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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2009 year). Manual - part 7

GENERAL INFORMATION

REVERSE

TRANSMISSION

(Lever Style Models)

The reverse transmission offers the

operator the convenience of being able

to back up the snowmobile rather than

having to turn the snowmobile around

by hand. This feature, under most situ-

ations, should not be used to free a

stuck snowmobile as it will tend to dig

the skis deeper into the snow. Before

starting the snowmobile, be sure the

shift lever is in the desired position for

either forward or reverse operation.

Always use minimal speed when oper-

ating in reverse and come to a complete

stop before shifting from either for-

ward to reverse or reverse to forward.

Once you have shifted to a new gear,

apply slight throttle until positive

engagement of the shift has been

observed. To shift the reverse transmis-

sion, use the following procedure:

1. Come to a complete stop.

2. Pull the shift lever outward and

downward (from the forward posi-

tion) to lock into the reverse posi-

tion; then apply slight throttle until

positive engagement of the shift

has been observed.

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No special maintenance is required for

the reverse transmission; however, if

chattering is experienced when the

transmission is shifted into reverse, the

linkage may have to be adjusted. Arctic

Cat recommends taking the snowmo-

bile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-

mobile dealer for this service. If not

under warranty, this service is at the

discretion and expense of the snowmo-

bile owner.

 NOTE: A warning buzzer will
sound when the transmission is in
the reverse position; however,
always check the position of the
shift lever before accelerating.

! WARNING

Always balance the snowmobile
with the proper proportion
between the number of studs and
carbide length on the wear bars.
Do not “over drive” conditions;
use common sense in all operating
conditions.

! CAUTION

Do not use studs that are more
than 9.525 mm (0.375 in.) longer
than the track lug height.

! WARNING

Do not operate a snowmobile with
loose studs as they may be thrown
from the track. Always use a
shielded safety stand whenever
performing any maintenance or
adjustments.

! WARNING

DO NOT stand behind the snowmo-
bile or near the rotating track.
NEVER run the track at high speed
when the track is suspended.

! WARNING

Use caution and minimal speed
when operating the snowmobile in
reverse. Be sure the shift lever is in
the desired lever position.

GENERAL INFORMATION

REVERSE

TRANSMISSION

(Switch Button Style

Models)

The reverse transmission offers the

operator the convenience of being able

to back up the snowmobile rather than

having to turn the snowmobile around

by hand. This feature, under most situ-

ations, should not be used to free a

stuck snowmobile as it will tend to dig

the skis deeper into the snow. Always

use minimal speed when operating in

reverse and come to a complete stop

before shifting from either forward to

reverse or reverse to forward. To shift

the reverse transmission, use the fol-

lowing procedure:

1. Come to a complete stop.

 NOTE: The snowmobile must be
at a complete stop and the engine
running under 3000 RPM before
the system will allow shifting.

2. With the engine at idle (under 3000

RPM), press the reverse switch but-

ton; then release the button. The

reverse selection will be complete.

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 NOTE: The system will not shift
until the button is released.

3. To shift into forward, stop the

snowmobile and allow the engine

to idle (under 3000 RPM); then

press the button and release. The

forward selection will be complete.

 NOTE: A warning buzzer will
sound when the transmission is in
the reverse position.

TOWING

If the snowmobile is to be towed by

another snowmobile, do not tow using

the loops in the skis. The tow rope

should be attached to the spindles.

ADJUSTABLE/

MOVABLE BACKREST

(T-Series Models)

The backrest is designed for maximum

comfort and safety. When riding dou-

ble, the backrest must be in the rear-

ward position.

When riding single, the backrest can be

moved to the forward position.

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To change the height of the backrest,

push the adjuster down, adjust the

backrest up or down, and raise the

adjuster to lock the backrest in place.

! WARNING

Use caution and minimal speed
when operating the snowmobile in
reverse. Be sure the button is in
the desired position.

! WARNING

Moving the backrest to the forward
position limits the seating capacity
to one person only.

T-Series Models

GENERAL INFORMATION

To move the backrest, push the adjuster

down, pull the backrest up and out of

the slots, slide the backrest into the

desired position, and raise the adjuster

to lock the backrest in place.

REMOVABLE REAR

SEAT (Bearcat XT

Models)

These snowmobiles are equipped with

a removable rear seat to allow for addi-

tional cargo space when no passenger

is being carried.

 NOTE: If additional cargo is
being added, maximum weight on
the snowmobile (operator/passen-
ger/cargo) should not exceed the
maximum limitation set for each
snowmobile. See the chart in the
Suspension - Overload Springs
sub-section of this manual for
details. Also, the overload springs
should be engaged.
To remove the rear seat, use the follow-

ing procedure:

1. Remove the four pins securing the

rear seat to the seat/Speedrack

mount.

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2. Lift on the back of the seat and

move it rearward to remove it

from the mount.

To install the rear seat, use the follow-

ing procedure:

1. Place the seat into position on the

mount making sure the four pin

holes are properly aligned with the

mounting location on mount.

2. Install the four pins making sure

they are properly seated.

REMOVABLE REAR

SEAT (T-Series

Models)

These snowmobiles are equipped with

a removable rear seat to allow for addi-

tional cargo space when no passenger

is being carried.

To remove the rear seat, use the follow-

ing procedure:

 NOTE: On LXR models, the lug-
gage bag must be removed.

1. Rotate the seat latch either clock-

wise or counterclockwise and hold

it in that position; then lift the seat

and move it rearward far enough to

access the electrical connector.

! CAUTION

If moving the backrest to the for-
ward position, the rear seat must
be removed.

! WARNING

Make sure the rear seat is securely
locked in place with the four pins
before carrying a passenger or
personal injury may result.

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2. Unplug the electrical connector;

then remove the seat from the tun-

nel.

To install the seat, use the following

procedure:

1. Place the seat into position on the

tunnel; then plug in the electrical

connector.

2. Rotate the seat latch either clock-

wise or counterclockwise and hold

it in that position; then slide the

seat forward, allow it to settle into

position, and release the latch to

lock the seat securely.

REMOVABLE SEAT

(Crossfire/M-Series

Models)

These snowmobiles are equipped with

a removable seat. To remove the seat,

use the following procedure:

1. Inside the rear storage compart-

ment on the bottom of the seat-

base, rotate the latch cover away

from the right-side locking pin.

2. Lift on the back of the seat and

move it rearward to remove it

from the tunnel.

To install the seat, use the following

procedure:

1. Slide the front of the seat into

position on the tunnel; then lower

the rear of the seat onto the lock-

ing pins.

2. Press down on the rear of the seat

until the retaining clips snap into

place on the locking pins; then rotate

the latch cover until it snaps into

place on the right-side locking pin.

REMOVABLE/

ADJUSTABLE SEAT

(TZ1 Turbo/LXR

Models)

These snowmobiles are equipped with

a removable/adjustable operator seat.

To remove the seat, use the following

procedure:

1. Adjust the seat to the lowest posi-

tion; then while lifting on the top

forward part of the seat, remove the

self-tapping screw from the right

side of the seat support assembly.

2. Press in on the left-end of the seat

adjuster lever at the rear storage

compartment; then pull out on the

seat adjuster lever.

3. Lift on the back of the seat and

move it forward and upward to
remove it from the chassis.

To install the seat, use the following

procedure:

! WARNING

Make sure the rear seat is securely
locked in place before carrying a
passenger or personal injury may
result.

! WARNING

Make sure the seat is securely
locked in place or personal injury
may result.

! CAUTION

Do not use the adjuster lever to lift
the seat.

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