Arctic Cat 450 2010, Service Manual

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Periodic Maintenance
This section has been organized into sub-sections
which show common maintenance procedures for the
Arctic Cat ATV.

NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the use of new
gaskets, lock nuts, and seals and lubricating all
internal components when servicing the
engine/transmission.

NOTE: Some photographs and illustrations used
in this section are used for clarity purposes only
and are not designed to depict actual conditions.

NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located
in Section 1.
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the
technician when performing service procedures in this
section.

NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Parts Department.
Lubrication Points
It is advisable to lubricate certain components periodi-
cally to ensure free movement. Apply light oil to the
components using the following list as reference.
A. Throttle Lever Pivot/Cable Ends
B. Brake Lever Pivot/Cable Ends
C. Auxiliary Brake Cable Ends
D. Shift Lever Cable End
Air Filter
Use the following procedure to remove the filter and
inspect and/or clean it.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
FILTER
1. Remove the seat; then remove the cap screws
securing the storage compartment.
2. Raise the storage compartment cover; then slide
the cover forward and off the compartment.
Remove the storage compartment.
3. Remove three machine screws; then remove the
air filter cover.
FI513A
4. Remove the air filter element/spring assembly and
separate the element from the screen.
FI515
5. Fill a wash pan larger than the element with a
non-flammable cleaning solvent; then dip the ele-
ment in the solvent and wash it.

NOTE: Foam Air Filter Cleaner and Foam Air Fil-
ter Oil are available from Arctic Cat.
6. Dry the element.
7. Put the element in a plastic bag; then pour in air
filter oil and work the oil into the element. Attach
the element to the filter screen.

NOTE: Carefully squeeze excessive oil from the
filter element. Do not twist foam to remove oil.
Description p/n
Compression Tester Kit 0444-213
Oil Filter Wrench 0644-389
Tachometer 0644-275
Timing Light 0644-296
Valve Clearance Adjuster 0444-255
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