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5. Measure the distance from the straightedge to the
left-side ski edge in two places: approximately
35.5-38.1 cm (14-15 in.) in front of the spindle and
35.5-38.1 cm (14-15 in.) behind the spindle.
Record the measurements taken for the left side.
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6. Place the straightedge against the outside edge of the
track so it lies near the inside edge of the right-side ski.
7. Measure the distance from the straightedge to the
right-side ski edge in two places: 35.5-38.1 cm
(14-15 in.) in front of the spindle and 35.5-38.1 cm
(14-15 in.) behind the spindle. Record the mea-
surements taken for the right side.
8. If ski alignment is not as specified, adjust the align-
ment of the ski(s) not parallel to the straightedge.
Adjusting
NOTE: The following procedure can be used to
adjust the alignment of either ski.
1. Unlock the steering tie rod by loosening jam nuts (A).
NOTE: The inside jam nuts are left-hand thread. Care
should be taken to rotate them in the proper direction.
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2. Adjust ski alignment by rotating the tie rod with a
wrench at hex-point (B).
3. When ski alignment is correct, apply blue Loctite
#243 to the jam nut threaded area and tighten to 20
ft-lb. Tighten both jam nuts against the tie rod.
NOTE: To allow equal rotation of the tie rod end
ball joints, secure the tie rod jam nuts with the tie
rod ends positioned 90° from each other.
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Recommended Gasoline/Oil/Mixing
Ratio
The recommended gasoline to use is non-oxygenated
91 minimum octane.
The recommended oil to use as a pre-mix for engines
with variable exhaust valves is Arctic Cat Synthetic
APV 2-Cycle Oil. This oil is specially formulated to be
used as a pre-mix oil and meets all of the lubrication
requirements of the Arctic Cat Snowmobile engine.
! WARNING
The measurement from the front and rear of ski to the
straightedge can be equal (ski parallel to the track),
but the front measurement must never be less (ski
toed-in) or poor handling will be experienced. The
front measurements to the straightedge must not
exceed the rear measurements to the straightedge (ski
toed-out) by more than 12.7 mm (1/2 in.).
! WARNING
Neglecting to lock the tie rod by tightening the jam
nuts may cause loss of snowmobile control and possi-
ble personal injury.
CAUTION
When operating this snowmobile on the 91 minimum
octane non-oxygenated gasoline, the ignition timing dial
must be set to -3° or severe engine damage may occur.
CAUTION
Do not use white gas or gasoline containing methanol.
Only Arctic Cat approved gasoline additives should be
used.
CAUTION
Any oil used in place of the recommended oil could
cause serious engine damage and could lead to car-
bon buildup on the exhaust valves.
