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GENER
A
L MAINTENAN
CE
Cleaning and
Lubricating
The drive chain should be cleaned and
lubricated frequently to prolong chain
and sprocket life. Use the following
procedure to clean and lubricate the
chain.
NOTE: This ATV is equipped with
an O-ring type roller chain. Each
link incorporates small O-rings to
seal out water and dirt. Care
should be taken to choose clean-
ing solutions and lubricants that
are suitable for O-ring chains.
1. Using a suitable, nonflammable
cleaning solution, thoroughly
wash the chain and sprockets.
2. Allow the chain to dry; then apply
a dry, graphite-based lubricant to
the chain.
The drive chain should be lubricated
with a dry, graphite-based chain lubri-
cant. By using a dry, graphite-based
chain lubricant, dirt buildup on the
drive chain will be minimized.
Adjusting Tension
To adjust the drive chain tension, use
the following procedure.
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1. Loosen the two cap screws (1) at
the rear of the axle housing; then
loosen the cap screw (2) on the
front of the brake caliper.
2. Install an appropriate pin through
the axle hub and rear sprocket.
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3. With a person seated on the ATV,
check chain tension at the mid-
point of the chain.
NOTE: Chain “slack” should be
within a range of 30-40 mm (1.2-1.6
in.).
4. Push the ATV forward to tighten
chain tension; push the ATV back-
ward to loosen chain tension.
5. Tighten the two cap screws (1) to
28 ft-lb; tighten the cap screw (2)
to 8 ft-lb.
NOTE: Drive chain adjustments
may be done by the ATV owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner
does not feel qualified, take the
ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat
ATV dealer for this service.
TIRES
Tire Tread Condition
The use of worn-out tires on an ATV is
very dangerous. A tire is considered to
be worn out when the depth of the tread
is less than 4 mm (5/32 in.). Be sure to
replace the tires before reaching this
minimum specification.
! WARNING
Always use the size and type of tires
as specified. Refer to the specifica-
tions chart for proper tire inflation
pressure, and always maintain
proper tire inflation pressure.