Arctic Cat 660 cc, Service Manual, Page: 74 / 396

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7. Thread the recoil starter rope through the bushing
in the console and the handle; then tie a knot at the
end of the rope and pull the handle up and onto the
knot.
8. Untie the slip-knot at the starter case and allow it
to slowly rewind into the case.
9. Connect the fuel hose to the carburetor; then turn
the gas tank shut-off valve to the OPEN position.
10. Connect the engine wiring harness to the main
wiring harness; then secure the wiring harnesses
with a cable tie.
11. Install the tie rods on the steering post; then secure
with lock nuts (threads coated with blue Loctite
#243) and washers. Tighten to 2.5-2.8 kg-m (18-
20 ft-lb).
12. Place the steering post in position in the lower
steering post bearing and on the steering post
support.
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13. Place the upper steering post bearing into position
on the steering post and support; then secure with
the bearing retainer, cap screws, and lock nuts.
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14. Position the choke and throttle cables in the
bracket; then connect them to the carburetor.
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15. Tighten the adjustment jam nuts securely.
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NOTE: At this point, install the drive chain (see
D r i v e C h a i n a n d S p r o ck e t s s u b - s e c t i o n i n
Section 8).
Installing Engine
(660 cc Models)
1. Install the oil drain plug to the oil pan and tighten
to 5.0 kg-m (36 ft-lb) and place the access plug
into the drain hole in the belly pan.
2. Using an appropriate hoist, carefully lower the
engine into the engine compartment.
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NOTE: Engine lift points consist of a bracket on
the front right side of the exhaust manifold and an
integral eye of the alternator adjustment bracket.
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NOTE: It may be necessary to screw the engine
torque bumper in to allow the engine mounts to
line up properly.
3. Connect the recirculation hose to the main feed
coolant hose; then secure the hose with a clamp.
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4. With the clamps in place on the main coolant hose,
connect the hose to the outlet at the underside of
the exhaust manifold.