Arctic Cat Z Series 2006, Operator'S Manual

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74 MAINTENANCE
Adjusting Headlight Aim
The headlight can be adjusted for
vertical aim of the HIGH/LOW
beam. The geometric center of
HIGH beam zone is to be used for
vertical aiming.
1. Position the snowmobile on a
level floor so the headlight is
approximately 8 m (25 ft) from
an aiming surface (wall or simi-
lar surface).
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N OT E : T h e r e s h o u l d b e a n
“average” operating load on the
s n o w m o b i l e w h e n a d j u s t i n g
headlight aim.
2. Measure the distance from the
floor to midpoint of the head-
light.
3. Using the measurement
obtained in step 2, make a hori-
zontal mark on the aiming sur-
face.
4. Make a vertical mark which
intersects the horizontal mark
on the aiming surface directly
in front of the headlight.
5. Engage the brake lever lock and
start the engine. Move the head-
light dimmer switch to the
HIGH beam position. DO NOT
USE LOW BEAM.
6. Observe the headlight beam
aim. Proper aim is when the
most intense beam is centered
on the vertical mark 5 cm (2 in.)
below the horizontal mark on
the aiming surface.
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7. On 3-bulb models, adjust the
headlight housing mounting
screws until correct aim is
obtained. Shut the engine off;
then disengage the brake lever
lock.
8. On 4-bulb models, adjust the
headlight using the adjustment
knobs until correct aim is
obtained. Shut the engine off;
then disengage the brake lever
lock.
SKI WEAR BARS
The ski wear bar is a replaceable bar
attached to the underside of the ski.
The purpose of the wear bar is to
assist in turning the snowmobile, to
minimize ski wear, and to maintain
good steering control. If the snow-
mobile is operated primarily in deep
snow, ski wear bar wear will be min-
imal; however, if the snowmobile is
operated on terrain where the snow
cover is minimal, the ski wear bar
will wear faster. To maintain posi-
tive steering characteristics, Arctic
Cat recommends that the ski wear
bars be checked before each use and
replaced if worn beyond 1/2 of the
original diameter. Ski wear bars are
available from an authorized Arctic
Cat Snowmobile dealer.
! WARNING
Do not operate the snowmobile
u n l e s s h e a d l i g h t b e a m i s
adjusted properly. An incor-
rectly adjusted beam will not
provide the operator the opti-
mum amount of light.