Periodic Maintenance/Tune-Up Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap screws. Make sure rivets holding components together are tight. Replace all loose rivets. Care must be taken that all calibrated nuts, bolts, and cap screws are tightened to specifications. It is advisable to lubricate certain components periodically to ensure free movement. Apply light oil to the components using the following list as reference.
A. Accelerator Pedal Pivot/Cable Ends
5. Rinse off any remaining soap. Remove any excess water from the element by pressing it with a towel. 6. Allow the element to dry completely. 7. Spray oil generously onto the air filter and work the oil into the element. Squeeze the element to remove excess oil.
CAUTION A torn air filter can cause damage to the engine. Dirt and dust may get inside the engine if the element is torn. Carefully examine the element for tears before and after cleaning it. Replace the element with a new one if it is torn.
8. Clean any dirt or debris from inside the filter housing.
B. Brake Pedal Pivot
9. Inspect the drain beneath the main housing for debris and for proper sealing.
C. Shift Cable 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. NOTE: When indicated for use, each special tool will be identified by its specific name, as shown in the chart below, and capitalized. Description Compression Tester Kit
p/n 0444-213
Oil Filter Wrench
0644-389
Timing Light
0644-296
Valve Clearance Adjuster
0444-255
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic Cat Service Department.
Air Filter/Pre-Filter Air Filter NOTE: To access the air filter, the seats and the cen-
ter console must be removed.
PR882A
10. Install the air filter, air filter frame, and cover. 11. Install the center console; then install the driver and passenger seats making sure they are securely latched. Pre-Filter NOTE: The pre-filter is located behind the driver’s seat (1000) or the passenger seat (700).
1. Remove the seats and access cover. 2. Loosen the clamp and remove the pre-filter.
1. Remove dirt and debris from around the filter housing.
3. Clean the pre-filter with a non-flammable cleaning solvent.
2. Unsnap the four spring-clip fasteners and remove the air filter cover.
4. Rinse thoroughly with warm water, squeeze, and press to remove excess solvent; do not twist. Allow to air dry.
3. Place the element in a pan larger than the element and spray both sides generously with cleaning solvent. Let sit approximately three minutes. NOTE: Foam Air Filter Cleaner and Foam Air Filter Oil are available from Arctic Cat.
5. Oiling of the pre-filter is not required. Check for wear or damage and replace if necessary.
Valve/Tappet Clearance
4. In a pan larger than the element and with a mild detergent (dish soap) and water, wash all the dirt and oil off by squeezing the element, not twisting it (wringing out or twisting the filter can cause damage).
To check and adjust valve/tappet clearance, use the following procedure.
NOTE: The seats, center console, spark plug(s), and
air filter housing must be removed for this procedure.
NOTE: The engine must be cold for this procedure.
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