Arctic Cat BEARCAT F5, Operator'S Manual

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2. Adjust the handlebar to operator’s
desired position, tighten the cap
screws evenly to 25 ft-lb, and check
steering for maximum right/left
turning capabilities.
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NOTE: Do not rotate the handlebar
to a position that allows air to enter
the brake system.
Cam Lever Style
The handlebar can be adjusted to the
operator’s preference. To adjust the han-
dlebar, use the following procedure:
1. Press inward on the lock pin to
release the cam lever and “flip” the
cam lever up.
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2. Adjust the handlebar up or down and/
or rotate the handlebar to operator’s
desired position; then press down on
the cam lever until it “locks” in place.
Check steering for maximum right/
left turning capabilities.
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NOTE: At this point, gently lift the
cam lever without pressing in on the
lock pin. If the cam lever cannot be
lifted, the lock pin is secure.

NOTE: Do not rotate the handlebar
to a position that allows air to enter
the brake system.
3. Test the handlebar to ensure that it does
not rotate within the riser block. If it
does not rotate, proceed to step 4. If it
does rotate, release the cam lever and
rotate the cam lever clockwise; then
press down on the cam lever until the
lock pin is properly positioned and
locked. Repeat this procedure until the
handlebar is properly secured.
4. After the handlebar is “locked” in
position, release the cam lever and
rotate it one turn clockwise; then
press down on the cam lever until it
“locks” in place.
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NOTE: At this point, gently lift the
cam lever without pressing in on the
lock pin. If the cam lever cannot be
lifted, the lock pin is secure.
Exhaust System
The exhaust system is designed to reduce
noise and to improve the total perfor-
mance of the engine. If any exhaust sys-
tem component is removed from the
engine and the engine is run, severe
engine damage will result.
Air-Intake Silencer
Used in conjunction with the fuel intake
system is a specially designed air-intake
silencer. The purpose of the silencer is to
quiet the intake of fresh air. Since the fuel
intake system is calibrated with the air-
intake silencer in place, the engine must
never be run with the silencer removed.
Performance will not be improved if the
air-intake silencer is removed. In con-
trast, severe engine damage will occur.
! WARNING
Tighten lock nuts/cap screws accord-
ing to specifications to prevent unex-
pected “movement” of the handlebar
during operation over rough terrain.
DO NOT position the handlebar so
steering (maximum right/left turning
capabilities) or throttle and brake
controls are affected.
CAUTION
If at any time the lock pin will not
engage into the locked position, do
NOT operate the snowmobile. Take
the snowmobile to an authorized Arc-
tic Cat Snowmobile dealer for ser-
vice.
! WARNING
Care must be taken to securely lock
the handlebar cam lever to prevent
unexpected “movement” of the han-
dlebar during operation over rough
terrain. DO NOT position the handle-
bar so steering (maximum right/left
turning capabilities) or throttle and
brake controls are affected.