Arctic Cat 2015 Wildcat, Operator'S Manual

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Tubeless Tire Repair
Should a leak or flat tire occur due to a
puncture, the tire may be repaired using a
plug-type repair. If the damage is from a
cut or if the puncture cannot be repaired
using a plug, the tire must be replaced.
When operating the vehicle in areas
where transportation or service facilities
are not readily available, it is strongly
recommended to carry a plug-type repair
kit and a tire pump along.
Wheels
1. Park the vehicle on level ground, shift
into park, and engage the differential
lock.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel to
be removed.
3. Elevate the vehicle.
4. Remove the lug nuts.
5. Remove the wheel.
6. Install the wheel and using a torque
wrench, tighten the lug nuts in 20 ft-lb
increments using a crisscross pattern to
80 ft-lb.
Muffler/Spark Arrester
The muffler has a spark arrester which
must be periodically cleaned. At the
intervals shown in the Maintenance
Schedule, clean the spark arrester using
the following procedure.
1. Remove the screws securing the rear
heat shield section; then remove the
three cap screws securing the spark
arrester.
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2. Using a suitable brush, clean the car-
bon deposits from the screen taking
care not to damage the screen.
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NOTE: If the screen or gasket is
damaged in any way, it must be
replaced.
3. Install the spark arrester assembly
and secure with the cap screws.
Tighten to 60 in.-lb.
4. Secure the rear heat shield section
with the five screws.
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Light Replacement
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NOTE: The LED’s are not replace-
able. The entire assembly must be
replaced as a component.
To replace the headlight assembly, use
the following procedure.
1. Remove the wiring harness connector
from the back of the headlight.
2. Remove the three mounting screws;
then remove the headlight assembly.
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! WARNING
Wait until the muffler cools to avoid
burns.