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Lubrication
Chain Case
Checking Lubricant Level
NOTE: The snowmobile must be
on a level surface for this procedure.
1. Remove the level plug from the
chain case cover. The lubricant
should be level with the bottom
threads of the level plug hole.
0753-159
0753-158
NOTE: Adding lubricant can be
done by the snowmobile owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner does
not feel qualified, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer for this service.
This service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner
.
2. If the lubricant level is low, remove
the fill plug and add Synthetic
Chain Lube through the fill plug
hole. When the lubricant reaches
the bottom threads of the level plug
hole, install the level plug. Tighten
to 60 in.-lb (6.8 N-m).
Replacing Lubricant
NOTE: Replacing the lubricant can
be done by the snowmobile owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner 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
.
1. Place the snowmobile on a level sur-
face. Remove both access panels and
the hood; then remove the exhaust res-
onator.
2. Place a drain pan under the chain case;
then loosen the screws securing the
chain case cover/oil tank assembly to
the chain case housing starting with the
bottom screws first.
3. Remove all screws; then swing the
chain case out of the way.
4. Inspect all chain case components
along with the cover seal for nicks or
damage.
5. Wipe the chain case cover and housing
free of old oil; then install the cover and
secure using the previously removed
screws. Tighten to 12 ft-lb (16.3 N-m).
6. Remove the level plug from the chain
case cover.
7. Remove the fill plug from the chain
case cover and add Synthetic Chain
Lube through the fill plug hole. When
the lubricant reaches the bottom threads
of the level plug hole, install the level
plug. Tighten to 60 in.-lb. (6.8 N-m).
8. Install the exhaust resonator and secure
using the previously removed hard-
ware.
9. Install the hood and both access panels.
Rear Suspension
This procedure should be done every 40
operating hours.
NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends that
Arctic Cat Low-Temp Grease (p/n 7639-
517) be used for this procedure.
Lubricate all grease fittings with low-
temperature grease.
