Arctic Cat 2015 Pantera 7000, Service Manual

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44. Open the coolant bleed screw on the cylinder head;
then add coolant to the reservoir until coolant is visi-
ble at the bleed screw.
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45. Tighten the bleed screw; then add coolant until cool-
ant is at the tab of the coolant tank.
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46. With the oil filter installed and tightened to 15 ft-lb,
pour the recommended quantity of the recommended
oil into the oil reservoir.
47. Open the air bleed screw until no air is heard purging
from the oil pump. Tighten the bleed screw to 96 in.-
lb.
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48. Place the emergency stop switch in the RUN position
and the ignition switch to the ON position. Start the
engine. The warning icon should go out within five
seconds.
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NOTE: If the warning icon does not go out, shut the
engine off immediately and repeat step 47; then
repeat step 48.
49. Start the engine and allow it to run to operating tem-
perature; then shut the engine off and allow it to cool.
50. Add oil to the oil reservoir until oil is visible halfway
up in the sight glass.
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NOTE: At this time, connect Hood Harness Exten-
sion to the hood and connect the main harness con-
nector to the extension.
51. With the engine cool, loosen the bleed screw and
allow the coolant level in the filler neck to drop; then
with the bleed screw loose, add coolant into the filler
neck until no air is visible or heard at the bleed
screw. Tighten the bleed screw and add coolant to the
reservoir if necessary.
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NOTE: If the coolant level in the filler neck suddenly
drops when the bleed screw is loosened, an air-lock
occurred in the cylinder head. Add coolant to the
filler neck until full before starting the engine.
52. Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes.
Inspect for any signs of coolant leaks in the engine
compartment; then shut the engine off and allow it to
cool.
53. Repeat steps 51-52 (at least two more two times)
until no air is in the cooling system.
54. Disconnect the hood harness extension; then install
the hood and side panels.
CAUTION
Never start the engine with the bleed screw open.
CAUTION
After running the engine to the proper operating tem-
perature, shut the engine off; then inspect for any signs
of coolant, gasoline, or oil leakage.
CAUTION
Operating the snowmobile with air in the cooling sys-
tem will cause severe damage to the engine.