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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2009 year). Manual - part 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

TELESCOPIC

HANDLEBAR

(Crossfire/M-Series

Sno Pro/Sno Pro LE

Models)

1. From each side of the steering

post, compress the locking tabs to

unlock the handlebar.

0743-463

2. With the tabs compressed, adjust

the handlebar up or down to the

desired position; then release the

tabs to lock the handlebar in place.

EXHAUST SYSTEM

The exhaust system is designed to

reduce noise and to improve the total

performance of the engine. If any

exhaust system component is removed

from the engine and the engine is run,

severe engine damage will result.

AIR-INTAKE SILENCER

Used in conjunction with the fuel

intake system is a specially designed

air-intake silencer. The purpose of the

silencer is to quiet the intake of fresh

air. Since the fuel intake system is cali-

brated with the air-intake silencer in

place, the engine must never be run

with the silencer removed. Perfor-

mance will not be improved if the air-

intake silencer is removed. In contrast,

severe engine damage will occur.

BATTERY

(Electric Start Models)

It is extremely important that the bat-

tery be maintained at full charge at all

times and that the battery connections

be clean and tight. If charging the bat-

tery becomes necessary, refer to Bat-

tery sub-section in the Maintenance
section of this manual.

! WARNING

Care must be taken to securely
lock the handlebar cam lever to
prevent unexpected “movement”
of the handlebar during operation
over rough terrain. DO NOT offset
the handlebar so steering (maxi-
mum right/left turning capabilities)
are altered or throttle and brake
controls will be affected.

! CAUTION

These snowmobiles are not
designed to be operated in dusty
conditions. Operating the snow-
mobile in dusty conditions will
result in severe engine damage.

! CAUTION

On the 1100 cc models, always turn
the ignition switch key to the OFF
position when the snowmobile is
not being used. Leaving the ignition
switch in the ON position will result
in discharging the battery and pos-
sible damage to the battery.

GENERAL INFORMATION

COOLING SYSTEM

(Liquid)

Some snowmobiles are equipped with a

closed liquid cooling system for engine

cooling. The cooling system should be

inspected daily for leakage and damage.

Also, the coolant level should be

checked daily. If leakage or damage is

detected, take the snowmobile to an

authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile

dealer for service. If not under warranty,

this service is at the discretion and

expense of the snowmobile owner.

When filling the cooling system reser-

voir, use an ethylene glycol-based cool-

ant/water mixture which will satisfy the

coldest anticipated weather conditions

of your area in accordance with the cool-

ant manufacturer’s recommendations.

For checking/filling cooling system,

refer to Coolant Level sub-section in

the Maintenance section of this man-

ual.

DRIVE CLUTCH AND

DRIVEN PULLEY

The drive clutch and driven pulley do

not require lubrication; therefore, no

special maintenance is required by the

snowmobile owner.

However, the drive clutch and driven

pulley should be disassembled,

cleaned, and inspected by an autho-

rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer

after every 800 miles of operation or at

the end of the snowmobiling season

whichever occurs first. This service is

at the discretion and expense of the

snowmobile owner.

When operating the snowmobile at

high altitudes, it may be necessary to

change certain component parts of the

drive clutch and/or the driven pulley.

See an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo-

bile dealer for further information.

DRIVE CLUTCH/

DRIVEN PULLEY

ALIGNMENT

The parallelism and the offset between

the drive clutch and driven pulley are

set at the factory. Normally, no adjust-

ment is necessary as long as neither the

drive clutch nor the driven pulley is

removed or disassembled. However, if

premature drive belt wear is experi-

enced or if the drive belt turns over, the

drive clutch/driven pulley alignment

must be checked. Take the snowmobile

to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile

dealer for this service. If not under war-

ranty, this service is at the discretion and

expense of the snowmobile owner.

FUEL PUMP

The fuel pump is designed to provide

adequate amount of gas to the carbure-

tors (on carbureted models) or to the

injectors (on EFI models) at all throttle

settings. If a fuel delivery problem is

suspected, take the snowmobile to an

authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile

dealer. If not under warranty, this ser-

vice is at the discretion and expense of

the snowmobile owner.

! CAUTION

DO NOT attempt to service the
drive clutch and driven pulley. The
drive clutch and driven pulley must
be serviced by an authorized Arc-
tic Cat Snowmobile dealer only.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SHOCK ABSORBERS

(Standard Gas)

Each shock absorber should be visibly

checked weekly for fluid leakage,

cracks or breaks in the lower case, or a

bent plunger. If any one of these condi-

tions is detected, replacement is neces-

sary. Take the snowmobile to an

authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile

dealer for this service. If not under war-

ranty, this service is at the discretion and

expense of the snowmobile owner.

 NOTE: When the snowmobile is
operated in extremely cold weather
(-23° C/-10° F or colder), a small
amount of leakage may be present.
Unless the leakage is excessive,
replacement is not necessary.

SHOCK ABSORBERS

(Rebuildable Gas)

 NOTE: The presence of an ACT
identifier (decal or embossed) on a
shock absorber body indicates a
“rebuildable” shock absorber.

 NOTE: The frequency of servicing
rebuildable shock absorbers will
vary according to the types of con-
ditions and terrain the snowmobile
has been subjected to. If riding
quality deteriorates (or seems to be
deteriorating), take the snowmobile
to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-
mobile dealer for shock absorber
evaluation and/or servicing. This
service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.

Servicing rebuildable shock absorbers

is considered normal maintenance and

is the responsibility of the owner. Take

the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic

Cat Snowmobile dealer for this service.

This service is at the discretion and

expense of the snowmobile owner. Kits

are available to either stiffen or soften

gas shock valving. If changes in shock

valving are desired, see an authorized

Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer. This

service is at the discretion and expense

of the snowmobile owner.

Each shock absorber should be visibly

checked weekly for fluid leakage,

cracks or breaks in the lower case, or a

bent plunger. If any one of these condi-

tions is detected, replacement is neces-

sary. Take the snowmobile to an

authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile

dealer for this service. If not under war-

ranty, this service is at the discretion and

expense of the snowmobile owner.

DEEP-LUG TRACK

Some models are equipped with a deep-

lug track which is specially designed for

use in powder snow riding conditions.

When the deep-lug track is operated in

hard-packed snow conditions, it will run

slightly slower than a standard-lug track

and it will accelerate wear strip wear. To

decrease the amount of wear strip wear,

slower speeds must be maintained when

operating on hard-packed trails. Accel-

erated wear strip wear caused by operat-

ing a deep-lug track on hard-packed

snow conditions is NOT covered under

Arctic Cat Inc. warranty policy.

GENERAL INFORMATION

 NOTE: If operating on ice or hard-
packed snow conditions with a
Crossfire model (except the Cross-
fire R) or with an M-Series model, it
is recommended that Ice Scratch-
ers (p/n 4639-958) be installed to
reduce wear strip and engine over-
heating.

STANDARD-LUG TRACK

Accelerated wear strip wear caused by

operating on hard-packed snow condi-

tions is NOT covered under Arctic Cat

Inc. warranty policy.

TRACK STUDS

 NOTE: Stud or hooker plate
installation will void track and tun-
nel warranty.

 NOTE: Stud installation can be
performed by the snowmobile
owner if qualified to do so. If the
owner does not feel qualified, take
the snowmobile to an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for
this service. This service is at the
discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner.

 NOTE: To prevent tunnel damage
from the studs, Tunnel Protector Kit
(p/n 4639-771) for F 570/T 570 mod-
els, (p/n 4639-968) for Crossfire mod-
els, or (p/n 5639-143) for the Bearcat
Z1 XT model must be installed.

For proper installation, use the follow-

ing procedure:

1. Using appropriate stud template

(see chart), mark the desired stud

pattern to be used.

2. Using the proper-sized stud hole

drill bit, drill out the stud holes.

3. Push the stud through the hole

from inside the track; then place

the domed support plate and lock

nut on the exposed stud.

4. Using a wrench to secure the stud,

tighten the lock nut on the exposed

stud.

It is also recommended that whenever

studs are installed on a track, carbide

wear bars should be installed on the

skis. Carbide wear bars complement

the track studs to balance steering con-

trol under these conditions. The length

of the carbide on the wear bars should

be proportionate to the number of track

studs (i.e. small number of track studs

— short length of carbide...many track

studs — long length of carbide). The

proper proportion between the number

of studs and carbide length on the wear

bar will maintain steering balance.

! CAUTION

If installing studs on the Crossfire
or F-Series Sno Pro models with a
single ply track, studs with a head
diameter of at least 28.6 mm (1.125
in.) must be used.

! WARNING

When installing studs on a single
ply track, it is important to use Arc-
tic Cat-approved studs (proper
head diameter). If approved studs
(proper head diameter) are not
used, studs could tear free of the
track causing possible injury or
even death. Consult an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for
information.

! CAUTION

If installing studs on the F-Series or
Z1 models, a short Snowflap (p/n
4706-462) or on the Crossfire mod-
els (p/n 5639-232) must be installed
or component damage will occur.

Stud Template Chart

Track Length

p/n

128 in.

4639-443

136 in.

4639-344

141 in.

4639-991

144 in.

5639-160

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