Arctic Cat Z Series 2006, Operator'S Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION 17
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NOTE: If the adjustment bolt
will not turn using the fingers
(because of dirty threads), use a
wrench to loosen the bolt; then
using the fingers, adjust the bolt
until it is finger-tight. Once the
adjustment bolt becomes diffi-
cult to turn by hand, the drive
chain is properly tensioned.
3. Lock the adjustment by bottom-
ing the jam nut against the
chain case.

NOTE: When the head of the
adjustment bolt bottoms on the
jam nut, the drive chain is in need
of being replaced. See an autho-
r i z e d A rc t i c C a t S n ow m o b i l e
dealer for this service.
FUEL PUMP
The fuel pump is designed to pro-
vide adequate amount of gas to the
carburetors (on carbureted models)
or to the injectors (on EFI models) at
all throttle settings. If a fuel deliv-
ery problem is suspected, take the
snowmobile to an authorized Arctic
Cat Snowmobile dealer. If not under
warranty, this service is at the dis-
cretion and expense of the snowmo-
bile owner.
GAS TANK SHUT-OFF VALVE
On certain models, a shut-off valve
is incorporated into the gas hose
coming from the gas tank. The valve
should be turned to the CLOSED
position when trailering or storing
the snowmobile. Turn the valve to
the OPEN position before attempt-
ing to start the engine.

NOTE: On all remaining mod-
els, there is an automatic shut-off
valve incorporated into the fuel
pump which prevents gasoline
flow when the engine is off.
SHOCK ABSORBERS (Standard
Gas)
Each shock absorber should be visi-
bly checked weekly for fluid leak-
age, cracks or breaks in the lower
case, or a bent plunger. If any one of
these conditions is detected, replace-
ment is necessary. Take the snow-
mobile to an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer for this service.
If not under warranty, this service is
at the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner.

NOTE: When the snowmobile is
o p e r a t e d i n e x t r e m e l y c o l d
weather (-23° C/-10° F or colder),
a small amount of leakage may be
present. Unless the leakage is
excessive, replacement is not
necessary.
SHOCK ABSORBERS
(Rebuildable Gas)

NOTE: The presence of an ACT
identifier (decal or embossed) on
a shock absorber body indicates
a “rebuildable” shock absorber.

NOTE: The frequency of servic-
ing rebuildable shock absorbers
will vary according to the types of
conditions and terrain the snow-
mobile has been subjected to. If
riding quality deteriorates (or
seems to be deteriorating), take
the snowmobile to an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for
shock absorber evaluation and/or
servicing. This service is at the
discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner.