Arctic Cat PROWLER 500 HDX, Operator'S Manual

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HDX241A
4. Remove the three cap screws secur-
ing the spark arrester assembly to the
muffler.
HDX243A
5. Using a suitable brush, clean the car-
bon deposits from the screen taking
care not to damage the screen.
HDX242
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NOTE: If the screen or gasket is
damaged in any way, it must be
replaced.
6. Install the spark arrester assembly
and secure with the three cap screws.
Tighten to 60 in.-lb.
7. Install the heat shield and tighten the
fasteners to 72 in.-lb.
8. Install the muffler and secure it to the
exhaust pipe with the two springs.
Light Bulb Replacement
The wattage rating of each bulb is shown
in the chart. When replacing a burned
bulb, always use the same wattage rating.
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NOTE: The bulb portion of the
headlight is fragile. HANDLE WITH
CARE. When replacing the head-
light bulb, do not touch the glass
portion of the bulb. If the glass is
touched, it must be cleaned with a
dry cloth before installing. Skin oil
residue on the bulb will shorten the
life of the bulb.
To replace the headlight bulb, use the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Remove the wiring harness connector
from the back of the headlight.
2. Grasp the bulb housing, turn it coun-
terclockwise, and remove the bulb.
3. Install the new bulb into the housing
and rotate it completely clockwise.
4. Install the wiring harness connector.
To replace the taillight/brakelight bulb,
use the following procedure.
1. Remove the mounting screws secur-
ing the taillight/brakelight assembly
to the rear ROPS tube.
2. Rotate the socket counterclockwise
and remove it from the housing.
3. To remove the bulb from the socket,
pull it straight out of the socket.
4. To install the bulb, push it straight
into the socket.
5. Insert the socket into the housing and
rotate it clockwise.
Headlight 12V/27W (4)
Taillight/Brakelight 12V/8W/27W
CAUTION
Use only specified bulbs indicated in
the chart as replacement bulbs.
CAUTION
When replacing the headlight bulb,
be careful not to touch the glass por-
tion of the bulb. Grasp the new bulb
with a clean cloth.