6
Periodic Maintenance
This section has been organized into sub-sections which show
common maintenance procedures for the Arctic Cat ATV.
NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the use of new gas-
kets, lock nuts, and seals and lubricating all internal
components when servicing the engine/transmission.
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the techni-
cian when performing service procedures in this section.
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Department.
Periodic Maintenance
Chart
A = Adjust I = Inspect C = Clean
L = Lubricate D = Drain R = Replace T = Tighten
* Service/Inspect more frequently when operating in adverse conditions.
** When using an API certified SM 0W-40 oil.
*** When using Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic oil, oil change interval can be increased to every 1,000 miles or every year.
Description
p/n
Compression Tester Kit
0444-213
Oil Filter Wrench
0644-389
Spanner Wrench
0444-240
Valve Clearance Adjuster
0444-255
Item
Initial Service
After Break-In
(First Month or
100 Miles)
Every
Day
Every
Month or
Every 100
Miles
Every 3
Months or
Every 300
Miles
Every 6
Months or
Every 500
Miles
Every Year
or Every
1500 Miles
As
Needed
Battery
I
I
C
Fuses
I
R
Air Filter
I
I
R
Valve/Tappet Clearance
I
I
A
Engine Compression
I
Spark Plug(s)
I
I
R (4000 Mi
or 18 Mo)
Muffler/Spark Arrester
C
R
Gas/Vent Hoses
I
I
R (2 Yrs)
Throttle Cable
I
I
C-L
A-R
Engine-Transmission Oil Level
I
A
Engine-Transmission Oil/Filter
R
R*/R**/R***
R
Oil Strainer
C
Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant
I
I
R (4 Yrs)
Tires/Air Pressure
I
I
R
Steering Components
I
I
I
R
V-Belt
I
l
R
Suspension (Ball joint boots, drive axle boots
front and rear, tie rods, differential and rear
drive bellows)
I
I
R
Nuts/Cap Screws/Screws/Bolts
I
I
T
Ignition Timing
I
Headlight/Taillight-Brakelight
I
I
R
Switches
I
I
R
Shift Lever
I
A-L
Handlebar Grips
I
R
Handlebar
I
I
R
Gauges/Indicators
I
I
R
Frame/Welds/Racks
I
l
Electrical Connections
I
l
C
Complete Brake System (Hydraulic & Auxiliary)
I
I
C
L-R
Brake Pads
I
I*
R
Brake Fluid
I
I
R (2 Yrs)
Brake Hoses
I
I
R (4 Yrs)
Coolant/Cooling System
I
I
R (2 Yrs)
