Arctic Cat BEARCAT F5, Operator'S Manual

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Table of Contents
Limited Warranty .....................Inside Front Cover
Foreword ............................................................ 1
Declaration of Conformity................................... 2
Snowmobile Safety Rules .................................. 3
General Information ......................................4-22
Snowmobile Identification.................................. 4
Control Locations .............................................. 4
Gasoline-Oil....................................................... 5
Engine Break-In................................................. 6
Drive Belt Break-In ............................................ 7
Cold Drive-Away Function (1100 cc) ................. 7
Speedometer/Tachometer ................................. 8
Diagnostic Codes (F5/Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1) ..... 12
Handlebar Tilt .................................................. 13
Exhaust System .............................................. 14
Air-Intake Silencer ........................................... 14
Cooling System (F5/1100 cc) .......................... 15
Battery (Electric Start) ..................................... 15
Jump-Starting (1100 cc) .................................. 15
Drive Clutch and Driven Clutch ....................... 16
Drive Clutch/Driven Clutch Alignment ............. 16
Fuel Pump ....................................................... 16
Shock Absorbers ............................................. 17
Standard-Lug Track ......................................... 17
Track Studs...................................................... 17
Reverse Operation .......................................... 18
Adjustable/Movable Backrest (Bearcat/T570/
TZ1) ............................................................... 19
Removable Rear Seat ..................................... 20
Removable Light Bar (Bearcat Z1 XT GS) ...... 21
Winch (Bearcat Z1 XT GS).............................. 22
Towing ............................................................. 22
Operating Instructions .................................23-27
Starting and Stopping Engine ......................... 23
Braking ............................................................ 25
Emergency Stopping ....................................... 26
Throttle/Ignition Monitor Switch ....................... 26
Varying Altitude Operation............................... 27
Lubrication .................................................. 28-30
Gear Case ....................................................... 28
Front Suspension............................................. 29
Rear Suspension ............................................. 30
Maintenance ............................................... 31-55
Periodic Maintenance Checklist....................... 31
Fuel System..................................................... 32
Fuel System..................................................... 32
Checking Engine Oil Level (1100 cc)............... 33
Changing Engine Oil/Filter (1100 cc)............... 33
Coolant Level (F5/1100 cc).............................. 35
Adjusting/Calibrating Carburetors (570 cc)...... 35
Spark Plugs ..................................................... 38
Valve Clearance (1100 cc)............................... 39
Battery (Electric Start) ..................................... 40
Fuses............................................................... 41
Brake System .................................................. 42
Drive Belt ......................................................... 45
Track Tension................................................... 46
Track Alignment ............................................... 48
Suspension...................................................... 49
Lights ............................................................... 51
Ski Wear Bars.................................................. 54
Adjusting Ski Stance (Bearcat)........................ 55
Rail Wear Strips............................................... 55
Performance Tips ....................................... 56-58
Preparation for Storage .............................. 59-60
Preparation after Storage .................................61
U.S. EPA Emission Control Statement/Warranty
Coverage (U.S. Only) ....................................62
Change of Address, Ownership, or Warranty
Transfer .........................................................63
Warranty Procedure/Owner
Responsibility .......................Inside Back Cover