OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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General Maintenance
 NOTE: Proper maintenance of the ATV is important for
optimum performance. Follow the Maintenance Schedule
and all ensuing maintenance instructions/information.
If, at any time, abnormal noises, vibrations, or improper functioning of
any component of this ATV is detected, DO NOT OPERATE THE
ATV. Take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for inspec-
tion and adjustment or repair.
If the owner/operator does not feel qualified to perform any of these
maintenance procedures or checks, take the ATV to an authorized
Arctic Cat ATV dealer for professional service.
 NOTE: The following instructions and information refer to
specific items in the maintenance and care of the ATV.
I = Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, replace as necessary
T = Tighten R = Replace C = Clean * Dealer maintenance
** When using Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic oil, oil change and
strainer inspection interval can be increased to every 1000 miles or every
year.
Maintenance Schedule
Item Page
Initial Service
(1st Week)
Monthly Quarterly Annualy
Battery 50 I I
* Engine nuts and bolts - I I
* Valve clearance - I I
Spark plug 53 I I I
53 Replace every 4000 miles or 18 months
Liquid Cooling System 47 I Inspect every time before riding
Throttle cable 53 I Inspect every time before riding
Gas hoses 41 I Inspect every time before riding
41 Replace every 2 years
Engine/transmission
oil and filter
48 R R**
Air filter 54 I I
Air filter housing drain 54 I Inspect every time before riding
Gear lubricant (Front
differential - rear drive)
48 I I
48 Replace every 4 years
Item Page
Initial Service
(1st Week)
Monthly Quarterly Annualy
V-Belt 54 I I
Muffler/spark arrester 56 C
Tires/air pressure 55/26 I Inspect every time before
riding
* Brake components 49 I Inspect every time before
riding
Brake fluid 49 I *Replace every 2 years
Brake hoses 49 I *Replace every 4 years
* Steering - I Inspect every time before
riding
* Suspension (Ball
joint boots, drive axle
boots front and rear,
tie rods, differential
and rear drive bellows)
- I Inspect every time before
riding
* Chassis nuts and
bolts
-I T
Frame/welds/racks - I I
Electrical connections - I I
Headlight/taillight-
brakelight
56 I Inspect every time before
riding
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