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General Information
NOTE: Some photographs and illustrations used in
this section are used for clarity purposes only and
are not designed to depict actual conditions.
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is nec-
essary.
General Specifications
* Visible at plug threads.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
CHASSIS
Dry Weight (approx)
558 kg (1230 lb) - XT
567 kg (1251 lb) - XTX
596 kg (1315 lb) - XTZ
ROPS Tested Curb Weight
645 kg (1428 lb)
Length (overall)
301.5 cm (118.7 in.)
Height (overall)
201 cm (79 in.)
Width (overall)
156.2 cm (61.5 in.)
Tire Size (XT/XTX)
26 x 9R-14 (front)
26 x 11R-14 (rear)
Tire Size (XTZ)
27 x 9R-14 (front)
27 x 11R-14 (rear)
Tire Inflation Pressure
0.84-1.41 kg/cm² (12-20 psi)
MISCELLANY
Spark Plug Type
NGK CPR8E
Spark Plug Gap
0.5-0.6 mm (0.019-0.024
in.)
Gas Tank Capacity
31 L (8.2 U.S. gal.)
Coolant Capacity
2.9 L (3.0 U.S. qt) - XT/XTX
3.3 L (3.5 U.S. qt) - XTZ
Front Differential Capacity
275 ml (9.3 fl oz)*
Rear Drive Capacity
250 ml (8.5 fl oz)*
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 L (2.6 U.S. qt) - Over-
haul
1.9 L (2.0 U.S. qt) - Change
Gasoline (recommended)
87 Octane Regular
Unleaded
Engine Oil (recommended)
Arctic Cat ACX All Weather
Synthetic
Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant
SAE Approved 80W-90
Hypoid
Belt Width
35.0 mm (1.38 in.)
Brake Fluid
DOT 4
Taillight/Brakelight
12V/8W/27W
Headlight
12V/27W (4)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Spark Plug Cap
5000 ohms
Ignition Coil Resistance
(primary)
(secondary)
Less than 1 ohm - XT/XTX
4.8 ohms - XTZ
12k-19k ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Voltage
Battery Voltage
Stator Coil (crankshaft position sensor)
Resistance
(AC generator)
150-250 ohms
Less than 1 ohm
Crankshaft Position Sensor AC Voltage
2.0 or more
AC Generator Output (no load)
60 AC volts @ 5000 RPM -
XT/XTX
75 AC volts @ 5000 RPM -
XTZ
Ignition Timing
10° BTDC @ 1500 RPM
VALVES AND GUIDES
Valve Face Diameter
31.6 mm - intake
27.9 mm - exhaust
Valve/Tappet Clearance (cold engine)
(max)
0.1016 mm - intake
0.1524 mm - exhaust
Valve Guide/Stem Clearance (max)
0.013 mm
Valve Guide/Valve Stem Deflection (wob-
ble method) (max)
0.35 mm
Valve Guide Inside Diameter
5.000-5.012 mm
Valve Stem Outside Diameter
4.972-4.987 mm
Valve Stem Runout (max)
0.1 mm
Valve Head Thickness (min)
2.3 mm
Valve Face/Seat Width
2.25 mm - intake
2.60 mm - exhaust
Valve Seat Angle
45° +15’/+30’
Valve Face Radial Runout (max)
0.2 mm
Valve Spring Free Length (min)
38.7 mm
Valve Spring Tension @ 31.5 mm
19.0 kg (42 lb)
CAMSHAFT AND CYLINDER HEAD
Cam Lobe Height (min)
(Ex/In)
(Ex)
(In)
33.60 mm - XT/XTX
33.40 mm - XTZ
33.53 mm - XTZ
Camshaft Journal Oil Clearance (max)
0.04 mm
Camshaft Journal
(right & center)
Holder Inside Diameter
(left)
21.98-22.04 mm
17.48-17.53 mm
Camshaft Journal
(right & center)
Outside Diameter
(left)
21.96-21.98 mm - XT/XTX
21-94-21.98 - XTZ
17.48-17.53 mm - XT/XTX
17.44-17.48 - XTZ
Camshaft Runout (max)
0.05 mm
Rocker Arm Inside Diameter (max)
12.018 mm
Rocker Arm Shaft Outside Diameter (min) 11.97 mm
Cylinder Head/Cover Distortion (max)
0.05 mm
CYLINDER, PISTON, AND RINGS
Piston Skirt/Cylinder Clearance
0.025-0.075 mm
Cylinder Bore
91.995-92.005 mm - XT
101.992-102.008 mm - XTX
91.992-92.008 mm - XTZ
Piston Diameter 15 mm from Skirt End
92.940-92.975 mm - XT/XTZ
101.940-101.985 mm - XTX
Piston Ring Free End Gap (min) (1st/2nd) 12.5 mm
Bore x Stroke
92 x 82 mm - XT
102 x 85 mm - XTX
92 x 71.6 mm - XTZ
Cylinder Trueness (max)
0.02 mm
Piston Ring End Gap - Installed
0.38 mm
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance (max)
0.35 mm
Piston Ring Groove Width
(1st/2nd)
(oil)
1.202-1.204 mm
2.01-2.03 mm - XT/XTX
2.501-2.503 mm - XTZ
Piston Ring Thickness (1st/2nd)
1.970-1.990 mm - XT/XTX
1.170-1.195 mm - XTZ
Piston Pin Bore (max)
20.012 mm
Piston Pin Outside Diameter (min)
22.99 mm - XT/XTX
19.995 mm - XTZ
CRANKSHAFT
Connecting Rod (small end inside diame-
ter) (max)
23.021 mm - XT/XTX
20.021 mm - XTZ
Connecting Rod (big end side-to-side)
0.6 mm - XT/XTX
0.95 mm - XTZ
Connecting Rod (small end deflection)
(max)
0.3 mm
Crankshaft (web-to-web)
71 mm - XT/XTX
98 mm - XTZ
Crankshaft Runout (max)
0.03 mm
Oil Pump Gerotor Clearance (XTZ) (max) 0.15 mm