Arctic Cat Z Series 2006, Operator'S Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION 15
BATTERY (Electric Start Models)
It is extremely important that the
battery be maintained at full charge
at all times and that the battery con-
nections be clean and tight. If charg-
ing the battery becomes necessary,
refer to Charging Battery section of
this manual.
COOLING SYSTEM (Liquid)
Some snowmobiles are equipped
with a closed liquid cooling system
for engine cooling. The cooling sys-
tem should be inspected daily for
leakage and damage. Also, the cool-
ant level should be checked daily. If
leakage or damage is detected, 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.
When filling the cooling system, use
a coolant/water mixture which will
satisfy the coldest anticipated
weather conditions of your area in
accordance with the coolant manu-
facturer’s recommendations. While
the cooling system is being filled, air
pockets may develop; therefore, run
the engine for five to ten minutes
after the initial fill, shut the engine
off, and then fill the cooling system
to approximately 51 mm (2 in.)
below the filler neck on 2-stroke
models or to just below the FULL
mark on 660 cc models.
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NOTE: The 660 cc models are
equipped with a coolant “bleed
screw” on the purge tank (located
on the front-top of the engine).
After starting the engine (and
with the tank cap on and tight),
open the bleed screw slightly to
a l l ow t r a p p e d a i r t o e s c a p e .
Continue until no air is apparent;
then tighten the screw.
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NOTE: Use a good quality, gly-
col-based, automotive-type anti-
freeze.
DRIVE CLUTCH AND DRIVEN
PULLEY
The drive clutch and driven pulley
do not require lubrication; there-
fore, no special maintenance is
required by the snowmobile owner.
However, the drive clutch and
driven pulley should be disassem-
bled, cleaned, and inspected by an
authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile
dealer after every 800 miles of oper-
ation or at the end of the snowmobil-
ing season whichever occurs first.
This service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
When operating the snowmobile at
high altitudes, it may be necessary to
change certain component parts of
the drive clutch. See an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for
further information.
! CAUTION
After operating the snowmobile
for the initial 5-10 minutes, stop
the engine, allow the engine to
cool down, and check the cool-
ant level. Add coolant as neces-
sary.