OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Division II - Operation/
Maintenance
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It is very important to use the proper
tools when repairing or replacing tires to
prevent damage to the tire bead or wheel
rims. If proper tools and related items are
not available, have this maintenance per-
formed by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV
dealer or a qualified tire repair station.
Tubeless Tire Repair
Should a leak or flat tire occur due to a
puncture, the tire may be repaired using a
plug-type repair. If the damage is from a
cut or if the puncture cannot be repaired
using a plug, the tire must be replaced.
When operating the ATV in areas where
transportation or service facilities are not
readily available, it is strongly recom-
mended to carry a plug-type repair kit
and a tire pump along.
Wheels
1. Park the ATV on level ground and
engage the brake lever lock.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel to
be removed.
3. Elevate the ATV.
4. Remove the lug nuts.
5. Remove the wheel.
6. Install the wheel and install the lug
nuts.
7. Tighten the nuts in a crisscross pat-
tern to 40 ft-lb (steel wheels) or 80 ft-
lb (aluminum wheels).
8. Remove the jack.
Muffler/Spark Arrester
The muffler has a spark arrester which
must be periodically cleaned. At the
intervals shown in the Maintenance
Schedule, clean the spark arrester using
the following procedure.
1. Remove the cap screws securing the
spark arrester assembly to the muffler.
CF105A
CF104
2. Using a suitable brush, clean the car-
bon deposits from the screen taking
care not to damage the screen.
 NOTE: If the screen or gasket is
damaged in any way, it must be
replaced.
3. Install the spark arrester assembly
and secure with the cap screws.
Tighten cap screws to 48 in.-lb.
Light Bulb Replacement
The wattage rating of each bulb is shown
in the chart. When replacing a burned
bulb, always use the same wattage rating.
CAUTION
When breaking the tire bead loose
from the wheel, be extremely careful
not to damage the inner wheel sur-
face or the tire bead.
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved tires
when replacing tires. Failure to do so
could result in unstable ATV operation.
! WARNING
Wait until the muffler cools to avoid
burns.
Headlight 12V/27W (4)
Taillight/Brakelight 12V/8W/27W
2011 650
2012 650
2011 650
2012 650