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Declaration of Conformity

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the

directive(s) and standard(s) as specified.

Brad Darling

Vice President/General Manager - Snowmobile Division

Application of council directives:

Issued by European Commission.

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

Type of Equipment: Snowmobile

Model Numbers:

Brand Name: Arctic Cat

S2016M6DE2OSG

S2016M6DE2USG

S2016M6DE3OSG

S2016M6DE3USG

S2016M6DLEOEB

S2016M6DLEOSB

S2016M6DLEOSG

S2016M6DLEUSB

S2016M6DLEUSG

S2016M6DM2USG

S2016M6DM3OSG

S2016M6DM3USG

S2016M6DMMUSG

S2016M6DMPOSG

S2016M6DMPUSG

S2016M6DMPUSO

S2016M6DPSOSB

S2016M6DPSUSB

S2016M6DPSUSG

S2016M6DSMOSG

S2016M6DSMUSG

S2016M6DSPOSO

S2016M6DSPUSG

S2016M6DSPUSO

S2016M8HE2OSG

S2016M8HE2USG

S2016M8HE3OSG

S2016M8HE3USG

S2016M8HELOSB

S2016M8HELOSG

S2016M8HELUSB

S2016M8HELUSG

S2016M8HHCUSG

S2016M8HLEOEG

S2016M8HLEOSG

S2016M8HLEUSB

S2016M8HLEUSG

S2016M8HM2USG

S2016M8HHCOSG

S2016M8HLEOSB

S2016M8HM2OSG

S2016M8HMEUSG

S2016M8HM3USG

S2016M8HMEOSO

S2016M8HMEUSO

S2016M8HMPUSG

S2016M8HMMOSG

S2016M8HMMUSG

S2016M8HMPUSO

S2016M8HPEUSB

S2016M8HPEUSG

S2016M8HPSOSG

S2016M8HPSUSB

S2016M8HPSUSG

S2016M8HSEOSG

S2016M8HSEOSO

S2016M8HSEUSG

S2016M8HSEUSO

S2016M8HSMOSG

S2016M8HSMUSG

S2016M8HSPOSG

S2016M8HSPUSO

S2016M8HSPOSO

S2016M8HSPUSG

S2016X6DHIOSO

S2016X8HHCUSB

S2016X6DHIUSO

S2016X8HHCOSB

S2016X8HHIOSO

2016ZRCRROSG

S2016X8HHIUSO

S2016ZRCEFUSGS

S2016ZRCRRUSG

2016ZRDLXUSG

S2016ZRDEEUSB

S2016ZRDLEUSGS

S2016ZRDLXUSO

2016ZRDSPUSO

S2016ZRDRROSG

S2016ZRDRRUSGS

S2016ZRHEEUSB

2016ZRHLXUSO

S2016ZRHLEUSG

S2016ZRHLXUSGS

S2016ZRHRROSG

2016ZXDCTOSO

S2016ZRHRRUSG

S2016ZRHSPUSOS

S2016ZXDCTUSO

2016ZXDLEUSG

S2016ZXDLEOSB

S2016ZXDLEUSBS

S2016ZXDLXUSG

S2016ZXDLXUSO

S2016ZXDSPOSG

S2016ZXDSPUSG

S2016ZXDSPUSO

2016ZXHLEUSB

S2016ZXHCTOSO

S2016ZXHCTUSOS

S2016ZXHLEUSG

2016ZXHSPUSG

S2016ZXHLXUSG

S2016ZXHLXUSOS

S2016ZXHSPUSO

Standards to which conformity is declared:
EMC: EN 55012, EN 61000-6-2

MACHINERY: EN 12100:2010

Manufacturer (if not issuing agent):

Arctic Cat Inc.

601 Brooks Ave. S.

Thief River Falls, MN 56701 USA

Summary of Contents for M4000 2016

Page 1: ...2016 OPERATOR MANUAL ZR XF M 4000 6000 8000 www arcticcat com...

Page 2: ...Fuel Filter Light Bulbs Windshield Drive Belt Torn or Punctured Upholstery Wear Bars Brake Pads Spark Plugs Drive Clutch Driven Clutch Wear Parts Wear Strips Shock Absorber s Limited to one 1 year or...

Page 3: ...od 17 Removable Seat 18 Towing 19 Arctic Power Valve APV System 19 Exhaust Controlled Timing ECT System 20 Operating Instructions 21 24 Starting and Stopping Engine 21 Braking 22 Emergency Stopping 23...

Page 4: ...l and Safety Handbook Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury to yourself or others Personal Injury To avoid injury to yourself and others NEVER operate the snowmobile without f...

Page 5: ...or service is ever required contact an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for professional service At the time of publication all information and illustrations were technically cor rect Some illu...

Page 6: ...2USG S2016M8HHCOSG S2016M8HLEOSB S2016M8HM2OSG S2016M8HMEUSG S2016M8HM3USG S2016M8HMEOSO S2016M8HMEUSO S2016M8HMPUSG S2016M8HMMOSG S2016M8HMMUSG S2016M8HMPUSO S2016M8HPEUSB S2016M8HPEUSG S2016M8HPSOSG...

Page 7: ...3 Snowmobile Safety Rules...

Page 8: ...re required by the dealer to complete warranty claims properly No warranty will be allowed by Arctic Cat Inc if the engine serial number or VIN is removed or mutilated in any way Always provide the sn...

Page 9: ...Arctic Cat C TEC2 Synthetic 2 Cycle Oil p n 6639 520 48 oz This oil is specially formulated to be used and meets all of the lubrication requirements of the Arctic Cat C TEC2 snowmobile engine Filling...

Page 10: ...automatically compensate and deliver a richer fuel to oil ratio during the engine break in period Some may choose to pre mix the first tank and if this is the case a pre mix ratio of 100 1 is accepta...

Page 11: ...erature the indicator will flash a warning alert and the engine will surge to alert the opera tor If the coolant temperature rises to a critical point above proper operating tem perature the indicator...

Page 12: ...er operat ing temperature the coolant temperature warning icon will cease flashing and will remain constantly illuminated D Clock Altimeter By pushing the select button the readout screen will display...

Page 13: ...on the readout screen The maximum RPM readout will reset when the decrement button is pushed while maximum RPM is displayed F Fuel Level Display This bar display shows the approximate amount of gas r...

Page 14: ...to cycle the left screen between RPM and speed NOTE When RPM is displayed on the left screen the right screen will display speed clock or altimeter When speed is displayed on the left screen the right...

Page 15: ...28 Knock control 2 circuit high P0351 Ignition coil A primary secondary P0352 Ignition coil B primary secondary P0545 Exhaust temp sensor circuit low P0546 Exhaust temp sensor circuit high P1000 Oil p...

Page 16: ...ollowing procedure 1 Loosen the four cap screws and tilt the handlebar to the desired position 0747 617 2 Tighten the four cap screws evenly to 15 ft lb Speedometer Tachometer Angle 1 Loosen the lock...

Page 17: ...ry sub section in the Maintenance section Jump Starting NOTE Arctic Cat does not recom mend jump starting a snowmobile with a dead battery but rather to remove the battery service it and correctly cha...

Page 18: ...ow it to run for several minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables 10 Remove the jumper cables in oppo site order of hook up 4 3 2 1 Be careful not to short cables against bare metal NOTE Have th...

Page 19: ...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 discre...

Page 20: ...e under most situations should not be used to free a stuck snow mobile as it will tend to dig the skis deeper into the snow Always use mini mal speed when operating in reverse Shifting Into Reverse 74...

Page 21: ...complete reverse engage ment the engine may shut down Always wait for the reverse icon to illuminate and the reverse alarm to sound before backing up 3 The system will not shift until the button is r...

Page 22: ...panel and hood use the following procedure 1 Position the hood onto the snowmo bile and connect the hood harness connector making sure the harness does not become pinched and the mounting screw clips...

Page 23: ...the seat cover carefully pry up the rear of the gas tank so the seat cover can easily slide around the rear of the gas tank Towing If the snowmobile is to be towed by another snowmobile do not tow us...

Page 24: ...omatically adjusts the ignition timing to provide maximum per formance through a variety of operating conditions The ECM receives input on engine RPM demand and exhaust pipe temperature engine conditi...

Page 25: ...until the fluid is at the recommended level Install and secure the reservoir cover Do not allow moisture to con taminate the brake system 4 Test the throttle control lever by completely compressing a...

Page 26: ...Use the brakes wisely Each time the brakes are applied in all hydraulic brake systems including automotive applications heat is transferred to the brake fluid The amount of heat trans ferred during hi...

Page 27: ...ottle system result ing in a loss of return spring force the monitor switch will stop the engine when the throttle control lever is released If the snowmobile engine stops abruptly when the throttle c...

Page 28: ...ignition electrical features ignition switch emergency stop switch headlight taillight and brakelight will operate properly Varying Altitude Operation Operating a snowmobile at varying alti tudes requ...

Page 29: ...1 Place a drain pan under the chain case then loosen the eleven screws securing the chain case cover oil tank assembly to the chain case housing starting with the bottom screws first NOTE It is critic...

Page 30: ...uator and secure using the existing three torx screws Tighten to 36 in lb 6 Connect the harness to the gear posi tion sensor then secure the connec tor to the main harness using a cable tie 0748 259 7...

Page 31: ...tight connections Exhaust System Weekly 12 Check for damage leakage and obstructions Nuts Bolts Fasteners Weekly Check tightness Recoil Starter Weekly Check rope for wear fraying and proper operation...

Page 32: ...ed to be removed XM183A 1 Remove the hose clamps and discard then slowly remove the fuel hoses from the fuel filter Dispose of the excess fuel from the filter properly 2 Inspect the fuel hoses thoroug...

Page 33: ...the appropriate oil through the filler neck making sure to fill only to the bottom of the filler neck XM185A 4000 8000 1 Park the snowmobile on a level surface then remove the right side access panel...

Page 34: ...xpansion chamber into position and secure to the exhaust manifold and resonator with the springs 8 Install the hood Checking Spark Plugs To see if the spark plugs being used are of the proper heat ran...

Page 35: ...t of the slot of the servomotor actuator 4 While holding the cable housing firmly pull the cable as far out as it will go then release Repeat three to four times The cable exhaust valve should move fr...

Page 36: ...e is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner To remove and charge the battery use the following procedure 1 Remove the torx head screw from the rear underside of the seat then remove the...

Page 37: ...to charge If the charger cuts off replace the battery 7 After charging the battery for the specified time remove the battery charger and allow the battery to sit for 1 2 hours 8 Connect the multimeter...

Page 38: ...se block 3 Look through the clear side of the fuse to see if the element inside is burned or separated If it is the fuse is blown and should be replaced with a fuse of the correct amperage rating 4 In...

Page 39: ...andlebar The distance must be greater than 2 54 cm 1 in 0745 816 3 If the resultant distance is less than specified take the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for service If not...

Page 40: ...nowmobile owner if qualified to do so If the owner does not feel qualified take the snowmo bile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for this service This service is at the discretion and exp...

Page 41: ...a burnishing process is required see Burnishing Brake Pads sub section Burnishing Brake Pads After changing brake pads the new brake pads must be burnished to achieve full braking effectiveness Braki...

Page 42: ...rn down This allows the drive belt to gain its optimum flexibility and will extend drive belt life NOTE Changing a drive belt can be done by the snowmobile owner if qualified to do so If the owner doe...

Page 43: ...he movable sheave opens far enough to allow the belt to be removed 7 Remove the drive belt from the driven clutch first then from the drive clutch NOTE Before installing the drive belt use a suitable...

Page 44: ...ter NOTE Adding shim washers will decrease belt deflection and remov ing shim washers will increase belt deflection Available shim washers from Arctic Cat are p n 0648 714 0 090 in one included in the...

Page 45: ...t the axle NOTE Since track tension and track alignment are interrelated always check both even if only one adjustment seems necessary Track Alignment Proper track alignment is obtained when the rear...

Page 46: ...gnment 3 After proper track alignment is obtained tighten the idler wheel axle cap screw to 34 ft lb then tighten the adjusting bolts securely against the axle 4 Field test the track under actual con...

Page 47: ...tool kit rotating the adjuster nut in whichever direction is desired Tighten the locking collar against the adjuster nut 0745 159 0748 941 On limited models use the adjustment lever located above the...

Page 48: ...ined at the factory preset of 1 8 1 4 in preload Tightening the skid frame front arm shock spring may cause improper balance and may ruin the handling features of the snowmobile The length adjustment...

Page 49: ...her cam Adjusting Skid Frame Rear Arm Shock Spring Proper adjustment of rear arm shock absorber spring pre load is necessary to get the most desirable ride The rear arm shock spring is adjustable for...

Page 50: ...of HIGH beam zone is to be used for vertical aiming 1 Position the snowmobile on a level floor so the headlight is approxi mately 8 m 25 ft from an aiming surface wall or similar surface NOTE There s...

Page 51: ...ear bar the carbide edge should be directed to the outside of the ski 2 Align the wear bar studs with the holes in the ski then install the lock nuts Tighten to 15 ft lb Adjusting Ski Stance ZR XF NOT...

Page 52: ...e 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...

Page 53: ...based oil into each spark plug hole and pull the recoil starter handle slowly about 10 times C Install the spark plugs and con nect the high tension leads 8 Fill the gas tank to its rated capacity the...

Page 54: ...then block the entire snowmobile off the ground making sure the snowmobile is secure Loosen the track adjusting bolts to reduce track tension Cover with a machine cover or a heavy tarpaulin to protect...

Page 55: ...replace if necessary Make sure all connections are tight then fill the oil injection reservoir with the recommended 2 cycle oil NOTE After prolonged storage of the 8000 Arctic Cat recommends one tank...

Page 56: ...at snowmobile dealer WARRANTY PERIOD The emission warranty period for this snowmobile begins on the same date as the standard warranty coverage and continues for 30 months or 2500 miles whichever come...

Page 57: ...this form to Arctic Cat Inc Arctic Cat will then process the application and issue warranty for the balance of the time remaining of the original warranty Warranty coverage is only available in the c...

Page 58: ...Fold Back Once CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP ARCTIC CAT INC PRODUCT SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPT P O BOX 810 THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701 Place Stamp Here...

Page 59: ...ou are in a location away from your selling dealer warranty may be performed by any authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo bile dealer The authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer will examine the snowmobile or...

Page 60: ...Printed in U S A Trademarks of Arctic Cat Inc Thief River Falls MN 56701 p n 2260 561 Phone 218 681 9851 U S 204 982 1656 Canada TM...

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