Periodic Maintenance This section has been organized into sub-sections which show common maintenance procedures for the Arctic Cat ATV. SPECIAL TOOLS A number of special tools must be available to the technician when performing service procedures in this section. Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for the appropriate tool description.
Description
p/n
Compression Tester Kit
0444-213
Oil Filter Wrench
0644-389
Tachometer
0644-275
Timing Light
0644-296
Valve Clearance Adjuster
0444-078
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic Cat Service Department.
Periodic Maintenance Chart A = Adjust I = Inspect C = Clean L = Lubricate R = Replace T = Tighten Item Battery
Initial Service After Every 3 Every 6 Every Year As Break-In (First Mo Every Every Month Months or Months or or 1500 Day or 100 Miles Needed or 100 Mi) 300 Miles 500 Miles Miles I
I
C I
Fuses Air Filter/Drain Tube
I
Valve/Tappet Clearance
I
I
R
C*
R I
Spark Plug
A I
Engine Compression I
I
R (4000 Mi or 18 Mo) R
C
Muffler/Spark Arrester Gas Hoses
I
I
Throttle Cable
I
I
R (2 Yrs) C-L
A-R
I
Engine-Transmission Oil Level Engine-Transmission Oil/Filter
R
Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant
I
Tires/Air Pressure
I
I
Steering Components
I
I
V-Belt
I
Suspension (Ball joint boots, drive axle boots front and rear, tie rods, differential and rear drive bellows)
I
Nuts/Cap Screws/Screws
I
A R*/R**/R*** I
R (4 Yrs) R I
R l
R
I
R I
A I
Ignition Timing Lights
I
I
Switches
I
I
R R I
Shift Lever
A-L
I
R
Handlebar
I
I
R
Gauges/Indicators
I
I
Frame/Welds
I
Electrical Connections
I
Complete Brake System
I
Brake Pads
I
I*
R
Brake Fluid
I
I
R (2 Yrs)
Brake Hoses
I
Coolant/Coolant System
I
Handlebar Grips
R l l
I
C
I I
C L-R
R (4 Yrs) R (2 Yrs)
* Service/Inspect more frequently when operating in adverse conditions. ** When using an API certified SM 5W-50 oil. *** When using Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic oil, oil change interval can be increased to every 1,000 miles or every year.
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