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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4. The brake lever lock is not a park-

ing brake and should not be applied

for periods exceeding 5 minutes.

NEVER OPERATE THE SNOW-

MOBILE WITH THE BRAKE

LEVER LOCK ENGAGED.

5. Pumping the brake lever is permis-

sible; however, if pumping the

brake lever more than twice is nec-

essary to obtain the necessary

stopping power, immediately take

the snowmobile to an authorized

Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for

service. If not under warranty, this

service is at the discretion and

expense of the snowmobile owner.

6. When new brake pads are

installed, a “burnishing” process

is required. Drive the snowmobile

slowly and compress the brake

lever several times until the pads

just start to heat up; then allow

them to thoroughly cool down.

This process stabilizes the pad

material and extends the life of

the pads.

EMERGENCY 

STOPPING

There are several methods of stopping

or slowing the snowmobile under a

variety of situations. Identified in the

following chart are the ways a snow-

mobile may be brought to a stop and

the effectiveness under normal condi-

tions.

NOTE: On 660 cc models,

ensure that the ignition switch key
is in the OFF position when the
engine is not running. Leaving the
ignition switch in the ON position
allows the lights to be on and will
drain power from the battery. The
engine WILL NOT START without
battery power.

THROTTLE/IGNITION 

MONITOR SWITCH 

(2-Stroke/Jaguar Z1/

TZ1 Models)

The throttle control is equipped with a

monitor switch for safety purposes

which will stop the engine when a loss

of return spring force occurs. If ice

forms in the throttle system or if there

is some other malfunction of the throt-

tle system resulting in a loss of return

spring force, the monitor switch will

stop the engine when the throttle con-

trol lever is released.

! WARNING

The brake lever lock is not a park-
ing brake and should not be
applied for periods exceeding 5
minutes. The brake lever lock
maintains the brake lever in the
compressed position and main-
tains pressure against the brake
disc; however, after a period of
time, the pressure applied to the
brake disc may relax below the
amount required to hold the
snowmobile stationary.

ITEM

FUNCTION CONDITION

Emergency 

Stop Switch

interrupts igni-

tion circuit

ALL

Throttle/Igni-

tion Monitor 

Switch

interrupts igni-

tion circuit

ALL

Ignition 

Switch

interrupts igni-

tion circuit

ALL

Brake

slows the 

driven shaft/

ACT drive

ALL

Choke (car-

bureted 

models)

floods the 

engine

1/2 throttle 

or less

Summary of Contents for S2008ACAAAUSG

Page 1: ...p n2257 929 Snowmobile Snowmobile Operator s Operator s Manual Manual...

Page 2: ...first 3 THIRTY 30 DAYS from date of sale of snowmobile on all batteries 4 THIRTY 30 DAYS from date of sale for all dealer installed service parts and accessories 5 UNTIL EXPIRATION OF THE NEW PRODUCT...

Page 3: ...utton Style Models 28 Towing 29 Adjustable Backrest 29 Removable Rear Seat Bearcat W T Models 29 Removable Rear Seat T Series 30 Removable Seat Crossfire M Series Models 30 Adjustable Seat TZ1 LXR Mod...

Page 4: ...s Read and study the entire Operator s Manual 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 o...

Page 5: ...epair 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 Som...

Page 6: ...FTOSUB S2008F6DEPUSG S2008F1LEPUSO S2008M8HEKUSB S2008PAAFCUSB S2008F6DEPUSO S2008F1LEPOSB S2008M8HEKUSO S2008PAAFCNAB S2008F6DEPOSG S2008F1LLXUSB S2008T5CTOUSB S2008PAAFCOSB S2008F6DEFUSB S2008F1LLXU...

Page 7: ...SNOWMOBILE SAFETY RULES 3 SNOWMOBILE SAFETY RULES...

Page 8: ...perti nent production information These numbers are 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 remo...

Page 9: ...GENERAL INFORMATION 5 F5 F 570 T500 T570 Models 742 456A F6 F8 F1000 Jaguar Z1 TZ1 Models 741 375B Crossfire M Series Models 741 633A...

Page 10: ...6 GENERAL INFORMATION Bearcat Wide Track Turbo T660 Models 0742 473 Bearcat 570 Model 740 586A Bearcat Wide Track Non Turbo Panther 660 Models 0742 458...

Page 11: ...NOTE Prior to doing step 3 clean the air silencer thoroughly 3 Remove the spark plugs from the engine and cover the spark plug holes with a rag see Spark Plugs in this manual With the emer gency stop...

Page 12: ...In many areas oxygenates either eth anol or MTBE are added to the gaso line Oxygenated gasolines containing up to 10 ethanol or up to 15 MTBE are acceptable gasoline Do not use gasolines containing me...

Page 13: ...Series TZ1 models are not equipped with a gas tank vent hose Break In Gas Oil Mixing Instructions 2 Stroke Models Before mixing gasoline and oil make sure the oil is at room temperature 20 C 68 F Use...

Page 14: ...ines 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...

Page 15: ...illuminates while the engine is running oil pres sure has been lost and the engine will automatically shut off If oil pressure is lost use the following procedure 1 Check the oil level NOTE To ensure...

Page 16: ...ld go out when the engine starts If the light stays illuminated or it illuminates while the engine is running the ECU is receiving input that is outside of its established parameters If the Check Engi...

Page 17: ...under war ranty this service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner The engine WILL NOT RUN with out battery power Coolant Temperature Warning Icon If the coolant temperature is at t...

Page 18: ...is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER INDICATOR ICONS Standard Gauge This snowmobile is equipped with a combination speedometer tachometer Indicator icons are...

Page 19: ...stays illuminated on elec tric start models or it illuminates while the engine is running the sys tem is receiving input that is outside of its established parameters If the icon illuminates indicatin...

Page 20: ...oolant Temperature D Increment Button E Select Button F Decrement Button G Service H Charging System 1100 cc RPM MPH kph By pushing the increment button once the RPM and MPH will be displayed one on t...

Page 21: ...ti tude value will flash Push the incre ment button to increase the displayed altitude push the decrement button to decrease the displayed altitude Push ing and holding a button will acceler ate the n...

Page 22: ...imately equal to 1 tankful of gasoline under normal operating con ditions Oil Pressure Warning Icon 1100 cc The Oil Pressure Warning Icon indi cates engine oil pressure not the oil level however if th...

Page 23: ...nowmobile dealer for service If not under war ranty this service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner DIAGNOSTIC CODES Crossfire F Series M Series T Series Models Additional codes...

Page 24: ...1 2 Failure in coil 1 1 3 Failure in coil 2 1 4 Failure in ISC valve 1 5 Failure in oxygen sensor 1 9 Failure in camshaft position sensor 2 Failure in injector 2 3 Failure in injector 1 4 Failure in...

Page 25: ...kg m 25 ft lb and check steering for maximum right left turning capa bilities NOTE Do not adjust the handle bar to a position that allows the brake fluid to be below the low mark on either side of th...

Page 26: ...lebar is properly secured 4 After the handlebar is locked in position release the cam lever and rotate it one turn clockwise then press down on the cam lever until it locks in place NOTE At this point...

Page 27: ...the discre tion and expense of the snowmobile owner When filling the cooling system use an ethylene glycol based coolant water mixture which will satisfy the coldest anticipated weather condi tions o...

Page 28: ...nowmobile dealer for this service If not under warranty this service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner DRIVE CHAIN TENSION The drive chain must be properly ten sioned for proper...

Page 29: ...alve to the OPEN position before attempting to start the engine NOTE On all remaining models there is a valve incorporated into the fuel pump which prevents gasoline flow when the engine is off SHOCK...

Page 30: ...lightly slower than a standard lug track and it will accelerate wear strip wear To decrease the amount of wear strip wear slower speeds must be main tained when operating on hard packed trails Acceler...

Page 31: ...er ating in reverse and come to a com plete stop before shifting from either forward to reverse or reverse to for ward Once you have shifted to a new gear apply slight throttle until positive engageme...

Page 32: ...re under most situ ations should not be used to free a stuck snowmobile as it will tend to dig the skis deeper into the snow Always use minimal speed when operating in reverse and come to a complete s...

Page 33: ...0742 494 REMOVABLE REAR SEAT Bearcat W T Models These snowmobiles are equipped with a removable rear seat to allow for additional cargo space when no pas senger is being carried To remove the rear se...

Page 34: ...l To install the seat use the following procedure 1 Place the seat into position on the tunnel then plug in the electrical connector 2 Rotate the seat latch either clock wise or counterclockwise and h...

Page 35: ...snowmobiles are equipped with a removable adjustable seat To adjust the seat use the following procedure 1 Press in on the left end of the seat adjuster lever at the rear storage compatement then pull...

Page 36: ...ap ping screw into the right side of the seat support assembly ARCTIC POWER VALVE APV SYSTEM This RPM controlled servomotor servo actuated system adjusts the size of the exhaust ports to provide peak...

Page 37: ...cretion and expense of the snow mobile owner EXHAUST CONTROLLED TIMING ECT SYSTEM 600 800 1000 cc Models This system automatically adjusts the ignition timing to provide maximum performance through a...

Page 38: ...luminated whenever the engine is running NOTE If equipped with reverse shift lever make sure the lever is in the forward position before starting the engine 1 Test the operation of the brake system by...

Page 39: ...tarted DO NOT COMPRESS THE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER If the throttle control lever is compressed the engine will not start because the fuel air mixture will be too lean 7 On manual start models pull the...

Page 40: ...FI models if the engine does not start but seems ready to start engage the brake lever lock then compress the throttle control lever fully and try to start the engine When the engine starts release th...

Page 41: ...the brake fluid and cause the brakes to either fade or may cause an unexpected loss of brakes If this occurs the brake fluid requires a cool down period before the brakes will again func tion properly...

Page 42: ...s in the OFF position when the engine is not running Leaving the ignition switch in the ON position allows the lights to be on and will drain power from the battery The engine WILL NOT START without b...

Page 43: ...to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow mobile dealer for service If not under warranty this service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner However if a dire emergency exists wherein the en...

Page 44: ...e for higher altitudes is recalibrating the snowmobile when going to lower altitudes Always consult the alti tude decal beneath the hood of the snowmobile M Series models are initially set up at the f...

Page 45: ...ve oil deposits are noticed take the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow mobile dealer for service If not under warranty this service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner A...

Page 46: ...hose 5 Tip the snowmobile back to the upright position then place a drain pan on the floor next to the drain hose and tip the snowmobile toward its left side far enough to allow the lubricant to drain...

Page 47: ...d to drain from the gear case into the drain pan 18 Secure the snowmobile in this position until the flush fluid is completely drained 19 When the fluid has completely drained from the gear case tip t...

Page 48: ...grease from the spindle 0739 724 F Series Jaguar Z1 T Series TZ1 Models 741 335A On the Crossfire F Series M Series Jaguar Z1 TZ1 models pump grease into the upper steering shaft grease fit ting locat...

Page 49: ...ingly 1 Shut engine off and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 With the gas tank nearly empty less than 1 4 full lay the snow mobile on its left side A piece of cardboard should be used to pro tect t...

Page 50: ...Daily Monthly 69 Check for wear cracks and fraying Check length and width dimensions Ski Wear Bars Daily 84 Check for wear and damage Carburetors Main Jets Adjustment Screws Daily Weekly 57 51 57 Ins...

Page 51: ...nsmit the amount of gasoline required If the in line fuel filter is obstructed gasoline flow will be restricted there fore the filter must be replaced To remove and install the in line fuel fil ter us...

Page 52: ...ure to perform step 1 as stated will result in an inaccu rate reading 2 After 30 seconds remove the oil level stick and wipe it with a clean cloth Insert the oil level stick fully into the engine and...

Page 53: ...ine is warm to allow all oil to drain from the crankcase NOTE Recycle or properly dis pose of the used engine oil 1 Using a putty knife remove the belly pan plug 2 Place a drain pan beneath the belly...

Page 54: ...r Washer p n 1670 845 when changing the oil 6 Install a new belly pan plug 7 Using Oil Filter Wrench p n 0644 389 loosen but do not remove the oil filter and allow the oil to drain from the filter the...

Page 55: ...e sure the correct carburetor main jet for the operating temperature altitude and type of gasoline is being used see Selecting Carburetor Main Jet s section Since carburetor adjustments critically aff...

Page 56: ...piston valve bore 3 Place a finger lightly against the side of the valve then rotate the carburetor swivel adapter coun terclockwise until slight upward movement of the valve is noted 4 Place a finge...

Page 57: ...or adjustments Be sure the correct carburetor main jets for the operating temperature altitude and type of gasoline are being used see Selecting Carbure tor Main Jet s section Since car buretor adjust...

Page 58: ...too tight the engine will only operate on one cylinder at idle Synchronizing Piston Valves NOTE On some models the air intake silencer is a one piece unit and the silencer boots can be removed to acce...

Page 59: ...ro nized tighten the swivel adapter jam nuts securely Slide the rub ber throttle cable caps down over the swivel adapters NOTE There must be free play in the throttle lever on all models 9 In turn on...

Page 60: ...rt the engine release the brake lever lock and thoroughly warm up NOTE Make engine idle adjust ment only after the engine has reached running temperature Since the idle speed screws have not been fine...

Page 61: ...ser vice is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner 1 Loosen each carburetor flange clamp and remove each carbure tor from the intake flange and boot 2 Remove each drain plug and O ring...

Page 62: ...il riding or other con tinual slow speed operation will usu ally require hotter heat range spark plugs Removing Installing Spark Plugs Crossfire M Series Models 1 Remove the springs securing the expan...

Page 63: ...r 2 Remove the cap screws securing the spark plug coils to the engine then remove the coils 3 Using a spark plug wrench remove the plugs 4 Install the plugs and finger tighten 5 Tighten the spark plug...

Page 64: ...read and follow instructions provided with battery chargers and battery products NOTE Battery maintenance may be done by the snowmobile owner if qualified to do so If the owner does not feel qualified...

Page 65: ...to service see step 9 6 If the meter reads less than speci fied voltage charge the battery using the following guidelines A When using an automatic bat tery charger always follow the charger manufactu...

Page 66: ...ttery into position in the snowmobile then coat the battery posts and cable ends with a light coat of multi purpose grease 10 Connect the battery cables posi tive cable first FUSES 660 cc Models Fuses...

Page 67: ...e to an authorized Arc tic Cat Snowmobile dealer for this service This service is at the dis cretion and expense of the snow mobile owner 2 Remove the suspected fuse 3 Look through the clear side of t...

Page 68: ...not determined If the fuse continues to blow take the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo bile dealer for service If not under war ranty this service is at the discretion and expense of the...

Page 69: ...ake lever travel has been obtained release the adjustment knob into a secured position NOTE If the brake adjustment knob has reached its maximum adjustment cannot be rotated any further clockwise both...

Page 70: ...just below the high mark in the brake fluid reser voir or visible in the sight glass NOTE If the sight glass appears dark there is a sufficient amount of fluid in the reservoir 740 159A 0740 588 2 If...

Page 71: ...vice is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner Bleeding Brake System If the brake lever feels spongy when applied the brake system may need to be bled To bleed the brake use the followi...

Page 72: ...damaged To check and change the brake pads use the following proce dure NOTE The brake pads may be changed by the snowmobile owner if qualified to do so If the owner does not feel qualified take the s...

Page 73: ...are installed a burnishing pro cess is required Drive the snow mobile slowly and compress the brake lever several times until the pads just start to warm up then allow them to cool down This pro cedur...

Page 74: ...le dealer for this service This service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner Removing Drive Belt Standard Driven Pulley 1 Turn ignition key to the OFF position and wait for all mov...

Page 75: ...ley Account for and remove the O ring and shim washers Note the orientation of the components for installing pur poses NOTE The sheave adjuster has left hand threads 739 267D 6 On Style B remove the c...

Page 76: ...he Bearcat W T Turbo close the belt guard and the hood 5 On remaining models install the belt guard then install and close the left side access panel 6 Release the brake lever lock TRACK TENSION Track...

Page 77: ...el adjusting bolt jam nuts 739 636B NOTE To ensure proper track tension adjustment perform all adjustments on both sides of the snowmobile 2 If the deflection distance between the bottom of the wear s...

Page 78: ...ps of the skis against a wall then using a shielded safety stand raise the rear of the snowmobile off the floor making sure the track is free to rotate 3 Start the engine and accelerate slightly Use o...

Page 79: ...e sure correct track tension is maintained after adjust ing track alignment see Track Tension section 3 After proper track alignment is obtained tighten the adjusting bolt jam nut against the axle hou...

Page 80: ...itching If both sides are pitching relax the spring tension on both sides NOTE The spring adjuster will normally rotate with the spring 734 501B 734 500B Adjusting Shocks Fox Air Shocks NOTE It is rec...

Page 81: ...onto the shock Skid Frame Front Arm NOTE On some models the front arm limiter straps are not adjustable The skid frame front arm shock spring and limiter straps are adjustable How ever Arctic Cat rec...

Page 82: ...ys rotate the cam from the lighter position to the heavier position 741 450A To rotate an adjusting cam use the spark plug wrench from the tool kit Rotate the wrench until the cam is in the desired po...

Page 83: ...eet Removing and Installing Taillight Brakelight Bulb Bearcat Panther T660 Models 1 Remove the screws securing the taillight brakelight lens then remove the lens 728 384C 2 Push in on the bulb and rot...

Page 84: ...ping screws and washers Removing Headlight Bulb Bearcat 570 WT Non Turbo Panther Models NOTE The bulb portion of the headlight is fragile HANDLE WITH CARE When replacing the headlight bulb the bulb as...

Page 85: ...tion of the bulb If the glass is touched it must be cleaned with a dry cloth before installing To access the headlight bulbs use the following procedure 1 With the hood closed loosen the headlight ad...

Page 86: ...ulb If the glass is touched it must be cleaned with a dry cloth before installing To access the headlight bulbs use the following procedure 1 Remove the two torx head cap screws located to the outside...

Page 87: ...Adjusting Headlight Aim The headlight can be adjusted for ver tical aim of the HIGH LOW beam The geometric center of HIGH beam zone is to be used for vertical aiming 1 Position the snowmobile on a le...

Page 88: ...ar is to assist in turning the snowmobile to mini mize ski wear and to maintain good steering control If the snowmobile is operated primarily in deep snow ski wear bar wear will be minimal how ever if...

Page 89: ...Place the front of the snowmobile on a support stand 2 Remove the cotter pin then remove the slotted nut and cap screw securing the ski assembly to the spindle Remove the ski Account for the rubber da...

Page 90: ...y if the snowmobile is operated on terrain on which the snow cover is minimal Loose snow is required to cool and lubri cate the wear strips and prevent accelerated wear 0727 726 AXIAL FAN BELT 370 cc...

Page 91: ...1 Remove the bolts securing the belt guard to the engine then remove the belt guard from the engine compartment 2 On the alternator loosen but do not remove the tension bolt A and the pivot bolt B 07...

Page 92: ...it on the ACT drive models p n 0648 715 0 030 in and p n 0648 716 0 060 in NOTE On ACT roller driven pul ley removing adding shim washers may be done by the snowmobile owner if qualified to do so If t...

Page 93: ...the engine starts to drop in RPM Turn engine off NOTE On the 500 600 800 1000 cc engine models after step 4 proceed to step 9 NOTE On some standard mod els the air intake silencer is a one piece unit...

Page 94: ...r tension Install the drain plug chain case cover and seal then pour the recommended amount of Arctic Cat Transmis sion Lube p n 0636 817 into the filler hole see Lubrication sec tion 14 On ACT drive...

Page 95: ...to reduce track tension Cover the snowmobile with a machine cover or a heavy tarpau lin to protect it from dirt and dust 23 If the snowmobile must be stored outdoors position the snowmo bile out of d...

Page 96: ...he oil injec tion reservoir with the recom mended 2 cycle oil see Gasoline Oil sub section NOTE After prolonged storage of 2 stroke models Arctic Cat rec ommends one tankful of 100 1 gas oil mixture b...

Page 97: ...l fully charged then connect the battery cables making sure to connect the posi tive cable first Test the electric start system 14 Inspect the entire brake system all controls headlight taillight brak...

Page 98: ...rd warranty coverage and continues for 30 months or 2500 miles whichever comes first COMPONENTS COVERED The emissions warranty covers major emissions control components and emission related components...

Page 99: ...sfer the unused portion of the original warranty to a second party In order to transfer warranty fill out this form completely then return a copy of this form to Arctic Cat Inc Arctic Cat will then pr...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...97 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES...

Page 102: ...98 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES...

Page 103: ...location away from your selling dealer warranty may be performed by any authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer The authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer will examine the snowmobile or part to deter...

Page 104: ...ARCTIC CAT Printed in U S A Trademarks of Arctic Cat Inc Thief River Falls MN 56701 p n 2257 929 Phone 218 681 9851 U S 204 982 1772 Canada TM...

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