Arctic Cat Z Series 2006, Operator'S Manual

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14 GENERAL INFORMATION

NOTE: Recommended torque
value of lock nuts is 2.5 kg-m (18
ft-lb).

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 the master
cylinder.
HANDLEBAR TILT
(Firecat/ZR 900/Turbo ST)
The handlebar can be adjusted to the
operator’s preference. To adjust the
handlebar, use the following proce-
dure:
1. Loosen the eight cap screws
securing the handlebar caps to
the riser and the riser to the
steering post.
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2. Adjust the handlebar up or
down to operator’s desired tilt,
tighten the cap screws evenly to
3.5 kg-m (25 ft-lb), and check
steering for maximum right/left
turning capabilities.

NOTE: Do not adjust the han-
dlebar to a position that allows
the brake fluid to be below the
low mark on either side of the
master cylinder.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The exhaust system is designed to
reduce noise and to improve the total
performance of the engine. If any
e x h a u s t s y s t e m c o m p o n e n t i s
removed from the engine and the
engine is run, severe engine damage
will result.
AIR-INTAKE SILENCER
Used in conjunction with the fuel
intake system is a specially designed
air-intake silencer. The purpose of
the silencer is to quiet the intake of
fresh air. Since the fuel intake sys-
tem is calibrated with the air-intake
silencer in place, the engine must
never be run with the silencer
removed. Performance will not be
improved if the air-intake silencer is
removed. In contrast, severe engine
damage will occur.
! WARNING
Tighten lock nuts according to
specifications to prevent unex-
pected “movement” of the han-
dlebar during operation over
rough terrain and DO NOT posi-
tion handlebar so steering (max-
i m u m r i g h t / l e f t t u r n i n g
capabilities) or throttle and
brake controls are affected.
! WARNING
Tighten cap screws according
to specifications to prevent
unexpected “movement” of the
handlebar during operation over
rough terrain. DO NOT offset the
handlebar so steering (maxi-
mum right/left turning capabili-
ties) are altered or throttle and
brake controls will be affected.
! CAUTION
These snow mobiles are not
d e s i g n e d t o b e o p e r a t e d i n
dusty conditions. Operating the
snowmobile in dusty condi-
tions will result in severe engine
damage.