Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2009 year). Manual - part 3

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Bearcat Z1 XT/F5/F6/F8/F1000/Z1/TZ1 Models

0743-518

Crossfire 500/600/800/1000/M-Series Models

741-633A

Crossfire 800R/1000R

0743-441

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GENERAL INFORMATION

GASOLINE-OIL
Recommended 

Gasoline (Carbureted 

Models)

The recommended gasoline to use in

these snowmobiles is 87 octane regular

unleaded. In many areas, oxygenates

(either ethanol or MTBE) are added to

the gasoline. Oxygenated gasolines

containing up to 10% ethanol or up to

15% MTBE are acceptable gasolines;

however, whenever using oxygenated

gasolines, the carburetor main jet must

be one size larger than the main jet

required for regular unleaded gasoline.

For example, if a 400 main jet is rec-

ommended for regular unleaded gaso-

line, a 410 main jet must be installed if

using an oxygenated gasoline.

When using ethanol blended gasoline,

it is not necessary to add a gasoline

antifreeze since ethanol will prevent

the accumulation of moisture in the

fuel system.

Recommended 

Gasoline (EFI Models)

The recommended gasoline to use in

these snowmobiles is 87 octane regular

unleaded. 

 NOTE: On the 2-stroke EFI
engine models for optimum perfor-
mance, do not exceed the recom-
mended 87 octane gasoline. Using
a higher octane gasoline will not
increase overall performance.

 NOTE: The Z1 Turbo models will
detect lower octane gasoline and
reduced engine performance will
result. It is recommended that 91
octane (minimum) gasoline be
used in these models.

In many areas, oxygenates (either etha-

nol or MTBE) are added to the gaso-

line. 

Oxygenated gasolines containing up to

10% ethanol or up to 15% MTBE are

acceptable gasoline. Do not use gaso-

lines containing methanol.

Recommended 

Injection Oil

The recommended oil to use in the oil-

injection system is Arctic Cat 50:1

Injection Oil (for standard models) or

Arctic Cat Synthetic APV 2-Cycle Oil

(for APV models). These oils are spe-

cially formulated to be used either as

an injection oil or as a pre-mix oil (for

break-in) and meets all of the lubrica-

tion requirements of the Arctic Cat

snowmobile engine.

Recommended Engine 

Oil (1100 cc Models)

The recommended oil to use is Syn-

thetic Turbo 0W-40 Oil (p/n 5639-

173).

! CAUTION

Do not use white gas or gasolines
containing methanol. Only Arctic
Cat approved gasoline additives
should be used.

! CAUTION

Do not use white gas or gasoline
containing methanol. Only Arctic
Cat approved gasoline additives
should be used.

! CAUTION

Any oil used in place of the recom-
mended oil could cause serious
engine damage.

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After the engine break-in period, the

engine oil should be changed every

2500-3000 miles on the 1100 cc STD

models or 1500-2000 miles on the 1100

cc Turbo models and before prolonged

storage.

Filling Gas Tank

Since gasoline expands as its tempera-

ture increases, the gas tank must be

filled to its rated capacity only. Expan-

sion room must be maintained in the

tank particularly if the tank is filled

with cold gasoline and then moved to a

warm area. 

Also, if the snowmobile is to remain on

a trailer after filling the gas tank, the

bed of the trailer must be maintained

level to prevent gasoline from draining

out through the gas tank vent hose.

Break-In Gas/Oil 

Mixing Instructions

(2-Stroke Models)

Before mixing gasoline and oil, make

sure the oil is at room temperature (20°

C/68° F). Use a U.L. approved 22.7 l (6

U.S. gal.) gasoline container for mix-

ing the gasoline and oil. To properly

mix the fuel at a 100:1 ratio, use the

following procedure:

1. Pour gasoline into the gasoline

container until approximately half

full.

2. Pour 236 ml (8 fl oz) of the recom-

mended 2-cycle oil into the gaso-

line container.

3. Install cap on gasoline container

and shake the mixture vigorously.

4. Fill the gasoline container with

gasoline; then cap the gasoline

container and shake the mixture

vigorously.

5. Using a fine-mesh screened fun-

nel, pour the fuel mixture from the

gasoline container into the snow-

mobile gas tank.

ENGINE BREAK-IN

(2-Stroke Models)

The Arctic Cat engine (when new or

rebuilt) requires a short break-in period

before the engine is subjected to heavy

load conditions. Arctic Cat requires

that the first tankful of fuel be pre-

mixed at a 100:1 ratio in all oil-injec-

tion models.

During the break-in period, a maxi-

mum of 1/2 throttle is recommended;

however, brief full-throttle accelera-

tions and variations in driving speeds

contribute to good engine break-in.

After one (1) tankful break-in period,

the snowmobile may be taken to an

authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile

dealer for a checkup. This checkup is at

the discretion and the expense of the

snowmobile owner.

! WARNING

Always fill the gas tank in a well-
ventilated area. Never add gasoline
to the snowmobile gas tank near
any open flames or with the engine
running. DO NOT SMOKE while fill-
ing the gas tank. Do not sit on the
snowmobile without first installing
the gas tank cap.

! CAUTION

Never mix oil and gasoline in the
snowmobile gas tank.

! WARNING

Always fill the gas tank in a well-
ventilated area. Never add gasoline
to the snowmobile gas tank near
any open flames or with the engine
running. DO NOT SMOKE while
mixing fuel or filling the gas tank.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

ENGINE BREAK-IN 

(1100 cc Models)

The Arctic Cat engine (when new or

rebuilt) requires a short break-in period

before the engine is subjected to heavy

load conditions.

This engine does not require any pre-

mixed fuel during the break-in period.

To ensure trouble-free operation, care-

ful adherence to the following break-in

guidelines will be beneficial.

* With occasional full-throttle operation.

To ensure proper engine break-in, Arc-

tic Cat recommends that the engine oil

and filter be changed after 500 miles.

This service is at the discretion and

expense of the snowmobile owner. 

SPEEDOMETER/

TACHOMETER 

INDICATOR ICONS 

(Standard Gauge)

Certain models are equipped with a

standard gauge combination speedom-

eter/tachometer. Indicator icons are

incorporated within the speedometer/

tachometer. Also incorporated into the

speedometer/tachometer is a digital

readout screen.

FZ003C

A. Oil Pressure/Low Oil

B. Coolant Temperature

C. Low Fuel

D. Fuel Level

E. Service

F. High Beam

G. Charging System (1100 cc)

RPM/MPH (kph)

By pushing the left button once, the

RPM and MPH will be displayed (one

on the readout screen and one with the

needle). By pushing the button once

again, the functions will be reversed. 

By pushing the left button (with speed

being displayed) for more than two

seconds, the display will change

between standard mph or metric kph.

Release the button when desired dis-

play appears.

! CAUTION

DO NOT exceed the one (1) tankful
limitation of a 100:1 gas/oil break-
in mixture. Continuous use of a
gas/oil mixture, unless consis-
tently operating in extremely cold
conditions (-26°C/-15°F or colder),
could cause spark plug fouling and
excessive carbon buildup. A 100:1
gas/oil mixture must be used in
conjunction with the oil-injection
system to ensure adequate engine
lubrication in extremely cold con-
ditions.

! CAUTION

DO NOT use premixed fuel in the
snowmobile gas tank. Engine dam-
age will occur.

0-200 miles 1/2 Throttle (45 MPH-max)

200-400 miles

1/2-3/4 Throttle

400-600 miles

1/2-3/4 Throttle *