General Information/Foreword This Arctic Cat Service Manual contains service, maintenance, and troubleshooting information for certain 2016 Arctic Cat Wildcat models (see cover). The complete manual is designed to aid service personnel in service-oriented applications. This manual is divided into sections. Each section covers a specific vehicle component or system and, in addition to the standard service procedures, includes disassembling, inspecting, and assembling instructions. When using this manual as a guide, the technician should use discretion as to how much disassembly is needed to correct any given condition. This service manual is designed primarily for use by an Arctic Cat CatMaster Basic Level technician. The procedures found in this manual are of varying difficulty, and certain service procedures in this manual require one or more special tools to be completed. The technician should use sound judgement when determining which procedures can be completed based on their skill level and access to appropriate special tools. NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively, cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is necessary.
When replacement of parts is necessary, use only genuine Arctic Cat parts. They are precision-made to ensure high quality and correct fit. Refer to the appropriate Illustrated Parts Manual for the correct part number, quantity, and description. All Arctic Cat publications and decals display the words Warning, Caution, Note, and At This Point to emphasize important information. The symbol ! WARNING identifies personal safety-related information. Be sure to follow the directive because it deals with the possibility of serious personal injury or even death. A CAUTION identifies unsafe practices which may result in vehicle-related damage. Follow the directive because it deals with the possibility of damaging part or parts of the vehicle. The symbol NOTE: identifies supplementary information worthy of particular attention. The symbol AT THIS POINT directs the technician to certain and specific procedures to promote efficiency and to improve clarity. At the time of publication, all information, photographs, and illustrations were technically correct. Some photographs used in this manual are used for clarity purposes only and are not designed to depict actual conditions. Because Arctic Cat Inc. constantly refines and improves its products, no retroactive obligation is incurred. All materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. Product Service and Warranty Department Arctic Cat Inc.
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Specifications CHASSIS 658.6 kg (1452 lb) - X 681.3 kg (1502 lb) - X Limited 738.9 kg (1629 lb) - 4X ROPS Tested Curb Weight 981 kg (2162 lb) - X 1265 kg (2789 lb) - 4X Length (overall) 314.9 cm (124 in.) - X 378.5 cm (149 in.) - 4X Height (overall) 167.0 cm (65.8 in.) Width (overall) 162.6 cm (64 in.) Tire Size (X) 27 x 9R14 (Front 27 x 11R14 (Rear) Tire Size (4X) 26 x 9R14 (Front) 26 x 11R14 (Rear) Tire Inflation Pressure 0.84 kg/cm² (12 psi) - X 1.12 kg/cm² (16 psi) - 4X/Limited MISCELLANY Spark Plug Type NGK CPR8E Spark Plug Gap 0.5-0.6 mm (0.019-0.024 in.) Gas Tank Capacity 33.3 L (8.8 U.S. gal.) Coolant Capacity 3.3 L (3.5 U.S. qt) Front Differential Capacity 200 ml (6.7 fl oz)* Rear Drive Capacity 175 ml (5.9 fl oz)* Engine Oil Capacity 2.8 L (3.0 U.S. qt) - Overhaul 2.3 L (2.4 U.S. qt) - Change Gasoline (recommended) 91 Octane Regular Unleaded Engine Oil (recommended) Arctic Cat ACX All Weather Synthetic Front Differential/Rear Drive SAE Approved 80W-90 Hypoid Lubricant Belt Width 32 mm (1.25”) Brake Fluid DOT 4 Taillight/Brakelight High Intensity LED Headlight High Intensity LED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Spark Plug Cap 5000 ohms Ignition Coil (primary) Less than 1 ohm Resistance (secondary) N/A Ignition Coil Primary Voltage Battery Voltage Stator Coil (CKP sensor) 104-156 ohms Resistance (AC generator) Less than 1 ohm CKP Sensor AC Voltage 2.0 or more AC Generator Output (no load) 75 AC volts @ 5000 RPM Ignition Timing 10° BTDC @ 1500 RPM VALVES AND GUIDES Valve Face Diameter (intake) 31.6 mm (exhaust) 27.9 mm Valve/Tappet (intake) 0.1016 mm Clearance (exhaust) 0.1524 mm (cold engine) (max) Valve Guide/Stem (max) 0.013 mm Clearance Valve Guide Inside Diameter 5.000-5.012 mm Valve Head Thickness (min) 2.3 mm Valve Seat Angle 45° +15’/+30’ Valve Spring Free Length(min) 38.7 mm Valve Spring Tension @ 31.5 mm 19.0 kg (42 lb) Curb Weight (approx)
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