Arctic Cat BEARCAT F5, Operator'S Manual

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NOTE: To properly lock the back-
rest, it may be necessary to rotate
the adjuster lever clockwise or coun-
terclockwise to secure it in place.
When riding single, the backrest can be
moved to the forward seat position.
To move the backrest, pull the adjuster
out and down, pull the backrest up and
out of the slots, slide the backrest into the
slots of the seat and adjust to the desired
position, and push the adjuster up and in
to lock the backrest in place.
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NOTE: If moving the backrest to
the forward seat position, the pas-
senger seat must be removed.
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NOTE: When removing/adjusting
the backrest on the standard Bearcat
570/T570/TZ1 passenger seat,
loosen, but do not remove, the cap
screw at the rear of seat, install/
adjust the passenger seat, and
tighten the cap screw securely.
Removable Rear Seat
Bearcat 570/T570/TZ1
These snowmobiles are equipped with a
removable rear seat to allow for addi-
tional cargo space when no passenger is
being carried.
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NOTE: If additional cargo is being
added, maximum weight on the snow-
mobile (operator/passenger/cargo)
should not exceed the maximum limi-
tation set for each snowmobile. See
the chart in the Suspension - Over-
load Springs sub-section in the Main-
tenance section for details. Also, the
overload springs should be engaged.
To remove the rear seat, rotate the seat
latch either clockwise or counterclock-
wise and hold it in that position; then lift
and remove the seat from the tunnel.
742-593A
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NOTE: On certain models, be sure
to disconnect the rear harness.
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NOTE: On the LXR, the center lug-
gage bag must be removed.
To install the seat, use the following pro-
cedure:
1. Place the seat into position on the
tunnel.
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NOTE: On certain models, be sure
to connect the rear harness.
2. Rotate the seat latch either clock-
wise or counterclockwise and hold it
in that position; then slide the seat
forward, allow it to settle into posi-
tion, and release the latch to lock the
seat securely.
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NOTE: On the LXR, the center lug-
gage bag should be installed.
! WARNING
Moving the backrest to the forward
seat position limits the seating
capacity to one person only.
! WARNING
Make sure the rear seat is securely
locked in place before carrying a pas-
senger or personal injury may result.