General Information/ Foreword
Specifications NOTE: Specifications subject to change without notice.
This Arctic Cat Service Manual contains service, maintenance, and troubleshooting information for the 2016 Arctic Cat HDX. 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 judgment 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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MISCELLANY (front) 26 x 9R-14 (rear) 26 x 11R-14 Tire Inflation Pressure (cold) 82.7 kPa (12 psi) Tire Inflation Pressure with cargo (cold) 138 kPa (20 psi) Spark Plug Type NGK CR7E - 500 NGK CPR8E - 700 Spark Plug Gap (500) 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in.) (700) 0.5-0.6 mm (0.019-0.024 in.) Gas Tank Capacity 33 L (8.74 U.S. gal.) Coolant Capacity (60/40 ratio) 4.5 L (4.8 U.S. qt) Front Differential Capacity 269 ml (9.1 fl oz)* Rear Drive Capacity 269 ml (9.1 fl oz)* Engine Oil Capacity (approx) (500) 2.85 L (3.0 U.S. qt) - Overhaul 2.4 L (2.5 U.S. qt) - Change (700) 2.2 L (2.4 U.S. qt) - Overhaul 1.9 L (2.0 U.S. qt) - Change Gasoline (recommended) 87 Octane Regular Unleaded Engine Oil (recommended) Arctic Cat ACX All Weather Synthetic Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant SAE Approved 80W-90 (One inch below plug threads) Hypoid Drive Belt Width 28.5 mm (1.12 in.) - 500 35.0 mm (1.38 in.) - 700 Brake Fluid DOT 4 Taillight/Brakelight 12V/8W/27W Headlight 12V/60/55W ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Ignition Timing (500) 14° BTDC @ 1300 RPM (at full operating temperature( (700) 16° BTDC @ 1300 RPM Spark Plug Cap 5000 ohms Ignition Coil Resistance (primary) Less than 5.0 ohms - 500 Less than 1 ohm - 700 (secondary) N/A Ignition Coil Primary Voltage Battery Voltage Stator Coil Resistance (CKP Sensor) 104-156 ohms (AC generator) Less than 1 ohm AC Generator Output (no load) 60 AC volts @ 5000 RPM Crankshaft Position Sensor AC Voltage 2.5 volts or more - 500 2.0 volts or more - 700 VALVES AND GUIDES (500) Valve Face Diameter (intake) 30.6 mm (exhaust) 27.0 mm Valve/Tappet Clearance (intake) 0.10 mm (cold engine) (exhaust) 0.17 mm Valve Guide/Stem (intake) 0.04 mm Clearance (max) (exhaust) 0.06 mm Valve Guide Inside Diameter 5.000-5.012 mm Valve Seat Angle (intake/exhaust) 45° Valve Spring Free Length (min) 42.8 mm 18.6 kg (41.1 lb) Valve Spring Tension @ 35.2 mm VALVES AND GUIDES (700) Valve Face Diameter (intake) 31.6 mm (exhaust) 27.9 mm Valve/Tappet Clearance (intake) 0.1016 mm (cold engine) (exhaust) 0.1524 mm Valve Guide/Stem Clearance (intake) 0.051 mm 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) 38.65 mm Valve Spring Tension @ 31.5 mm 16.32 kg (35.97 lb) Tire Size
