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Articulating Skid Frame
(Bearcat XT)
The rear articulating portion of the skid
frame has two skid frame adjusters which
control the amount of travel in the rear
suspension.
These two adjusters have been pre-set at
the factory and should require no further
adjustment.
If adjustment is ever required, rotate the
two adjusters equally to permit 12.5-25
mm (1/2-1 in.) travel of the articulating
portion of the suspension.
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NOTE: Tightening the adjusters
will stiffen the articulating skid frame
travel; loosening the adjusters will
soften the travel.
Overload Springs
Some models have overload springs built
into the rear suspension. When either car-
rying a heavy load or riding 2-up, the
overload springs should be engaged by
rotating the spring tension blocks to the
UP position. The spring tension blocks
lock in an over-center position when
engaged.
NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends
that the overload springs be
engaged whenever a load on the
snowmobile (operator/passenger/
cargo) exceeds 136 kg (300 lb).
To either engage or disengage the spring
tension blocks, use a spark plug socket
and a screwdriver to adjust the spring
block to the desired position. Make sure
both spring blocks are in the same posi-
tion (either engaged or disengaged).
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Lights
For the correct headlight bulb and/or tail-
light/brakelight LED, see the appropriate
specifications sheet.
Removing and Installing
Taillight/Brakelight (F5/
F570)
These models are equipped with an LED
taillight/brakelight. If the LED fails, it
must be replaced. To remove and install
the LED, use the following procedure.
NOTE: To access the harness con-
nector and the two self-tapping
screws securing the taillight to the
snowflap, compress the two flanged
tabs (located on the under-side of
the tunnel) and carefully pry up on
the front of the taillight/snowflap.
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CAUTION
There are weight limitations for these
snowmobiles. If additional cargo is
being added, maximum weight on the
snowmobile (operator/passenger/
cargo) should not exceed the maxi-
mum limitation set for each snowmo-
bile. See chart for details. Also, the
overload springs should be engaged.
Maximum Weight Limitations
Bearcat 570
170 kg
375 lb
Bearcat 570 XT
272 kg
600 lb
Bearcat Z1 XT
272 kg
600 lb
T570/TZ1
170 kg
375 lb
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