Arctic Cat ALTERRA 400, Operator'S Manual

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2. Remove the cap and fill with the
appropriate coolant until coolant
level is between the LOW and
FULL lines. Do not overfill.
3. Install the cap on the reservoir.
4. Remove the radiator access panel;
then remove the radiator cap and add
coolant as necessary until coolant is
visible in the filler neck.
KC339A
5. Install the radiator cap and access
panel.
Shock Absorbers
Each shock absorber should be visibly
checked weekly for excessive fluid leak-
age (some seal leakage may be observed
but it does not indicate the shock is in
need of replacement), cracks or breaks in
the lower case, or a bent shock rod. If any
one of these conditions is detected,
replacement is necessary.
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NOTE: When the ATV is operated
in extremely cold weather (-23°C/-
10°F or colder), a small amount of
leakage may be present. Unless the
leakage is excessive, replacement
is not necessary.
The shock absorber has a spring force
adjustment sleeve with five adjustment
positions to allow the spring to be
adjusted for different riding and loading
conditions. If the spring action is too soft
or too stiff, adjust it according to the
chart.
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NOTE: Before attempting to
adjust suspension, clean dirt and
debris from the sleeve and remove
load from the suspension; then use
the spanner wrench to adjust the
sleeve to the desired position.
General Lubrication
Cables
None of the cables require lubrication;
however, it is advisable to lubricate the
ends of the cables periodically with a
good cable lubricant.
Engine/Transmission Oil
and Filter
Change the engine oil and oil filter at the
scheduled intervals. The engine should
always be warm when the oil is changed
so the oil will drain easily and com-
pletely.
1. Park the ATV on level ground.
2. Remove the push pin and access
panel.
3. Remove the oil level stick. Be care-
ful not to allow contaminates to
enter the opening.
Position
Spring
Force
Setting Load
1
Stronger
Soft
Stiff
Light
Heavy
2
3
4
5