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2. Adjust the handlebar to operator’s
desired position, tighten the cap
screws evenly to 25 ft-lb, and check
steering for maximum right/left
turning capabilities.
NOTE: Do not rotate the handlebar
to a position that allows air to enter
the brake system.
Exhaust System
The exhaust system is designed to reduce
noise and to improve the total perfor-
mance of the engine. If any exhaust sys-
tem component is removed from the
engine and the engine is run, severe
engine damage will result.
Air-Intake Silencer
Used in conjunction with the fuel intake
system is a specially designed air-intake
silencer. The purpose of the silencer is to
quiet the intake of fresh air. Since the fuel
intake system is calibrated with the air-
intake silencer in place, the engine must
never be run with the silencer removed.
Performance will not be improved if the
air-intake silencer is removed. In con-
trast, severe engine damage will occur.
Air-Intake Filter (7000)
The air filter is used in conjunction with
the air-intake system. The purpose of the
filter is to clean the outside air before it is
sucked into the engine. Since the fuel
intake system is calibrated with the filter
in place, the engine must never be run
with the filter removed.
Cooling System (3000/
7000)
These snowmobiles are equipped with a
closed liquid cooling system for engine
cooling. The cooling system should be
inspected daily for leakage and damage.
Also, the coolant level should be checked
daily. If leakage or damage is detected,
take the snowmobile to an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for ser-
vice. If not under warranty, this service is
at the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner.
Battery
It is extremely important that the battery
be maintained at full charge at all times
and that the battery connections be clean
and tight. If charging the battery becomes
necessary, refer to Battery sub-section in
the Maintenance section.
Jump-Starting
NOTE: Arctic Cat does not recom-
mend jump-starting a snowmobile
with a dead battery but rather to
remove the battery, service it, and
correctly charge it; however, in an
emergency, it may be necessary to
jump-start a snowmobile. If so, use
the following procedure to carefully
and safely complete this procedure.
! WARNING
Tighten lock nuts/cap screws accord-
ing to specifications to prevent unex-
pected “movement” of the handlebar
during operation over rough terrain.
DO NOT position the handlebar so
steering (maximum right/left turning
capabilities) or throttle and brake
controls are affected.
CAUTION
These snowmobiles are not designed
to be operated in dusty conditions.
Operating the snowmobile in dusty
conditions will result in severe
engine damage.
CAUTION
Always turn the ignition switch key to
the OFF position when the snowmo-
bile is not being used. Leaving the
ignition switch in the ON position will
result in discharging the battery and
possible damage to the battery.