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Periodic Maintenance
This section has been organized into sub-sections which show
common maintenance procedures for the Arctic Cat ATV.
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the techni-
cian when performing service procedures in this section.
Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for the appro-
priate tool description.
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Parts Department.
Periodic Maintenance
Chart
A = AdjustI = Inspect C = CleanL = Lubricate D = DrainR = Replace T = Tighten
* Service/Inspect more frequently when operating in adverse conditions. ** When using an API certified SM 5W-50 oil.
*** When using Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic oil, oil change interval can be increased to every 1,000 miles or every year.
Description
p/n
Compression Tester Kit
0444-213
Oil Filter Wrench
0644-389
Tachometer
0644-275
Timing Light
0644-296
Valve Clearance Adjuster
0444-078
Item
Initial Service After
Break-In (First Mo or
100 Mi)
Every
Day
Every Month or
100 Miles
Every 3
Months or
300 Miles
Every 6
Months or
500 Miles
Every Year
or 1500
Miles
As Needed
Battery
I
I
C
Fuses
I
R
Air Filter/Drain Tube
I
I
C*
R
Valve/Tappet Clearance
I
I
A
Engine Compression
I
Spark Plug
I
I
R (4000 Mi
or 18 Mo)
Muffler/Spark Arrester
C
R
Gas Hoses
I
I
R (2 Yrs)
Throttle Cable
I
I
C-L
A-R
Engine-Transmission Oil Level
I
A
Engine-Transmission Oil/Filter
R
R*/R**/R***
Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant
I
I
R (4 Yrs)
Tires/Air Pressure
I
I
R
Steering Components
I
I
I
R
V-Belt
I
l
R
Suspension (Ball joint boots, drive axle boots front
and rear, tie rods, differential and rear drive bellows)
I
I
R
Nuts/Cap Screws/Screws
I
I
A
Ignition Timing
I
Lights
I
I
R
Switches
I
I
R
Shift Lever
I
A-L
Handlebar Grips
I
R
Handlebar
I
I
R
Gauges/Indicators
I
I
R
Frame/Welds/Racks
I
l
Electrical Connections
I
l
C
Complete Brake System
(Hydraulic & Auxiliary)
I
I
C
L-R
Brake Pads
I
I*
R
Brake Fluid
I
I
R (2 Yrs)
Brake Hoses
I
I
R (4 Yrs)
Coolant/Coolant System
I
I
R (2 Yrs)
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