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Lubrication Points
It is advisable to lubricate certain components periodi-
cally to ensure free movement. Apply light oil to the
components using the following list as reference.
A. Accelerator Pedal Pivot/Cable Ends
B. Brake Pedal Pivot
C. Parking Brake Cable Ends
D. Shift Cable
Air Filter
Use the following procedure to remove the filter and
inspect and/or clean it.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
FILTER
1. Remove the seats; then remove the center console.
2. Unsnap the four fasteners securing the air cleaner
housing cover and remove the cover.
3. Remove the air filter frame (A); then remove the
foam filter element (B).
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4. Fill a wash pan larger than the filter with a non-flam-
mable cleaning solvent; then dip the filter in the sol-
vent and wash it.
NOTE: Foam Filter Cleaner and Foam Filter Oil are
available from Arctic Cat.
5. Dry the filter.
6. Put the filter in a plastic bag; then pour in air filter oil
and work the filter. Reattach the filter to the filter screen.
NOTE: Carefully squeeze excessive oil from the fil-
ter element. Do not twist foam to remove oil.
7. Clean any dirt or debris from inside the air cleaner.
Be sure no dirt enters the throttle body.
8. Place the foam filter in the air filter housing; then
position the filter frame on top.
9. Install the air filter housing cover and secure with the
retaining clips; then install the center console and
seats making sure the seats lock securely.
CHECKING AND CLEANING
DRAINS
1. Inspect one-way drains beneath the main housing for
debris and for proper sealing.
2. Replace any one-way drain that is cracked or shows
any signs of hardening or deterioration.
3. Wipe any accumulation of oil or gas from the filter
housing and one-way drains.
Valve/Tappet Clearance
To check and adjust valve/tappet clearance, use the fol-
lowing procedure.
NOTE: The engine must be cold for this procedure.
NOTE: The seats, center console, spark plug, and
air filter housing must be removed for this procedure.
1. Remove the spark plugs and timing inspection plug;
then remove the tappet covers (see the Engine/Trans-
mission section - Servicing Top-Side Components).
NOTE: On the XTZ, remove the crankshaft end cap
and install the special cap screw (left-hand threads)
to rotate the engine.
2. Rotate the crankshaft to the TDC position on the
compression stroke (front cylinder on the XTZ).
CAUTION
Failure to inspect the air filter frequently if the vehicle is
used in dusty, wet, or muddy conditions can damage
the engine.
CAUTION
A torn air filter can cause damage to the vehicle engine.
Dirt and dust may get inside the engine if the element is
torn. Carefully examine the element for tears before and
after cleaning it. Replace the element with a new one if it
is torn.
CAUTION
The one-way drain to the left is the clean air section of
the filter housing. Any leak of this drain will allow dirt
into the engine intake causing severe engine damage.