Arctic Cat Bearcat 570 XT, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance Checklist
Item Interval Page Remarks
Brake System Daily 43 Check for binding, leakage, and proper operation;
lever firmness, travel, caliper, disc, and pads
Cooling System - Liquid (Bearcat
Z1 XT/TZ1 Models) Daily 15,35 Check for leakage, damage, obstructions, coolant
level
Oil System Daily — Check for leakage, damage, and injection/engine
oil level
Engine Oil (Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1
Non-Turbo Models) 2500 Mi/
Seasonal
34 Change oil and filter
Engine Oil (TZ1 Turbo Models) 2000 Mi/
Seasonal
34 Change oil and filter
Battery Daily 15,40 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 52-55 Check for proper operation and cleanliness
Steering System Daily — Check for proper operation, tightness of bolts,
and binding
Throttle Control System Daily 25 Check for binding, sticking, proper operation,
throttle cable tension, and wear
Drive Belt Daily
Monthly
46 Check for wear, cracks, and fraying
Check length and width dimensions
Ski Wear Bars Daily 55 Check for wear and damage
Carburetors (Bearcat 570/T570
Models) Seasonal 36-38 Inspect/clean as necessary
Electrical Wiring Weekly — Check for wear, damage, and tight connections
Exhaust System Weekly 14 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 17,50 Check for fluid leakage and damage
Spark Plugs (Bearcat 570/T570
Models) Weekly 39 Check center electrode insulator color, carbon,
and gap
Valve Clearance (Bearcat Z1 XT/
TZ1 Models) 5000 Mi/
Seasonal
40 Check/adjust
Suspension Weekly 50 Check for damage, loose components, and
proper adjustment
Track Tension/Alignment Weekly 48,49 Check/adjust as necessary
Wear Strips Weekly 56 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 (Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1
Models) 5000 Mi/
2 years
— Replace
Air Silencer (Bearcat 570/T570
Models) Seasonal — Inspect/Clean
Air Cleaner/Filter (TZ1 Turbo
Models) Weekly/
Seasonal
32 Check/Replace
ACT Drive Gear Case Seasonal 28 Flush and change drive fluid prior to storage
Heat Exchangers Monthly — Check for wear, leakage, and damage
Drive Clutch/Driven Pulley Monthly 16,17 Check for damage, binding, and wear/remove
drive belt, clean drive clutch/driven pulley with
compressed air, and clean sheaves with suitable
parts-cleaning solvent
Front & Rear Suspension Monthly 29,30 Grease