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NOTE: Install the cap screw so the
slotted nut will be located to the
inside of the ski.
6. Apply red Loctite #271 to the
threads of the cap screw; then
tighten the nut to 45 ft-lb.
7. Place the cotter pin into the ski cap
screw and spread the pin.
8. Repeat procedure for the other ski.
XF HC/M
1. Place the front of the snowmobile on
a support stand.
2. Remove the cotter pin; then remove
the slotted nut and cap screw secur-
ing the ski assembly to the spindle.
Remove the ski. Account for the ski
damper, inserts, spacers and wash-
ers.
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3. To increase ski stance, place ski
stance spacers to the outside of the
spindle and adjust the damper.
4. To decrease ski stance, place ski
stance spacer to the inside of the
spindle and adjust the damper.
5. Apply an all-temperature grease to
the non-threaded portion of the cap
screw; then slide the cap screw
through the ski accounting for the
rubber damper, inserts, and washers.
NOTE: Install the cap screw so the
slotted nut will be located to the
inside of the ski.
6. Apply red Loctite #271 to the
threads of the cap screw; then
tighten the nut to 45 ft-lb.
7. Place the cotter pin into the ski cap
screw and spread the pin.
8. Repeat procedure for the other ski.
Rail Wear Strips
Arctic Cat recommends that the wear
strips be checked weekly and replaced as
necessary. Measure the wear strips at
25.4 cm (10 in.) intervals. Wear strips
must be 10.7 mm (0.42 in.) thick or
thicker.
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If wear strip measurements are less than
specified, replacement of both wear strips
is necessary to prevent premature track
clip wear and possible track damage.
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.
Each time a new set of wear strips are
installed, they should be tempered. Tem-
per the wear strips by driving the snow-
mobile for approximately a mile on a
hard pack trail; then immediately drive
into deep snow and allow the wear strips
to cool. Repeat the procedure (warming
up the wear strips; then cooling them
down) two or three times.
NOTE: The rail wear strips will
wear rapidly if the snowmobile is
operated on terrain on which the
snow cover is minimal. Loose snow
is required to cool and lubricate the
wear strips and prevent accelerated
wear.
NOTE: Two Wheel Kit (p/n 6639-
184) and Four Wheel Kit (p/n 5639-
995) are available to reduce wear
strip wear.
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 overheat-
ing.
