Arctic Cat ALTERRA 400, Operator'S Manual

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7. Using a crisscross pattern, tighten
the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb increments
to a final torque of 40 ft-lb (steel
wheel), 60 ft-lb (aluminum wheel w/
black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (aluminum
wheel w/chrome nuts).
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.
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2. Using a suitable brush, clean the car-
bon deposits from the screen taking
care not to damage the screen.
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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.
Light Bulb Replacement
The wattage rating of each bulb is shown
in the chart. When replacing a burned
bulb, always use the same wattage rating.
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NOTE: The bulb portion of the
headlight is fragile. HANDLE WITH
CARE. When replacing the head-
light bulb, do not touch the glass
portion of the bulb. If the glass is
touched, it must be cleaned with a
dry cloth before installing. Skin oil
residue on the bulb will shorten the
life of the bulb.
To replace the headlight bulb, use the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Remove the rubber cover from the
back of the headlight.
2. Push forward and up on the retaining
tab and remove the bulb.
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3. Install the new bulb into the hous-
ing; then secure with the retaining
tabs.
4. Install the rubber cover.
To replace the running lights, use the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Turn the bulb socket counter-clock-
wise; then pull the bulb socket from
the running light housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it from
the bulb socket.
3. Install a new bulb into the socket.
! WARNING
Wait until the muffler cools to avoid
burns.
Headlight 12V/35W (4)
Taillight/Brakelight 12V/5W/21W
CAUTION
Use only specified bulbs indicated in
the chart as replacement bulbs.
CAUTION
When replacing the headlight bulb,
be careful not to touch the glass
portion of the bulb. Grasp the new
bulb with a clean cloth.