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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: _________________________________________________

! WARNING

A snowmobile is a very high performance vehicle. Because it does accelerate
rapidly and is capable of very high speeds, it should not be operated by a nov-
ice or an inexperienced operator. Never accelerate rapidly or drive at high speed
beyond the limits of visibility or without being totally familiar with the terrain
and what lies in front of you. Obey speed limits and never operate at speeds
that do not allow adequate maneuvering and stopping distances. Read and
study the entire Operator’s Manual and Safety Handbook.
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury to yourself or others.

Personal Injury

• To avoid injury to yourself and others, NEVER operate the snowmobile without

first reading and understanding this manual and the Snowmobile Safety Hand-
book; then follow the instructions and heed the warnings given.

• USE COMMON SENSE.
• DON’T DRINK and DRIVE.
• STAY IN CONTROL at ALL TIMES.
• TELL YOUR FRIENDS. If you see a friend operating a snowmobile recklessly, at

excessive speeds, while intoxicated, or in other unsafe ways, don’t wait until it is
too late to warn of the consequences of snowmobile misuse. Such conduct
endangers everyone. TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE SAFETY OF YOUR-
SELF AND OTHERS.

Parts and Accessories

When in need of replacement parts, oil, or accessories for your Arctic Cat Snowmo-

bile, be sure to only use GENUINE ARCTIC CAT PARTS, OIL, AND ACCESSO-

RIES. Only genuine Arctic Cat parts, oil, and accessories are engineered to meet the

standards and requirements of your Arctic Cat Snowmobile. For a complete list of

accessories, refer to the current Arctic Cat Accessory Catalog. To aid in service and

maintenance procedures on these snowmobiles, an Illustrated Parts Manual and a

Service Manual are available through your local Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer.

Summary of Contents for ZR 5000 2015

Page 1: ...O P E R A T O R S M A N U A L www arcticcat com ZR 5000 7000 9000 XF 7000 9000 M 7000 9000...

Page 2: ...snow conditions without proper lubrication or additional idler wheels and the following parts Fuel Filter Light Bulbs Windshield Drive Belt Torn or Punctured Upholstery Wear Bars Brake Pads Spark Plu...

Page 3: ...l Hood Removing Installing 20 Removable Seat ZR XF 21 Towing 21 Operating Instructions 22 25 Starting and Stopping Engine 22 Braking 23 Emergency Stopping 24 Throttle Ignition Monitor Switch 24 Varyin...

Page 4: ...l and Safety Handbook Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury to yourself or others Personal Injury To avoid injury to yourself and others NEVER operate the snowmobile without f...

Page 5: ...or service is ever required contact an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for professional service At the time of publication all information and illustrations were technically cor rect Some illu...

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Page 7: ...3 Snowmobile Safety Rules...

Page 8: ...rs are required by the dealer to complete warranty claims properly No warranty will be allowed by Arctic Cat Inc if the engine serial number or VIN is removed or mutilated in any way Always provide th...

Page 9: ...prolonged storage Filling Gas Tank Since gasoline expands as its temperature increases the gas tank must be filled to its rated capacity only Expansion room must be maintained in the tank particu lar...

Page 10: ...ense of the snowmobile owner Drive Belt Break In Drive belts require a break in period of approximately 25 miles Drive the snow mobile for 25 miles at 3 4 throttle or less By revving the engine up and...

Page 11: ...the trip meter with the trip meter displayed push and hold the right button until the display is cleared The hour meter readout will not reset Clock With the clock selected on the readout screen by p...

Page 12: ...amount of gas remaining in the gas tank E Service Icon The icon should illuminate each time the key is turned to RUN or START and it should go out when the engine starts If the icon stays illuminated...

Page 13: ...able Push the increment button to toggle between the 12 hour display and the 24 hour display When desired mode is dis played push the select button At this point the hours display will begin to flash...

Page 14: ...emain constantly illumi nated NOTE If the coolant temperature icon is constantly on the engine will shut off if vehicle speed is reduced to 1 5 kph 0 9 MPH or slower D Service Icon The icon should bri...

Page 15: ...s tank is low E Coolant Temperature Battery Voltage Intake Air Temperature Display This bar display shows coolant tempera ture battery voltage and intake air tem perature Press the Lower Left Button t...

Page 16: ...that is outside of its established parameters If a code has been activated take the snow mobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow mobile dealer for service If not under warranty this service is at the...

Page 17: ...it low P0267 Cylinder 3 injector circuit low P0508 Idle air control system circuit low P0509 Idle air control system circuit high P0511 Idle air control circuit P0522 Engine oil pressure sensor circui...

Page 18: ...system for engine cooling The cooling system should be inspected daily for leakage and damage Also the coolant level should be checked daily If leakage or damage is detected take the snowmobile to an...

Page 19: ...of the dead battery C being careful not to touch any metal with the other clamp then attach the other clamp of the positive red cable to the positive terminal 2 of the good battery B 0744 527 NOTE So...

Page 20: ...between the drive clutch and driven clutch is set at the factory Normally no adjustment is necessary as long as neither the drive clutch nor the driven clutch is removed or disassembled However if pr...

Page 21: ...now conditions it is recom mended that Ice Scratchers p n 5639 897 be installed to reduce wear strip wear and engine overheating Track Studs XF ZR NOTE Stud or hooker plate installa tion will void tra...

Page 22: ...2 3 minutes prior to shifting into reverse The reverse function is can celled when engine temperature is below or above normal operating range 1 To shift into reverse stop the snow mobile and allow t...

Page 23: ...is shut off 7000 741 438A 1 To shift into reverse stop the snow mobile and allow the engine to idle under 2000 RPM then press and release the reverse button The reverse selection will be complete NOT...

Page 24: ...panel all the way out and unhinge the panel from the lower console 3 Remove the torx head screws secur ing the hood located on the under side of the hood above the front tube of the upper A arm then...

Page 25: ...ed with the rubber straps to the intake plenum of the hood and turbocharger 3 Install the access panel onto the lower console then close the access panel and secure with the hairpin clip and thumb scr...

Page 26: ...the brake fluid is below the high brake fluid mark add Arctic Cat approved DOT 4 brake fluid until the fluid is at the recommended level Install and secure the reservoir cover Do not allow moisture to...

Page 27: ...nction properly This cool down period will vary depending upon the ambient air temperature and the temperature of the brake fluid If loss of brakes has occurred because of high fluid temperatures do n...

Page 28: ...several times The lever MUST return to the idle position quickly and completely NOTE If the throttle control lever operates properly and the engine does not start compress the throttle lever slightly...

Page 29: ...ponents on certain models For altitude information see the appro priate specifications sheet NOTE Just as important as cali brating the snowmobile for higher alti tudes is recalibrating the snowmobile...

Page 30: ...il is detected in the chain case it may be necessary to replace the lube NOTE Replacing the lubricant can be done by the snowmobile owner if qualified to do so If the owner does not feel qualified tak...

Page 31: ...per reverse and forward operation by shifting in and out of reverse three times Rear Suspension This procedure should be done every 40 operating hours NOTE Arctic Cat recommends that Arctic Cat All Te...

Page 32: ...Weekly Check for wear damage and tight connections Exhaust System Weekly 14 Check for damage leakage and obstructions Nuts Bolts Fasteners Weekly Check tightness Shock Absorbers Weekly 16 45 Check fo...

Page 33: ...Line Fuel Filter Arctic Cat recommends that the in line fuel filter be replaced every 5000 miles The fil ter must be clean to allow the fuel hose to transmit the amount of gasoline required If the in...

Page 34: ...e before storage Fuel Pickup Valves If ever there is a restricted fuel flow and a pickup valve is suspected take the snow mobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow mobile dealer for this service If not...

Page 35: ...oil filter 6 Install the new oil filter by turning the oil filter by hand until the seal has contacted the oil filter mounting surface then tighten the oil filter to 15 ft lb 5000 9000 or 12 ft lb 700...

Page 36: ...o an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for service If not under warranty this service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner 14 Shut the engine off then add oil to the oil tank...

Page 37: ...ps on the 5000 remove the two cap screws securing the igni tion coils to the cylinder head cover 2 Using a 3 8 in drive ratchet adapter and a 5 8 in spark plug socket remove the spark plugs NOTE Prior...

Page 38: ...and expense of the snowmobile owner Battery These sealed batteries after being in ser vice require regular cleaning and recharging in order to deliver peak per formance and maximum service life The f...

Page 39: ...ervice see step 9 6 If the meter reads less than specified voltage charge the battery using the following guidelines A When using an automatic battery charger always follow the char ger manufacturer s...

Page 40: ...ose grease 10 Secure the red positive cable to the positive terminal on the battery using a cap screw lock washer and a flat washer Tighten securely 11 Secure the main black negative cable and the sma...

Page 41: ...cover and close the access panel Even after replacing a fuse it may con tinue to blow if the cause of the overload is not determined If the fuse continues to blow take the snowmobile to an autho rize...

Page 42: ...his service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner Bleeding Brake System If the brake lever feels spongy when applied the brake system may need to be bled To bleed the brake use the...

Page 43: ...oes not feel qualified take the snowmo bile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for this service This service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner NOTE When installing ne...

Page 44: ...the left side access panel NOTE When new brake pads are installed a burnishing process is required see Burnishing Brake Pads sub section Burnishing Brake Pads After changing brake pads the new brake...

Page 45: ...mance and premature belt failure NOTE Before starting the snowmo bile in extremely cold temperatures the drive belt should be removed and warmed up to room temperature Once the drive belt is at room t...

Page 46: ...the cap screw 0743 395 NOTE Each time the driven clutch cap screw is removed the hole in the driven shaft should be cleaned free of any Loctite residue NOTE Verify the shims and O ring are not removed...

Page 47: ...rack clip Mea surement should be 2 0 in 746 788A NOTE Measurement is from the bottom of the wear strip at the point of the shock pad on the slide rail NOTE Only tighten track until the track does not...

Page 48: ...en the track stops rotating check the relationship of the rear idler wheels and the inner track drive lugs If the rear idler wheels are centered between the inner track drive lugs no adjustment is nec...

Page 49: ...Front Ski Shock Springs The front ski shock springs are individu ally adjustable for the terrain conditions and driving style of the operator The spring adjuster nut has been set at the factory so the...

Page 50: ...from the shock 2 Thread the valve of Shock Absorber Air Pump 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...

Page 51: ...ver riding style is the single greatest factor in determining rear spring requirements NOTE These cam position set tings are suggestions only Personal riding style will greatly influence cam position...

Page 52: ...NDLE WITH CARE When replacing the headlight bulb the bulb assembly must first be removed from the housing Do not touch the glass portion of the bulb If the glass is touched it must be cleaned with a d...

Page 53: ...he ski The pur pose 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...

Page 54: ...t procedure for the other ski Rail Wear Strips Arctic Cat recommends that the wear strips be checked weekly and replaced as neces sary Measure the wear strips at 25 4 cm 10 in intervals Wear strips mu...

Page 55: ...e the belt guard then use the fol lowing procedure NOTE It may be necessary to remove a shim washer from between the driven clutch sheaves to allow the driven clutch to close tighter Adding shim washe...

Page 56: ...e clutch alignment bar between the drive clutch sheaves 3 Allow the bar to rest on the drive clutch shaft and against the outside edge of the driven clutch stationary sheave NOTE The alignment bar mus...

Page 57: ...and driven clutch 9 Apply light oil to the upper steering post bushing and shafts of the shock absorbers 10 Lubricate the rear suspension with all temperature grease 11 Tighten all nuts bolts and cap...

Page 58: ...belt is worn but in reasonable condition retain it with the snowmobile as a spare in case of emergency 5 Inspect all fuel hoses and oil hoses for deterioration or cracks replace if necessary Make sur...

Page 59: ...at snowmobile dealer WARRANTY PERIOD The emission warranty period for this snowmobile begins on the same date as the standard warranty coverage and continues for 30 months or 2500 miles whichever come...

Page 60: ...56 NOTES...

Page 61: ...ly then return a copy of this form to Arctic Cat Inc Arctic Cat will then process the application and issue warranty for the balance of the time remaining of the original warranty Warranty coverage is...

Page 62: ...Fold Back Once CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP ARCTIC CAT INC PRODUCT SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPT P O BOX 810 THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701 Place Stamp Here...

Page 63: ...ou are in a location away from your selling dealer warranty may be performed by any authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo bile dealer The authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer will examine the snowmobile or...

Page 64: ...Printed in U S A Trademarks of Arctic Cat Inc Thief River Falls MN 56701 p n 2260 150 Phone 218 681 9851 U S 204 982 1656 Canada TM...

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