Arctic Cat 2010 Crossfire 600, Operator'S Manual

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LUBRICATION 23
LUBRICATION
ACT DRIVE GEAR
CASE (Each Season
Prior to Storage)

NOTE: Flushing the gear case
and replacing the lubricant can be
done by the snowmobile owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner
does not feel qualified, take the
snowmobile to an authorized Arc-
tic Cat Snowmobile dealer for this
service. This service is at the dis-
cretion and expense of the snow-
mobile owner
.
It is very important that the gear case
be flushed and the lubricant be
replaced after each season of use. Arc-
tic Cat recommends that the flushing
and replacing be done prior to off-sea-
son storage.
To flush the gear case and replace the
lubricant, use the following procedure:
1. Open the left-side access panel;
then remove the panel and the belt
guard.
2. Remove the drive belt (see Drive
Belt sub-section); then remove the
driven pulley.

NOTE: If excessive oil deposits
are noticed, take the snowmobile
to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-
mobile dealer for service. If not
under warranty, this service is at
the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner
.
3. Tip the snowmobile onto its right
side and place a piece of cardboard
underneath to protect the finish on
the hood and belly pan.

NOTE: It is recommended that
the gas tank be nearly empty (less
than 1/4 full) when tipping the
snowmobile.
4. Remove the drain plug from the
gear case; then install a drain
adapter fitting with hose into the
drain plug hole.
744-133D

NOTE: To aid in draining the lubri-
cant, it is advisable to fashion a
drain adapter by acquiring a fitting -
Gear Case Drain Fitting (p/n 0644-
552) - and a length of 3/8-in. hose.
5. Tip the snowmobile back to the
upright position; then place a drain
pan on the floor next to the drain
hose and tip the snowmobile
toward its left side far enough to
allow the lubricant to drain from
the gear case into the drain pan.

NOTE: It is critical that the snow-
mobile is on a level surface to
ensure the lubricant drains prop-
erly and completely.
6. Secure the snowmobile in this
position until the lubricant is com-
pletely drained.
7. When the lubricant has completely
drained from the gear case, tip the
snowmobile back to the upright
position, remove the drain adapter,
and install and securely tighten the
drain plug; then remove the check/
fill plug.
CAUTION
It is critical that all of the old lubri-
cant be drained from the gear case
prior to flushing the gear case.