Arctic Cat BEARCAT F5, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...BEARCAT F5 F570 T SERIES...

Page 2: ...snow conditions without proper lubrication or additional idler wheels and the following parts Fuel Filter Light Bulbs Windshield Drive Belt Torn or Punctured Upholstery Wear Bars Brake Pads Spark Plu...

Page 3: ...Z1 XT GS 22 Towing 22 Operating Instructions 23 27 Starting and Stopping Engine 23 Braking 25 Emergency Stopping 26 Throttle Ignition Monitor Switch 26 Varying Altitude Operation 27 Lubrication 28 30...

Page 4: ...l and Safety Handbook Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury to yourself or others Personal Injury To avoid injury to yourself and others NEVER operate the snowmobile without f...

Page 5: ...or service is ever required contact an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for professional service At the time of publication all information and illustrations were technically cor rect Some illu...

Page 6: ...006 42 EC Type of Equipment Snowmobile Model Numbers Brand Name Arctic Cat S2014BCDFCUSL S2014BCNWGOSO S2014BCNWTOSO S2014T5DFCOSB S2014BCDWTOSL S2014BCNWGUSO S2014BCNWTUSL S2014T5DFCUSB S2014BCDWTOSO...

Page 7: ...3 Snowmobile Safety Rules...

Page 8: ...ty will be allowed by Arctic Cat Inc if the engine serial number or VIN is removed or mutilated in any way Always provide the snowmobile name VIN and ESN when contacting an autho rized Arctic Cat Snow...

Page 9: ...the accumula tion of moisture in the fuel system Recommended Injection Oil F5 570 cc The recommended oil to use in the oil injection system is Arctic Cat Formula 50 Injection Oil p n 5639 475 qt or p...

Page 10: ...rst tankful of fuel be premixed at a 100 1 ratio in all oil injection models During the break in period a maximum of 1 2 throttle is recommended however brief full throttle accelerations and varia tio...

Page 11: ...arning icon will begin to flash and the RPM limit of the engine will increase allowing the snowmobile to move without full throttle operation When the engine reaches proper operating temperature the c...

Page 12: ...ly By pushing the right button the readout screen will display odometer trip meter 1 trip meter 2 hour meter and clock To reset the trip meter with the trip meter displayed push and hold the right but...

Page 13: ...con 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...

Page 14: ...isplayed one on the readout screen and one with the needle By pushing the button once again the functions will be reversed By pushing the increment button with speed being displayed for more than two...

Page 15: ...nds Service Icon On electric start models 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 on electric s...

Page 16: ...re 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...

Page 17: ...iser and the riser to the steering post 744 439A Code Trouble 2 Failure in injector s 4 Open or short circuit in barometric pressure sensor 5 Open or short circuit in intake air tem perature sensor 6...

Page 18: ...m lever until it locks in place NOTE At this point gently lift the cam lever without pressing in on the lock pin If the cam lever cannot be lifted the lock pin is secure Exhaust System The exhaust sys...

Page 19: ...the jump start close enough to ensure the jumper cables easily reach then set and lock the brakes shut off all electrical accessories and turn the ignition switch OFF NOTE Make sure all switches on t...

Page 20: ...d by an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer after every 800 miles of operation or at the end of the snowmobiling season whichever occurs first This service is at the discretion and expense of the...

Page 21: ...ic Cat Snowmobile dealer This service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner Each shock absorber should be visibly checked weekly for fluid leakage cracks or breaks in the lower case...

Page 22: ...nd come to a com plete stop before shifting from either for ward to reverse or reverse to forward Shifting Into Reverse 741 438A NOTE Correct drive belt tension deflection is important for the reverse...

Page 23: ...nto forward stop the snow mobile and allow the engine to idle under 3000 RPM then press the reverse button and release The for ward selection will be complete 6 After shifting from reverse to for ward...

Page 24: ...imum weight on the snow mobile operator passenger cargo should not exceed the maximum limi tation set for each snowmobile See the chart in the Suspension Over load Springs sub section in the Main tena...

Page 25: ...mount To install the rear seat and on the LTD the third seat use the following proce dure 1 Place the rear seat into position on the mount making sure the four pin holes are properly aligned with the...

Page 26: ...on when operating the snowmobile To relocate the winch use the following procedure 1 Remove the receiver pin and the hair pin clip securing the winch 0745 806 2 Place the winch in the desired posi tio...

Page 27: ...hrottle control lever by completely compressing and releas ing it several times The lever MUST return to the idle position quickly and completely 4 Move the emergency stop switch to the UP or RUN posi...

Page 28: ...rottle control lever com pressed remove the spark plugs and clean and dry them thoroughly or install a new set of properly gapped recommended spark plugs 11 Flooding On the F5 1100 cc if the engine do...

Page 29: ...e brake lever will cause the brake pads to drag on the disc and may overheat the brake fluid 4 The brake lever lock is not a parking brake and should not be applied for periods exceeding 5 minutes NEV...

Page 30: ...arts and stops when the throttle lever is released take the snowmobile to an autho rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for service If not under warranty this service is at the discretion and expense of...

Page 31: ...es requires changes in performance components These changes affect drive train components on certain models and carburetion components 570 cc The altitude information decal is located on the belt guar...

Page 32: ...y less than 1 4 full when tipping the snowmo bile 4 Remove the drain plug from the gear case then install a drain adapter fit ting with hose into the drain plug hole 0743 456 0741 334 NOTE To aid in d...

Page 33: ...ck fill plug 20 Pour the exact amount of Arctic Cat Synthetic ACT Gear Case Fluid into the check fill hole then install the plug Tighten securely 21 Install the driven clutch then install the drive be...

Page 34: ...TE Arctic Cat recommends that Arctic Cat All Temp Grease p n 4639 365 be used for this proce dure NOTE Illustrated are the general locations of grease fittings Actual locations will vary from model to...

Page 35: ...ctrical Wiring Weekly Check for wear damage and tight connections Exhaust System Weekly 14 Check for damage leakage and obstructions Nuts Bolts Fasteners Weekly Check tightness Recoil Starter Weekly C...

Page 36: ...Filters are available from an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer 3 Install the new in line fuel filter if necessary in the fuel hose so the arrow on the filter points toward the fuel pump Make s...

Page 37: ...for this service If not under warranty this service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner Checking Engine Oil Level 1100 cc 1 Park the snowmobile on a level sur face then start the...

Page 38: ...e oil reservoir 11 Open the air bleed bolt located on the oil pump beneath the coolant tank to purge air from the oil hose ZJ004A NOTE When air can no longer be heard purging from oil pump bleed tight...

Page 39: ...djusting Calibrating Carburetors 570 cc 0745 141 The carburetors have been adjusted cali brated at the factory for average riding conditions however altitude tempera ture and general wear may necessit...

Page 40: ...ay operate only on one cylinder Synchronizing Throttle Cable Piston Valves External 1 Remove the air intake silencer boots from the silencer to access the intake bores 2 Rotate the idle speed screws c...

Page 41: ...e silencer causing a restriction of air flow 4 With the snowmobile on a shielded safety stand start the engine release the brake lever lock and thoroughly warm up NOTE Make engine idle adjustment only...

Page 42: ...n To change carburetor main jets use the following procedure NOTE Refer to Illustration 0745 141 in this section for location of components 1 Loosen each carburetor flange clamp and remove each carbur...

Page 43: ...v ing conditions remove the spark plugs and examine the condition of the center electrode insulator of each spark plug AO352A A TAN or LIGHT BROWN insula tor indicates correct spark plugs heat range B...

Page 44: ...y posts and cable ends removing all corrosive buildup Replace dam aged cables or cable ends 4 On a standard battery add clean dis tilled water to bring fluid level to the UPPER level line 5 Using a mu...

Page 45: ...th a light coat of multi purpose grease 10 Connect the battery cables positive cable first Fuses Fuses protect the snowmobile electrical system from overloading If electrical parts in the snowmobile a...

Page 46: ...stem Arctic Cat recommends that the brake system brake lever fluid reservoir hose caliper pads and brake disc be checked daily for fluid leakage wear or damage and for proper operation Also the brake...

Page 47: ...at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner Bleeding Brake System If the brake lever feels spongy when applied the brake system may need to be bled To bleed the brake use the following proce...

Page 48: ...r use brake pads which have been used in another snowmobile 1 Measure the thickness of both brake pads Brake pad thickness must be greater than 5 0 mm 0 20 in If brake pad thickness is less than speci...

Page 49: ...Once the drive belt is at room temper ature install the drive belt Also new drive belts have a break in period of approximately 25 miles After installing a new drive belt drive the snowmobile for 25...

Page 50: ...belt to be removed 7 Remove the drive belt from the driven clutch first then from the drive clutch NOTE Before installing the drive belt use a suitable cleaning solvent to thoroughly clean the sheave...

Page 51: ...39 636B NOTE On the Bearcat XT the rear axle cap screws must also be loosened 743 323A 2 If the deflection distance between the bottom of the wear strip and the inside surface of the track clip exceed...

Page 52: ...and the inner track drive lugs If the rear idler wheels are centered between the inner track drive lugs no adjustment is necessary 725 070A 5 If the idler wheels are not centered between the inner tra...

Page 53: ...conditions and driving style of the operator The spring adjuster adjuster nut has been set at the factory so the correct amount of threads are exposed between the adjuster nut and the threaded shock...

Page 54: ...1 8 in preload on the shock spring be maintained Adjusting Rear Spring Pre Load Proper adjustment of rear spring pre load is necessary to get the most desirable ride The chart is designed to help in...

Page 55: ...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 engage...

Page 56: ...through the hole in the storage compartment panel then remove the harness from beneath the seat Spee drack mount 6 Remove the two self tapping screws securing the taillight to the bumper then route th...

Page 57: ...lling To access the headlight bulbs use the fol lowing procedure 1 Remove the two torx head screws located to the outside of the head light adjustment knobs then remove the single torx head screw from...

Page 58: ...Proper aim is when the most intense beam is centered on the vertical mark 5 cm 2 in below the horizontal mark on the aiming surface 0741 448 7 Adjust the headlight using the adjustment knobs until cor...

Page 59: ...or the rub ber damper inserts and washers NOTE Install the cap screw so the slotted nut will be located to the inside of the ski 6 Apply red Loctite 271 to the threads of the cap screw then tighten th...

Page 60: ...e the belt guard then use the fol lowing procedure NOTE It may be necessary to remove a shim washer from between the driven clutch sheaves to allow the driven clutch to close tighter Adding shim washe...

Page 61: ...maximum 0 060 in clearance at point C At this point measurement between points A and C should be 1 507 in with a maximum 0 060 in clear ance If the bar either will not clear the inside edge or is mor...

Page 62: ...lutely necessary to obtain peak perfor mance Since ambient temperature and operating altitude both affect the main jet size needed for optimum engine perfor mance the main jets MUST be changed whenev...

Page 63: ...move the plugs connect them to the leads and ground them on the cylinder heads B Pour 29 5 ml 1 fl oz of SAE 30 petroleum based oil into each spark plug hole and pull the recoil starter handle slowly...

Page 64: ...owmobile with a machine cover or a heavy tarpaulin to protect it from dirt and dust 17 If the snowmobile must be stored out doors position the snowmobile out of direct sunlight then block the entire s...

Page 65: ...ec tion system to ensure proper lubrica tion 6 On the F5 570 cc inspect the spark plugs Replace gap or clean as nec essary 7 Verify the condition of and the adjustment of the carburetors and choke cab...

Page 66: ...r local authorized Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer WARRANTY PERIOD The emission warranty period for this snowmobile begins on the same date as the standard warranty coverage and continues for 30 months o...

Page 67: ...ly then return a copy of this form to Arctic Cat Inc Arctic Cat will then process the application and issue warranty for the balance of the time remaining of the original warranty Warranty coverage is...

Page 68: ...Fold Back Once CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP ARCTIC CAT INC PRODUCT SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPT P O BOX 810 THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701 Place Stamp Here...

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Page 71: ...ou are in a location away from your selling dealer warranty may be performed by any authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo bile dealer The authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer will examine the snowmobile or...

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