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Arctic Cat 2011 Crossfire 600, Operator'S Manual

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Page 1: ...O p e ra to r s M a n u a l Crossfire 600 Crossfire 800 Sno Pro LTD M6 M8 Sno Pro LTD M8 HCR M1000 Sno Pro Mountain Crossover Models Mountain Crossover Models SHARE OUR PASSION TM 2011...

Page 2: ...om the date of invoice and or 5000 MILES whichever comes first non transferable 3 THIRTY 30 DAYS from date of sale of snowmobile on Arctic Cat supplied batteries 4 THIRTY 30 DAYS from date of sale for...

Page 3: ...c Power Valve APV System 15 Exhaust Controlled Timing ECT System 16 Operating Instructions 17 20 Starting and Stopping Engine 17 Braking 18 Emergency Stopping 19 Throttle Ignition Monitor Switch 19 Va...

Page 4: ...l and Safety Handbook Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury to yourself or others Personal Injury To avoid injury to yourself and others NEVER operate the snowmobile without f...

Page 5: ...or service is ever required contact an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for professional service At the time of publication all information and illustrations were technically cor rect Some illu...

Page 6: ...Numbers S2011M6D3EUSB S2011M8H3EUSB S2011M8HSPUSW S2011M8HLEUSG S2011M8HEKUSB S2011M8HSEUSW S2011M8HHCUSG S2011M1LSEUSW S2011CFD1EUSB S2011CFH1EUSB S2011CFHSPUSO S2011CFHLEUSG S2011CFHSEUSG Standards...

Page 7: ...3 Snowmobile Safety Rules...

Page 8: ...ation information Control Locations Shown are the typical control locations for Arctic Cat snowmobiles Location of a specific control will vary according to model 741 633A Gasoline Oil Recommended Gas...

Page 9: ...tio use the following procedure 1 Pour gasoline into the gasoline con tainer until approximately half full 2 Pour 236 ml 8 fl oz of the recom mended 2 cycle oil into the gasoline container 3 Install c...

Page 10: ...dard Gauge Certain models are equipped with a stan dard gauge combination speedometer tachometer Indicator icons are incorpo rated within the speedometer tachometer Also incorporated into the speedome...

Page 11: ...ne prior to operating the snowmobile Once the Low Oil Warning Icon illumi nates during operation of the snowmo bile the operator must periodically monitor the level of oil in the reservoir and must fi...

Page 12: ...been selected in the speed readout the altitude value will be displayed in feet If kph has been selected in the speed readout the alti tude value will be displayed in meters To reset the maximum alti...

Page 13: ...nd expense of the snowmobile owner Additional codes are displayed on the readout screen Refer to the following chart for diagnostic codes On certain models Telescopic Handlebar Sno Pro Sno Pro LTD Mod...

Page 14: ...d 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 snowmob...

Page 15: ...fluid leakage cracks or breaks in the lower case or a bent plunger If any one of these conditions is detected replacement is necessary Take the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile deale...

Page 16: ...does not feel qualified take the snowmo bile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow mobile dealer for this service This service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner NOTE To prevent tunn...

Page 17: ...RPM above 4000 RPM the reverse func tion will be cancelled and the coolant temperature warning icon will flash This indicates the reverse switch button was pressed at too high RPM The operator must r...

Page 18: ...operating in reverse and come to a complete stop before shifting from either forward to reverse or reverse to for ward To shift the reverse transmission use the following procedure 1 Come to a comple...

Page 19: ...vo actuated system adjusts the size of the exhaust ports to provide peak perfor mance throughout the RPM range The system consists of an exhaust valve assembly mounted to the exhaust side of each cyli...

Page 20: ...ically adjusts the ignition timing to provide maximum per formance through a variety of operating conditions The ECU receives input on engine RPM demand and exhaust pipe temperature engine condition a...

Page 21: ...appears dark there is a sufficient amount of fluid in the reservoir 3 Test the throttle control lever by completely compressing and releas ing it several times The lever MUST return to the idle positi...

Page 22: ...xpected loss of brakes If this occurs the brake fluid requires a cool down period before the brakes will again function properly This cool down period will vary depend ing upon the ambient air tempera...

Page 23: ...of the throttle system result ing in a loss of return spring force the monitor switch will stop the engine when the throttle control lever is released If the snowmobile engine stops abruptly when the...

Page 24: ...h is now bypassed All other ignition electrical features ignition switch emergency stop switch headlight taillight and brakelight will operate properly Varying Altitude Operation Operating a snowmobil...

Page 25: ...he gear case then install a drain adapter fit ting 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...

Page 26: ...l oz remaining models of recom mended gear case fluid into the check fill hole then install the plug Tighten securely 21 Install the driven pulley then install the drive belt see Drive Belt sub sectio...

Page 27: ...Arctic Cat recommends that Arctic Cat All Temp Grease p n 4639 365 be used for this proce dure NOTE Illustrated are the general locations of grease fittings Actual locations will vary from model to mo...

Page 28: ...ekly 10 Check for damage leakage and obstructions Nuts Bolts Fasteners Weekly Check tightness Recoil Starter Weekly Check rope for wear fraying and proper operation Shock Absorbers Weekly 11 34 Check...

Page 29: ...nt NOTE Always check the coolant level with the engine cold Locate the appropriate FULL mark on the coolant reservoir If coolant is below the FULL mark add coolant to the FULL mark Spark Plugs NOTE Al...

Page 30: ...before changing spark plugs as incorrect heat range spark plugs could cause poor engine per formance or engine damage Checking Adjusting APV Cables Proper cable adjustment is critical to the operation...

Page 31: ...e adjusted then using the adjusting nuts lengthen or shorten the housing as needed 7 Once the proper length has been attained hold the adjusting nut in place and tighten the jam nut securely 8 Place t...

Page 32: ...for service If not under war ranty this service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner Bleeding Brake System If the brake lever feels spongy when applied the brake system may need t...

Page 33: ...e snowmobile owner NOTE When installing new brake pads always install them as a set Never install just one pad or use brake pads which have been used in another snowmobile 1 Measure the thickness of b...

Page 34: ...to exact specifi cations and of quality material Belts made by other manufacturers may not be of the same specifications or quality and therefore usage could result in poor performance and pre mature...

Page 35: ...crew lock washer washer and sheave adjuster from the end of the driven pulley NOTE Assure that the shims and O ring are not removed from the adjuster 0743 395 5 Remove the cap screw w lock washer and...

Page 36: ...the recommended pressure Measure the deflection distance between the bottom of the wear strip and the inside surface of the track clip Compare the measure ment with the chart 0743 188 NOTE On the M S...

Page 37: ...ENGINE OFF NOTE Allow the track to coast to a stop DO NOT apply the brake because it could produce an inaccu rate alignment condition 4 When the track stops rotating check the relationship of the rea...

Page 38: ...Shock Springs STD NOTE On some models the front ski shock springs are not adjust able The front ski shock springs are individ ually adjustable for the terrain conditions and driving style of the oper...

Page 39: ...e air pressure in the shock pump until desired pressure is attained 5 Remove the pump valve from the shock air valve NOTE As the pump valve is being removed from the shock the sound of air loss is fro...

Page 40: ...nowflap compress the two flanged tabs located on the under side of the tunnel and carefully pry up on the front of the taillight snowflap 0744 462 1 Disconnect the taillight harness con nector 2 Remov...

Page 41: ...age operating load on the snowmo bile when adjusting headlight aim 2 Measure the distance from the floor to midpoint of the headlight 3 Using the measurement obtained in step 2 make a horizontal mark...

Page 42: ...ts Tighten to 11 15 ft lb Adjusting Ski Stance NOTE Local laws and or regula tions as to maximum width of the ski stance on these snowmobiles may be applicable Always comply with the maximum width law...

Page 43: ...t of wear strips are installed they should be tempered Tem per the wear strips by driving the snow mobile for approximately a mile on a hard pack trail then immediately drive into deep snow and allow...

Page 44: ...ection remove the belt guard then use the fol lowing procedure NOTE It may be necessary to remove a shim washer from between the driven pulley sheaves to allow the driven pulley to close tighter Addin...

Page 45: ...maximum 0 060 in clearance at point C At this point measurement between points A and C should be 1 507 in with a maximum 0 060 in clear ance If the bar either will not clear the inside edge or is mor...

Page 46: ...ne compart ment Next tighten the left side mounting bolts followed by the front and right top rear bolts Re check the parallelism If still out of specifi cation repeat correction procedure GASOLINE On...

Page 47: ...l the spark plugs and con nect the high tension leads 8 Fill the gas tank to its rated capacity then add Arctic Cat Fuel Stabilizer p n 0436 907 to the gas tank fol lowing directions on the container...

Page 48: ...ile off the ground making sure the snowmobile is secure Loosen the track adjusting bolts to reduce track tension Cover with a machine cover or a heavy tarpaulin to protect it from dirt dust and rain C...

Page 49: ...lace if necessary Make sure all connections are tight then fill the oil injection reservoir with the recommended 2 cycle oil see Gasoline Oil Recom mended Injection Oil sub section in the General Info...

Page 50: ...and continues for 30 months or 2500 miles whichever comes first COMPONENTS COVERED The emissions warranty covers major emissions control components and emission related components listed as follows En...

Page 51: ...nsfer the unused portion of the original warranty to a second party In order to transfer warranty fill out this form completely then return a copy of this form to Arctic Cat Inc Arctic Cat will then p...

Page 52: ...Fold Back Once CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP ARCTIC CAT INC PRODUCT SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPT P O BOX 810 THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701 Place Stamp Here...

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Page 55: ...ou are in a location away from your selling dealer warranty may be performed by any authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo bile dealer The authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer will examine the snowmobile or...

Page 56: ...Printed in U S A Trademarks of Arctic Cat Inc Thief River Falls MN 56701 p n 2258 798 Phone 218 681 9851 U S 204 982 1656 Canada TM ARCTIC CAT...

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