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GENERAL INFORMATION
ENGINE BREAK-IN
(2-Stroke Models)
The Arctic Cat engine (when new or
rebuilt) requires a short break-in
period before the engine is subjected
to heavy load conditions. Arctic Cat
requires that the first tankful of fuel be
premixed at a 100:1 ratio in all oil-
injection models.
During the break-in period, a maxi-
mum of 1/2 throttle is recommended;
however, brief full-throttle accelera-
tions and variations in driving speeds
contribute to good engine break-in.
After one (1) tankful break-in period,
the snowmobile may be taken to an
authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile
dealer for a checkup. This checkup is
at the discretion and the expense of the
snowmobile owner.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
(660 cc/1100 cc
Models)
The Arctic Cat engine (when new or
rebuilt) requires a short break-in
period before the engine is subjected
to heavy load conditions.
This engine does not require any pre-
mixed fuel during the break-in period.
To ensure trouble-free operation, care-
ful adherence to the following break-
in guidelines will be beneficial.
* With occasional full-throttle operation.
To ensure proper engine break-in on
the 1100 cc and 660 cc models, Arctic
Cat recommends that the engine oil
and filter be changed after 200-500
miles. This service is at the expense of
the snowmobile owner.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
(Carbureted/Bearcat
W/T Non-Turbo/
Panther 660 Models)
Indicator lights are incorporated
within the speedometer.
! WARNING
Always fill the gas tank in a well-
ventilated area. Never add gaso-
line to the snowmobile gas tank
near any open flames or with the
engine running. DO NOT SMOKE
while mixing fuel or filling the gas
tank.
! CAUTION
DO NOT exceed the one (1) tank-
ful limitation of a 100:1 gas/oil
break-in mixture. Continuous use
of a gas/oil mixture, unless con-
sistently operating in extremely
cold conditions (-26°C/-15°F or
colder), could cause spark plug
fouling and excessive carbon
buildup. A 100:1 gas/oil mixture
must be used in conjunction with
the oil-injection system to ensure
adequate engine lubrication in
extremely cold conditions.
! CAUTION
DO NOT use premixed fuel in the
snowmobile gas tank. Engine
damage will occur.
0-200 miles
1/2 Throttle
(45 MPH-max)
200-400 miles
1/2-3/4 Throttle
400-600 miles
1/2-3/4 Throttle *
