Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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2. Using Drive Belt Deflection Tool, thread the tool
clockwise into the driven clutch until the movable
sheave opens far enough to remove the drive belt.
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Installing Drive Belt (ZR 4000
RR/6000/8000)
1. Place the belt (so the part number can be read)
between the sheaves of the drive clutch.
2. With the sheaves fully apart, roll the belt over the
stationary sheave.
3. With the drive belt properly positioned in the drive
clutch and driven clutch, turn the belt tool counter-
clockwise, release the brake lever lock, and roll the
belt back and forth to allow the driven clutch sheaves
to fully close.
4. After the belt is installed properly, secure the
left-side lower console and the access panel.
Drive Clutch
CHANGING CAM ARMS/SPRINGS
(4000 LXR/RR)
Removing
1. Using Drive Clutch Bolt Tool, remove the torx-head
screw and lock washer securing the drive clutch to
the crankshaft.
 NOTE: Before installing the clutch puller, apply oil
to the threads of the puller and a small amount of
grease to the tip of the puller.
2. Using the Drive Clutch Puller and the Drive Clutch
Spanner Wrench, tighten the puller. If the drive
clutch will not release, sharply strike the head of the
puller. Repeat this step until the clutch releases.
3. Remove the drive clutch and drive belt from the
engine compartment.
Disassembling

NOTE: Note the timing marks on the cover, spider,
and movable sheave. These must be aligned when
assembling the drive clutch for balance purposes.
1. Loosen the screws securing the cover. Remove every
other cap screw and lock washer from the cover; then
while firmly holding the cover, remove the three
remaining screws and lock washers equally.
2. Remove the cover and spring.
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3. Remove the cam arm pin lock nuts; then using a
small torch, apply heat to the cam arm set screws to
loosen the Loctite used in assembly.
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
NOTE: Heat must be applied to the cam arm in
order to remove the set screws.
4. After the set screws have been removed, remove the
cam arm pins one at a time noting the position of the
alignment notches in the cap screws for assembly
purposes. Account for both O-rings.
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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.
! WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when using compressed air
to dry components.