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General Information
NOTE: Some photographs and illustrations used in
this section are used for clarity purposes only and are
not designed to depict actual conditions.
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively, cracked,
or damaged in any way, replacement is necessary.
General Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
* One inch below plug threads.
** At the plug threads.
Torque Specifications
* w/Blue Loctite #243 ** w/Red Loctite #271
*** w/Green Loctite #609
MISCELLANY
Tire Size
Front - 26 x 9-12
Rear - 26 x 11-12
Tire Inflation Pressure
0.35 kg/cm² (5 psi)
Spark Plug Type
NGK CPR8E
Spark Plug Gap
0.5-0.6 mm (0.019-0.024
in.)
Gas Tank Capacity
21.6 L (5.7 U.S. gal.)
Coolant Capacity
3.3 L (3.5 U.S. qt)
Differential Capacity
275 ml (9.3 fl oz)*
Rear Drive Capacity
250 ml (8.5 fl oz)**
Engine Oil Capacity (approx)
2.6 L (2.75 U.S. qt) -
Overhaul
1.9 L (2.0 U.S. qt) - Change
Gasoline (recommended)
87 Octane Regular
Unleaded
Engine Oil (recommended)
Arctic Cat ACX All Weather
(Synthetic)
Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant
SAE Approved 80W-90
Hypoid
Drive Belt Width (minimum)
35.6 mm (1.40 in.)
Brake Fluid
DOT 4
Taillight/Brakelight
12V/8W/27W
Headlight
12V/27W (2)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ignition Timing
10° BTDC @ 1500 RPM
Spark Plug Cap
5000 ohms
Ignition Coil Resistance
(primary)
(secondary)
4.8 ohms
12k-19k ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Voltage
Battery Voltage
Stator Coil (crankshaft position sensor)
Resistance
(AC generator)
150-250 ohms
Less than 1 ohm
Crankshaft Position Sensor AC Voltage
2.0 volts or more
Generator Output (no load)
75 AC volts or more @ 5000
RPM
EXHAUST COMPONENTS
Part
Part Bolted To
Torque
ft-lb N-m
Exhaust Pipe
Engine
20
27
Spark Arrester
Muffler
48
in.-lb
5.5
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Coil
Air Filter Housing
7
10
STEERING COMPONENTS
Steering Post Bearing Housing Frame
20
27
Steering Post Bearing Flange Frame
20
27
Lower Steering Bearing
Washer Cap Screw***
Steering Post
40
54
Tie Rod End
Knuckle/Steering Post
30
41
EPS Housing
Frame
35
47
BRAKE COMPONENTS
Brake Disc*
Hub
15
20
Brake Hose
Caliper
20
27
Brake Hose (Banjo-Fitting)
Master Cylinder
20
27
Brake Hose
Auxiliary Brake Cylinder
20
27
Master Cylinder (Rear)
Frame
12
16
Hydraulic Caliper
Knuckle (w/“Patch-Lock”)
20
27
Master Cylinder Clamp
Master Cylinder
6
8
Brake Pedal
Brake Pedal Axle
25
34
CHASSIS COMPONENTS
Footrest
Frame (8 mm)
20
27
Footrest
Frame (10 mm)
40
54
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (Front)
A-Arm
Frame
50
68
Knuckle
Ball Joint
35
47
Shock Absorber
Frame/Upper A-Arm
50
68
Ball Joint
A-Arm
50
68
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (Rear)
Shock Absorber (Upper)
Frame
50
68
Shock Absorber (Lower)
Lower A-Arm
20
27
A-Arm
Frame
50
68
Knuckle
A-Arm
35
47
DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS
Front Differential
Frame/Differential
Bracket
38
52
Rear Gear Case
Frame
38
52
Pinion Housing
Differential Housing
23
31
Differential Housing Cover***
Differential Housing
23
31
Lock Collar
Differential Housing
125
169
Hub Nut
Shaft/Axle (max)
200
272
Oil Drain Plug
Front Differential/ Rear
Drive
45
in.-lb
5
Oil Fill Plug
Front Differential/ Rear
Drive
16
22
Wheel (Steel)
Hub
40
54
Wheel (Aluminum)
Hub
80
108
Rear Drive Input Shaft/Housing Differential Housing
23
31
Rear Output Drive Flange
Rear Yoke Flange
20
27
Shift Cam Stopper
Shift Stopper
8
11
Shift Cam Plate
Shift Cam Shaft
8
11
Shifter Housing
Crankcase
8
11
Engine Output Shaft**
Rear Gear Case Input
Flange
20
27
