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Tire Tread Condition
The use of worn-out tires on an ATV is
very dangerous. A tire is considered to
be worn out when the depth of the tread
is less than 3 mm (1/8 in.). Be sure to
replace the tires before reaching this
minimum specification.
Tire Replacement
The ATV has low-pressure tubeless tires. Have this maintenance per-
formed by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or a qualified tire repair
station.
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 ATV 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 ATV on level ground and engage the brake lever lock.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel to be removed.
3. Elevate the ATV.
4. Remove the lug nuts.
5. Remove the wheel.
6. Install the wheel and install the lug nuts.
7. Tighten the nuts in a crisscross pattern in 20 ft-lb increments to 80
ft-lb.
8. Remove the jack.
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 cap screws securing the
spark arrester assembly to the muf-
fler; then remove the spark arrester.
2. Using a suitable brush, clean the car-
bon deposits from the screen taking
care not to damage the screen.
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 securely.
! WARNING
The use of worn-out tires is dangerous and can increase the
risk of an accident.
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved tires when replacing tires. Fail-
ure to do so could result in unstable ATV operation.
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! WARNING
Wait until the muffler cools to avoid burns.
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