Arctic Cat BEARCAT F5, Operator'S Manual

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743-323A
2. Check track alignment and continue
adjustment until proper alignment is
obtained.

NOTE: Make sure correct track
tension is maintained after adjust-
ing track alignment.
3. After proper track alignment is
obtained, tighten the adjusting bolt
jam nut against the axle housing.

NOTE: On the Bearcat XT, tighten
the rear axle cap screws to 20 ft-lb.
4. Field test the track under actual con-
ditions.
5. After the field test, check the align-
ment of the track. If additional adjust-
ment is necessary, repeat Adjusting
Track Alignment procedure.
Suspension
The suspension should be adjusted for
the operational needs and riding prefer-
ence of the operator.
The front shock springs determine the
amount of ski pressure and the reaction
of the front suspension to rough terrain.
The amount of ski pressure can also be
changed by adjusting the length of the
skid frame front arm limiter straps.
The rear springs influence the load carry-
ing capability of the snowmobile and
should be adjusted for the weight and rid-
ing preference of the operator.
Adjusting Front (Ski)
Shock Springs

NOTE: On the F5/Bearcat 570/F570/
T570/TZ1 (standard), the front (ski)
shock springs are not adjustable.
The front (ski) shock springs are individ-
ually adjustable for the terrain conditions
and driving style of the operator. The
spring adjuster/adjuster nut has been set
at the factory so the correct amount of
threads are exposed between the adjuster/
nut and the threaded shock housing/body
as an initial setting. Additional ski pres-
sure can be obtained by tightening the
spring tension; ski pressure can be
decreased by relaxing spring tension.

NOTE: Equal adjustments should
be maintained on both sides of the
snowmobile.
On the Bearcat XT to adjust spring ten-
sion, rotate the entire spring in whichever
direction is desired. If after adjusting
spring tension you note the snowmobile
front end wants to pitch, relax the spring
tension on the side that is pitching. If
both sides are pitching, relax the spring
tension on both sides.

NOTE: The spring adjuster will
normally rotate with the spring.
734-501B
On the TZ1 LXR to adjust spring tension,
loosen the adjuster nut locking collar (B)
from the adjuster nut (A); then using the
Spring Adjuster Tool from the tool kit,
rotate the adjuster nut in whichever direc-
tion is desired. Tighten the locking collar
against the adjuster nut.
! WARNING
If jam nuts are not tightened properly,
the adjusting bolts could loosen
causing the track to become
extremely loose and, under some
operating conditions, allow the idler
wheels to climb over the track lugs
forcing the track against the tunnel
causing the track to “lock.” If a track
“locks” during operation, severe per-
sonal injury could result.