Table of Contents
Limited Warranty ..................... Inside Front Cover
Foreword............................................................1
Declaration of Conformity...................................2
Snowmobile Safety Rules ..................................3
General Information ......................................4-25
Snowmobile Identification .........................4
Control Locations......................................4
Tipped Snowmobile ..................................5
Gasoline-Oil..............................................6
Engine Break-In (2-Stroke Models)...........9
Engine Break-In (660 cc Models) ..............9
Indicator Lights (Standard Models) .........10
Low Oil Warning Light
(Standard 2-Stroke Models) ................10
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
(660 cc Models)...................................10
High Temperature Warning Light
(Standard Liquid Cooled Models) .........10
Charging System Warning Light
(660 cc Models)...................................11
Check Engine Light (660 cc Models).......11
Speedometer/Tachometer ......................11
Handlebar Tilt .........................................13
Handlebar Tilt
(Firecat/ZR 900/Turbo ST) ..................14
Exhaust System......................................14
Air-Intake Silencer ..................................14
Battery (Electric Start Models) ................15
Cooling System (Liquid)..........................15
Drive Clutch and Driven Pulley................15
Drive Clutch/Driven
Pulley Alignment .................................16
Drive Chain Tension
(Automatic System).............................16
Drive Chain Tension
(Adjustable System) ............................16
Fuel Pump ..............................................17
Gas Tank Shut-Off Valve.........................17
Shock Absorbers (Standard Gas) ...........17
Shock Absorbers (Rebuildable Gas) .......17
Deep-Lug Track (Sno Pro Models) ..........18
Attack 20 Track (M-Series/King
Cat Models).........................................18
Track Studs .............................................19
Reverse Transmission ............................20
Towing ....................................................20
Adjustable Backrest ...............................21
Removable Rear Seat.............................21
Removable Seat (M-Series/King Cat/
Sabercat Models)................................22
Arctic Power Valve (APV) System ...........22
Exhaust Controlled Timing
(ECT) System (Firecat 500) ................24
Operating Instructions.................................26-33
Starting and Stopping Engine ................. 26
High RPM Operation
(660 cc Models) .................................. 29
Braking (Hydraulic Brake Models)........... 29
Emergency Stopping .............................. 31
Throttle/Ignition Monitor Switch
(2-Stroke Models) ............................... 31
Varying Altitude Operation ...................... 33
Lubrication ..................................................34-37
Standard Chain Case ............................. 34
ACT Drive Gear Case ............................. 35
Front Suspension ................................... 36
Speedometer Drive Adapter ................... 36
Rear Suspension .................................... 36
Maintenance ...............................................38-78
Periodic Maintenance Checklist.............. 38
Fuel System............................................ 39
Checking Oil-Injection System
(2-Stroke Models) ............................... 40
Checking Engine Oil Level
(660 cc Models) .................................. 41
Changing Engine Oil (660 cc Models)..... 41
Adjusting Carburetor -
VM-Style (Single)................................ 42
Adjusting Carburetors - VM-Style (Twin) . 44
Adjusting Carburetors - TM-Style............ 48
Selecting Carburetor Main Jet(s) ............ 50
Spark Plugs ............................................ 51
Charging Battery
(Electric Start Models) ........................ 53
Fuses (660 cc Models)............................ 55
Engine Heater (660 cc Models)............... 56
Mechanical Brake System ...................... 56
Hydraulic Brake System ......................... 57
Drive Belt ................................................ 61
Track Tension.......................................... 64
Track Alignment ...................................... 66
Suspension............................................. 67
Lights...................................................... 71
Ski Wear Bars ......................................... 74
Adjusting Ski Stance(M-Series/
King Cat/Bearcat 570 Models) ........... 76
Rail Wear Strips...................................... 76
Axial Fan Belt (370/440 cc Models)......... 77
Accessory Belt (660 cc Models).............. 77
Performance Tips............................................. 79
Preparation For Storage..............................80-82
Preparation After Storage ...........................83-84
U.S. EPA Emission Control Statement/
Warranty Coverage ............................. 86
Change of Address, Ownership,
or Warranty Transfer ............................... 87
Warranty Procedure/Owner Responsibility ...... 89
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Write the appropriate information for your Arctic Cat Snowmobile in the spaces below.
Always use these numbers when referring to your snowmobile.
Model: ________________________________________________
Date of Purchase: _______________________________________
Vehicle Identification Number: _____________________________
Engine Serial Number: ___________________________________
Your Arctic Cat Dealer:
____________________________________
Address:
________________________________________________
Phone:
__________________________________________________
Summary of Contents for Z Series 2006
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