Arctic Cat BEARCAT F5, Operator'S Manual

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17
Shock Absorbers
Standard Gas
Each shock absorber should be visibly
checked weekly for fluid leakage, cracks or
breaks in the lower case, or a bent plunger.
If any one of these conditions is detected,
replacement is necessary. Take the snow-
mobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-
mobile dealer for this service. If not under
warranty, this service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.

NOTE: When the snowmobile is
operated in extremely cold weather (-
23° C/-10° F or colder), a small
amount of leakage may be present.
Unless the leakage is excessive,
replacement is not necessary.
Rebuildable Gas

NOTE: The presence of a FOX
identifier (decal or embossed) on a
shock absorber body indicates a
“rebuildable” shock absorber.

NOTE: The frequency of servicing
rebuildable shock absorbers will
vary according to the types of condi-
tions and terrain the snowmobile has
been subjected to. If riding quality
deteriorates (or seems to be deterio-
rating), take the snowmobile to an
authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile
dealer for shock absorber evaluation
and/or servicing. This service is at
the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner.
Servicing rebuildable shock absorbers is
considered normal maintenance and is the
responsibility of the owner. Take the snow-
mobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-
mobile dealer for this service. This service
is at the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner. Kits are available to
either stiffen or soften gas shock valving. If
changes in shock valving are desired, see
an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile
dealer. This service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
Each shock absorber should be visibly
checked weekly for fluid leakage, cracks or
breaks in the lower case, or a bent plunger. If
any one of these conditions is detected,
replacement is necessary. Take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile
dealer for this service. If not under warranty,
this service is at the discretion and expense
of the snowmobile owner.

NOTE: When the snowmobile is
operated in extremely cold weather
(-23° C/-10° F or colder), a small
amount of leakage may be present.
Unless the leakage is excessive, ser-
vicing is not necessary.
Standard-Lug Track
Accelerated wear strip wear caused by
operating on ice or hard-packed snow
conditions is NOT covered under Arctic
Cat Inc. warranty policy.
Track Studs

NOTE: Stud or hooker plate installa-
tion will void track and tunnel warranty.

NOTE: Arctic Cat does not recom-
mend studding a track with a 1.5
inch lug or greater.

NOTE: Stud installation can be per-
formed by the snowmobile owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner does
not feel qualified, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-
mobile dealer for this service. This
service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
CAUTION
If installing studs on standard
Bearcat 570 with a single-ply track,
studs with a head diameter of at least
28.6 mm (1.125 in.) must be used.
! WARNING
When installing studs on a single-ply
track, it is important to use Arctic Cat-
approved studs (proper head diame-
ter). If approved studs (proper head
diameter) are not used, studs could
tear free of the track causing possible
injury or even death. Consult an
authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile
dealer for information.