6
Periodic Maintenance/
Tune-Up
This section has been organized into sub-sections showing
common maintenance procedures.
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the techni-
cian when performing service procedures in this section.
Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for the appropri-
ate tool description.
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Department.
Periodic Maintenance
Chart
A = Adjust I = Inspect C = Clean L = Lubricate R = Replace T = Tighten
* Service/Inspect more frequently when operating in adverse conditions.
** When using an API certified SM 0W-40 oil.
*** When using Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic oil, oil change and strainer inspection interval can be increased to every
1,000 miles or every year.
Description
p/n
Compression Tester Kit
0444-213
Oil Filter Wrench
0644-389
Timing Light
0644-296
Valve Clearance Adjuster
0444-255
Item
Initial Service After
Break-In (First
Month or 100 Miles)
Daily
Monthly
(100 Miles)
Every 3
Months (300
Miles)
Every 6
Months (500
Miles)
Annually
(1500 Miles)
As
Needed
Battery
I
I
C
Fuses
I
R
Air Filter
I
I*
R
Valve/Tappet Clearance
I
I
A
Engine Compression
I
Spark Plugs
I
I
I
R (4000 Mi
or 18 Mo)
Muffler/Spark Arrester
C
R
Gas Hoses
I
I
R (2 Yrs)
Throttle Cable Ends/Accelerator Pedal Pivot
I
I
C-L
A-R
Engine-Transmission Oil/Filter
R
R*/R**/R***
A/R
Front Differential - Rear Drive Lubricant
I
I
R
Tires/Air Pressure
I
I
R
Steering Components
I
I
I
R
V-Belt
I
l
R
Suspension (Ball joint boots, drive axle boots
front and rear, tie rods, differential and rear
drive bellows)
I
I
R
Nuts/Bolts/Cap Screws
T
T
A
Ignition Timing
I
Headlight/Taillight-Brakelight
I
I
R
Switches
I
I
R
Shift Lever
I
A-L
Gauge/Indicators
I
I
R
Frame/Welds
I
I
l
Electrical Connections
l
C
Complete Brake System
I
I
Brake Pads
I
I*
R
Brake Fluid
I
I
R (2 Yrs)
Brake Hoses
I
I
R (4 Yrs)
Coolant/Cooling System
I
I
R (2 Yrs)
Wheel Lug Nuts
T
T
