUN or
START, and it should go out when the
engine starts. If the icon illuminates
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 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.

CAUTION

At this point, take precautionary mea-
sures such as changing to loose
snow terrain, shutting the engine off
(allowing the engine to cool down),
and checking coolant level. If unable
to either determine or remedy the
problem, 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.