Arctic Cat Bearcat 570 XT, Operator'S Manual

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4. Position the console onto the air-intake
silencer; then secure with the single
torx-head screw beneath the console
(located between the headlights).
5. Install the two torx-head screws located
to the outside of the headlight adjust-
ment knobs; then tighten securely.
6. Check headlight aim (see Adjusting
Headlight Aim in this sub-section).
Adjusting Headlight Aim
The headlight can be adjusted for vertical
aim of the HIGH/LOW beam. The geo-
metric center of HIGH beam zone is to be
used for vertical aiming.
1. Position the snowmobile on a level
floor so the headlight is approxi-
mately 8 m (25 ft) from an aiming
surface (wall or similar surface).
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NOTE: There should be an “aver-
age” operating load on the snowmo-
bile when adjusting headlight aim.
2. Measure the distance from the floor
to midpoint of the headlight.
3. Using the measurement obtained in
step 2, make a horizontal mark on
the aiming surface.
4. Make a vertical mark which intersects
the horizontal mark on the aiming sur-
face directly in front of the headlight.
5. Engage the brake lever lock and start
the engine. Move the headlight dim-
mer switch to the HIGH beam posi-
tion. DO NOT USE LOW BEAM.
6. Observe the headlight beam aim.
Proper aim is when the most intense
beam is centered on the vertical mark
5 cm (2 in.) below the horizontal
mark on the aiming surface.
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7. Adjust the headlight using the
adjustment knobs until correct aim is
obtained. Shut the engine off; then
disengage the brake lever lock.
Ski Wear Bars
The ski wear bar is a replaceable bar
attached to the underside of the ski. The
purpose of the wear bar is to assist in turn-
ing the snowmobile, to minimize ski wear,
and to maintain good steering control. If the
snowmobile is operated primarily in deep
snow, ski wear bar wear will be minimal;
however, if the snowmobile is operated on
terrain where the snow cover is minimal,
the ski wear bar will wear faster. To main-
tain positive steering characteristics, Arctic
Cat recommends that the ski wear bars be
checked before each use and replaced if
worn beyond 1/2 of the original diameter.
Ski wear bars are available from an autho-
rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer.
Removing Ski Wear Bars
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NOTE: Determine which type of
wear bar is being replaced and
remove and install accordingly.
1. Remove ice and snow buildup from
the ski.
2. Using a suitable safety stand or lift,
elevate the front of the snowmobile.
3. Remove the lock nuts securing the
wear bar to the ski.
! WARNING
Do not operate the snowmobile
unless headlight beam is adjusted
properly. An incorrectly adjusted
beam will not provide the operator
the optimum amount of light.
! WARNING
Operating the snowmobile with
excessively worn ski wear bars may
result in a loss of steering control.