Table of Contents
Limited Warranty .....................Inside Front Cover
Foreword ............................................................1
Declaration of Conformity...................................2
Snowmobile Safety Rules ..................................3
General Information ......................................4-19
Snowmobile Identification.................................. 4
Control Locations .............................................. 4
Gasoline-Oil....................................................... 5
Engine Break-In................................................. 6
Drive Belt Break-In ............................................ 6
Cold Drive-Away Function (5000)...................... 7
Speedometer/Tachometer/Indicator Icons......... 7
Diagnostic Codes (5000)................................. 11
Handlebar Tilt .................................................. 12
Exhaust System .............................................. 13
Air-Intake Silencer ........................................... 13
Cooling System (5000).................................... 13
Battery (Electric Start) ..................................... 13
Jump-Starting (5000)....................................... 13
Drive Clutch and Driven Clutch ....................... 14
Drive Clutch/Driven Clutch Alignment ............. 15
Fuel Pump ....................................................... 15
Shock Absorbers ............................................. 15
Standard-Lug Track ......................................... 15
Track Studs...................................................... 15
Reverse Operation .......................................... 16
Adjustable/Movable Backrest (Bearcat/Lynx
2000 LT)......................................................... 17
Removable Rear Seat ..................................... 18
Removable Light Bar (Bearcat XT GS) ........... 19
Winch (Bearcat XT GS)................................... 19
Towing ............................................................. 19
Operating Instructions .................................20-24
Starting and Stopping Engine ......................... 20
Braking ............................................................ 22
Emergency Stopping ....................................... 23
Throttle/Ignition Monitor Switch ....................... 23
Varying Altitude Operation ...............................24
Lubrication .................................................. 25-27
Gear Case .......................................................25
Front Suspension.............................................26
Rear Suspension .............................................27
Maintenance ............................................... 28-52
Periodic Maintenance Checklist.......................28
Fuel System.....................................................29
Fuel System.....................................................29
Checking Engine Oil Level (5000) ...................30
Changing Engine Oil/Filter (5000) ...................30
Coolant Level (5000)........................................32
Adjusting/Calibrating Carburetors (2000) ........32
Spark Plugs .....................................................35
Valve Clearance (5000) ...................................36
Battery (Electric Start) .....................................36
Fuses ...............................................................38
Brake System ..................................................39
Drive Belt .........................................................41
Track Tension ...................................................43
Track Alignment ...............................................44
Suspension ......................................................45
Lights ...............................................................47
Ski Wear Bars ..................................................51
Adjusting Ski Stance (Bearcat) ........................51
Rail Wear Strips ...............................................51
Performance Tips........................................ 53-55
Preparation for Storage .............................. 56-57
Preparation after Storage .................................58
U.S. EPA Emission Control Statement/Warranty
Coverage (U.S. Only) ....................................59
Change of Address, Ownership, or Warranty
Transfer..........................................................61
Warranty Procedure/Owner
Responsibility .......................Inside Back Cover
