Arctic Cat Z Series 2006, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE 69
2. Thread the valve of Air Shock
Pump (p/n 2603-324) onto the
shock air valve approximately
six rotations.

NOTE: As the pump is being
attached to the shock, the hose
will fill with air. This will result in a
lower gauge pressure 0.14-3.52
kg/cm
2
(2-5 psi).
3. To decrease air pressure in the
shock, press the black bleed
valve button half way down and
hold until desired pressure is
attained.

NOTE: Pressing the button fully
down and releasing it will allow
only a small amount of air to
escape (micro-adjust).
4. To increase air pressure in the
shock, pump until desired pres-
sure is attained.
5. Remove the pump valve from
the shock air valve.

NOTE: As the pump valve is
being removed from the shock,
the sound of air loss is from the
pump hose, not from the shock.
6. Install the air valve cap onto the
shock.
Skid Frame Front Arm

NOTE: On some models, the
front arm limiter straps are not
adjustable.
The skid frame front arm shock
spring and limiter straps are adjust-
able. However, Arctic Cat recom-
mends that the shock spring be
maintained as loose as possible.
Tightening the skid frame front arm
shock spring may cause improper
balance and may ruin the handling
features of the snowmobile.
The length adjustment of the front
arm limiter straps determines the
weight distribution between the
front of the skid frame and the skis.
Tightening the limiter strap (short-
ening the strap) will pull up on the
front of the skid frame and will
increase ski pressure. Loosening the
limiter strap (lengthening the strap)
lowers the front of the skid frame
and decreases ski pressure.
When customizing the amount of ski
pressure, be sure to adjust both
straps equally and do not over-adjust
the limiter straps to adversely affect
steering and operator control of the
snowmobile. Some experimentation
may be required until the proper
adjustment for the operator’s indi-
vidual style is obtained.
0730-537
0739-714
! WARNING
Do not adjust the front arm lim-
iter straps to a point at which
steering and operator control of
the snowmobile are adversely
affected.