Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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3. Remove the shoulder screw, washer, and lock nut
securing the cam arm. Account for two thrust wash-
ers.
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Cleaning And Inspecting
1. Using parts-cleaning solvent, wash grease, dirt, and
foreign matter off all components; dry with com-
pressed air.
2. Remove any drive belt dust accumulation from the
stationary sheave, movable sheave, and bushings
using parts-cleaning solvent only.
3. Inspect stationary sheave, movable sheave, spider,
and cover for cracks or imperfections in the casting.
4. Inspect the shoulder screws for wear or bends.
5. Inspect the spring for distortion, cracks, or wear.
6. Inspect rollers for damage or wear.
Assembling
 NOTE: The drive clutch rotates counterclockwise
and the shoulder screw should be installed in the
direction of rotation.
1. With the cam arm pin properly positioned between
the clutch tower, position the two thrust washers on
each side of the cam arm with the straight edges
against the bottom and outside of the clutch.
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2. Install washer onto the shoulder screw and install in
through the clutch, thrust washers, and the cam arm.
Secure using new lock nut. Tighten to 50 in.-lb.
3. Place the spring and cover into position making sure
the timing mark (X) on the cover is properly aligned
with the spider and the movable sheave; then com-
press the spring and install the screws. In a crisscross
pattern, tighten evenly to 120 in.-lb.
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Installing
 NOTE: Before installing the drive clutch, be sure to
wipe both the crankshaft taper and clutch mounting
taper clean using a clean towel.
1. Place the drive clutch into position on the crankshaft;
then apply a few drops of oil to the threads of the cap
screw.
2. Using Drive Clutch Spanner Wrench to hold the
drive clutch, secure using the cap screw and high
collar washer. Tighten to 51 ft-lb.
3. Check alignment between the drive clutch and driven
clutch.
! WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when using compressed air
to dry components.
CAUTION
Care must be taken when installing the cover not to
damage the bushing.
CAUTION
When installing the drive clutch, do not tighten the cap
screw with any kind of impact tool. Tighten cap screw
using a hand torque wrench only. Failure to do so could
result in stationary sheave damage.