OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Ball Joint Boots
(Upper and Lower/
Right and Left)
1. Secure the ATV on a support
stand to elevate the front wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Inspect the four ball joint
boots for cracks, tears, or per-
forations.
4. Check the ball joint for free-play by grasping the steering
knuckle and turning it from side to side and up and down.
5. If boot damage is present or ball joint free-play seems excessive,
contact an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service.
Tie Rod Boots (Inner
and Outer/Right and
Left)
1. Secure the ATV on a support
stand to elevate the front wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Inspect the four tie rod boots
for cracks, tears, or perfora-
tions.
4. Check the tie rod end free-play by grasping the tie rod near the
end and attempting to move it up and down.
5. If boot damage is present or tie rod end free-play seems exces-
sive, contact an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service.
Drive Axle Boots
1. Inspect all drive axle boots for
cracks, tears, or perforations.
2. If boot damage is present,
contact an authorized Arctic
Cat ATV dealer for service.
Battery
The battery is located under the
right rear fender.
After being in service, batteries
require regular cleaning and recharg-
ing in order to deliver peak perfor-
mance and maximum service life.
The following procedures are recom-
mended for cleaning and maintaining lead-acid batteries. Always read and
follow instructions provided with battery chargers and battery products.
 NOTE: Refer to all warnings and cautions provided with
the battery or battery maintainer/charger.
Loss of battery charge may be caused by ambient temperature, igni-
tion OFF current draw, corroded terminals, self discharge, frequent
start/stops, and short engine run times. Frequent winch usage, snow-
plowing, extended low RPM operation, short trips, and high amper-
age accessory usage are also reasons for battery discharge.
CC791
CC792
CC793
CF125A
KC375A
2012 XC 450 i