Arctic Cat BEARCAT 2015, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance Checklist
Item Interval Page Remarks
Brake System Daily 39 Check for binding, leakage, and proper operation;
lever firmness, travel, caliper, disc, and pads
Cooling System - Liquid
(5000) Daily 13,32 Check for leakage, damage, obstructions, coolant
level
Oil System Daily — Check for leakage, damage, and injection/engine
oil level
Engine Oil (5000) 2500 Mi/
Seasonal
30 Change oil and filter
Battery Daily 13,36 Check for proper charge and tight connections
Stop Switch Daily — Check for proper operation
Hoses Daily — Check for damage, leakage, and wear
Headlight & Taillight/Brakelight Daily 47-50 Check for proper operation and cleanliness
Steering System Daily — Check for proper operation, tightness of bolts, and
binding
Throttle Control System Daily 23 Check for binding, sticking, proper operation, throt-
tle cable tension, and wear
Drive Belt Daily
Monthly
41 Check for wear, cracks, and fraying
Check length and width dimensions
Ski Wear Bars Daily 51 Check for wear and damage
Carburetors (2000) Seasonal 32-34 Inspect/clean as necessary
Electrical Wiring Weekly — Check for wear, damage, and tight connections
Exhaust System Weekly 13 Check for damage, leakage, and obstructions
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners Weekly — Check tightness
Recoil Starter Weekly — Check rope for wear, fraying, and proper operation
Shock Absorbers Weekly 15,45 Check for fluid leakage and damage
Spark Plugs (2000) Weekly 35 Check center electrode insulator color, carbon,
and gap
Valve Clearance (5000) 5000 Mi/
Seasonal
36 Check/adjust
Suspension Weekly 45 Check for damage, loose components, and proper
adjustment
Track Tension/Alignment Weekly 43,44 Check/adjust as necessary
Wear Strips Weekly 51 Check for wear and damage
Wires & Cables Weekly — Check for wear, damage, and fraying
Fuel System - Tank, Pump,
In-Line Filter, & Vent Hose Weekly — Check for damage, wear, obstructions, and leak-
age
Fuel Filter (5000) 5000 Mi/
2 years
— Replace
Air Silencer (2000) Seasonal — Inspect/clean
Gear Case Seasonal 25 Flush and change drive fluid prior to storage
Heat Exchangers Monthly — Check for wear, leakage, and damage
Drive Clutch/Driven Clutch Monthly 14,15 Check for damage, binding, and wear/remove
drive belt, clean drive clutch/driven clutch with
compressed air, and clean sheaves with suitable
parts-cleaning solvent
Front & Rear Suspension Monthly 26,27 Grease