Arctic Cat 2014 XF 2-STROKE, Service Manual

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a. Suspend the thermostat in a container filled with
water; then heat the water and monitor the tem-
perature with a thermometer.
b. The thermostat should open at 30°C (86°F). Once
the thermostat starts to open, remove the thermo-
stat and allow it to cool down verifying it has
returned to the fully closed position.
Cooling System
Schematic
The following schematic is representative of the different
styles of cooling systems in the Arctic Cat snowmobiles.
Some components may vary from model to model; there-
fore, the technician should use discretion and sound judg-
ment when servicing a particular cooling system.
0747-869
Recoil Starter
741-373B
REMOVING
1. Tie a slip-knot in the starter rope below the console
and allow the rope to slowly retract against the
starter case.
2. Remove the knot at the handle, remove the handle,
and account for the handle cap; then thread the rope
through the bushing in the console.
3. Remove the cap screws (A) securing the starter
assembly to the magneto case; then remove the
starter assembly.
CAUTION
Never heat the thermostat to the fully open position or
damage to the thermostat may occur.
KEY
A. Cap Screw
B. Roller
C. Friction Plate
D. Cap Screw w/Washer
E. Pawl Activator
F. Pawl
G. Return Spring
H. Friction Plate Spring
I. Main Spring