7
Periodic Maintenance/
Tune-Up
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 = Adjust
I = Inspect
C = Clean
L = Lubricate D = Drain R = Replace T = Tighten
Description
p/n
Compression Tester Kit
0444-213
Tappet Adjuster
0444-189
Item
Initial Service After
Break-In (First
Month or 100 Miles)
Every
Day
Every Month or
Every 100 Miles
Every 3 Months
or Every 300
Miles
Every 6 Months
or Every 500
Miles
Every Year
or Every
1500 Miles
As
Needed
Battery
I
I
C
Air Filter/Drain Tube
I
I
C*
R
Valve/Tappet Clearance
I
I
A
Spark Plug
I
I
R (4000 Mi
or 18 Mo)
Muffler/Spark Arrester
C
R
Gas/Vent Hoses
I
I
R (2 Yrs)
Gas Tank Valve
I
C
Throttle Cable
I
I
C-L
A-R
Carb Float Chamber
D*
Engine RPM (Idle)
I
I
A
Engine Oil Level
I
A
Engine Oil - Screen
C
C*
C
Drive Chain (DVX)
I
I
C-L
Rear Drive Lubricant (Utility)
I
I
R
A
Transmission Lubricant
I
I
R
A
Tires/Air Pressure
I
I
A-R
Steering Components
I
I
I
R
V-Belt
I
I
R
Suspension (Ball joint boots, tie
rods, differential and rear drive
bellows)
I
I
l*
R
Nuts/Cap Screws/Screws
I
I
T
Ignition Timing
I
Headlight/Taillight-Brakelight
I
I
R
Switches
I
I
R
Shift Lever
I
A-L
Choke Cable
I
C-L
R
Recoil Starter (Utility)
I
C-R
Handlebar Grips
I
R
Handlebars
I
I
R
Gauges/Indicators
I
I
R
Frame/Welds/Racks
I
I
l
Electrical Connections
l
C
Complete Brake System (Hydraulic
and 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/Cooling System
I
I
R (2 Yrs)
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