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Shock Absorbers
Rebuildable Gas
Each shock absorber should be visibly
checked weekly for fluid leakage, cracks
or breaks in the body/reservoir, or a bent
shaft. If any one of these conditions is
detected, replacement or service is neces-
sary. Take the snowmobile to an autho-
rized 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,
replacement is not necessary.
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
snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile 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 valv-
ing. If changes in shock valving are
desired, see an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer. This service is at the
discretion and expense of the snowmo-
bile owner.
Standard Track (XF/F
Models)
Accelerated wear strip and track clip
wear caused by operating on ice or hard-
packed snow conditions is NOT covered
under Arctic Cat Inc. warranty policy.
Paddle Track (XF High
Country/M Models)
These models are equipped with a Power
Claw style track which is specially
designed for use in powder snow riding
conditions. When the Power Claw track is
operated in hard-packed snow conditions,
it will run slightly slower than a standard
track and it will accelerate wear strip
wear. To decrease the amount of wear
strip wear, slower speeds must be main-
tained when operating on hard-packed
trails. Accelerated wear strip wear caused
by operating a Power Claw track on hard-
packed snow conditions is NOT covered
under Arctic Cat Inc. warranty policy.
NOTE: If operating on ice or hard-
packed snow conditions, it is recom-
mended that Ice Scratchers (p/n 5639-
897) be installed to reduce wear strip
wear and engine overheating.
Track Studs (XF/F
Models)
NOTE: Stud or hooker plate installa-
tion will void track and tunnel warranty.
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.
For proper installation, use the following
procedure:
! WARNING
When installing studs on a single-ply
track, it is important to use Arctic
Cat-approved studs (proper head
diameter). If approved studs (proper
head diameter) are not used, studs
could tear free of the track causing
possible injury or even death. Con-
sult an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-
mobile dealer for information.
CAUTION
To prevent tunnel damage from the
studs, Tunnel Protector Kit (p/n 5639-
752) for the XF models or (p/n 5639-668)
for the F models must be installed.
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