55
To move the spring slide, remove the nut
on the backside of the spring slide cap
screw; then carefully remove the spring
slide and cap screw to the desired loca-
tion. Install the nut and tighten to 25 ft-lb.
Articulating Skid Frame
(7000)
The rear articulating portion of the skid
frame has two skid frame knobs which
allows the skid frame to be locked or
allows it to articulate.
To allow the rear of the skid frame to
articulate, pull out the knobs on the left-
side of the skid frame and rotate the knob
and adjustment block up and forward
until it locks into the upper mounting
hole.
XM316A
XM315A
Overload Springs
Some models have overload springs built
into the rear suspension. When either car-
rying a heavy load or riding 2-up, the
overload springs should be engaged by
rotating the spring tension blocks to the
UP position. The spring tension blocks
lock in an over-center position when
engaged.
NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends
that the overload springs be
engaged whenever a load on the
snowmobile (operator/passenger/
cargo) exceeds 136 kg (300 lb).
To either engage or disengage the spring
tension blocks, use a spark plug socket
and a screwdriver to adjust the spring
block to the desired position. Make sure
both spring blocks are in the same posi-
tion (either engaged or disengaged).
744-457A
Lights
For the correct headlight bulb and/or tail-
light/brakelight LED, see the specifica-
tions sheet.
Removing and Installing
Taillight/Brakelight
Lynx
These models are equipped with an LED
taillight/brakelight. If the LED fails, it
must be replaced. To remove and install
the LED, use the following procedure.
CAUTION
There are weight limitations for these
snowmobiles. If additional cargo is
being added, maximum weight on the
snowmobile (operator/passenger/
cargo) should not exceed the maxi-
mum limitation set for each snowmo-
bile. See chart for details. Also, the
overload springs should be engaged.
Maximum Weight Limitations
Bearcat 2000/
3000 LT
170 kg
375 lb
Bearcat 2000 XT/
XTE
272 kg
600 lb
Bearcat 7000/
Pantera XT LTD
272 kg
600 lb
Lynx 2000 LT
170 kg
375 lb