Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2006 year). Instruction - part 9

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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NOTE: If the throttle control

lever operates properly and the
engine does not start, compress
the throttle lever slightly (approxi-
mately 1/8 throttle) and try start-
ing the engine. If the engine now
starts and stops when the throttle
lever is released, take the snow-
mobile to an authorized Arctic
Cat Snowmobile dealer for ser-
vice. If not under warranty, this
service is at the discretion and
e x p e n s e o f t h e s n o w m o b i l e
owner

4. If the throttle control lever

operates properly, rotate the

ignition key to the RUN posi-

tion and go through normal

starting procedures.

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NOTE: If the throttle control

lever operates properly and the
engine does not start, either a
malfunctioning monitor switch or
a misadjusted magnetic carbure-
tor switch (on twin VM-style car-
b u r e t o r m o d e l s ) m a y b e t h e
problem. Take the snowmobile to
an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-
mobile dealer for service. If not
under warranty, this service is at
the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner

However, if a

dire emergency exists wherein
the engine must be started, dis-
connect the throttle control wiring
harness located below the han-
dlebar pad and next to the steer-
ing post. If disconnection of the
throttle control wiring harness is
needed to start the engine, take
the snowmobile to an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for
service as soon as possible. If
not under warranty, this service is
at the discretion and expense of
the snowmobile owner

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NOTE: The monitor switch is

now bypassed. With exception of
the monitor switch and the emer-
gency stop switch, all other igni-
tion/ electrical features (ignition
switch, headlight, taillight, and
brakelight) will operate properly.

! WARNING

If the throttle control lever does
n o t wo r k p ro p e r ly, D O N OT
AT T E M P T TO S TA R T T H E
ENGINE.

! WARNING

Under no circumstances should
disconnection of the throttle
control wiring harness be used
as a substitute for the monitor
switch during normal operation
of the snowmobile. Personal
injury and damage could occur
if the throttle system malfunc-
tions or if the operator is unable
to stop the engine in an emer-
gency. If the snowmobile must
b e   o p e r a t e d   w i t h   a   d i s c o n -
nected throttle control wiring
harness, EXTREME CAUTION
M U S T   B E   TA K E N .   N E V E R
E X C E E D   1 0   M P H   W I T H   T H E
THROTTLE CONTROL WIRING
HARNESS DISCONNECTED.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

VARYING ALTITUDE
OPERATION

Operating a snowmobile at varying

altitudes requires changes in perfor-

mance components. These changes

affect drive train components (on all

models) and carburetion compo-

nents (on carbureted models).
The altitude information decal is

located beneath the hood of the

snowmobile. On carbureted models,

the information is incorporated into

the Main Jet Chart decal.

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NOTE: Just as important as cal-

i b r a t i n g t h e s n o w m o b i l e fo r
higher altitudes is recalibrating
the snowmobile when going to
lower altitudes. Always consult
the altitude decal beneath the
hood of the snowmobile.

Crossfire, M-Series, and King Cat

models are initially set up at the fac-

tory for operation between 6000-

9000 feet.

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NOTE: Carburetion and drive

train changes can be made by the
snowmobile owner if qualified to
do so. If the owner does not feel
qualified, take the snowmobile to
an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-
mobile dealer for this service.
This service is at the discretion
and expense of the snowmobile
owner

! CAUTION

On carbureted models, care-
fully follow the Main Jet Chart
recommendations for proper
main jet selection for altitude,
temperature, and gasoline being
used.

! CAUTION

On the ZR 900 and King Cat, the
CDI must be replaced or repro-
grammed for altitude change.

LUBRICATION

STANDARD CHAIN CASE (Every
40 Operating Hours)

The recommended amount of trans-

mission lube in the chain case is 236

ml (8 fl oz) for models without

reverse and 354 ml (12 fl oz) for

models with reverse. Adding more

transmission lube to the chain case

(above the recommended amount)

may result in leakage. To check the

transmission lube level, use the fol-

lowing procedure:

1. With the snowmobile level,

shut engine off and wait for all

moving parts to stop; then open

the hood.

2. Remove the oil level stick from

the chain case cover. Wipe the

oil level stick clean; then thread

the oil level stick completely

back into the chain case (with-

out reverse) or install the oil

level stick completely back into

the chain case (with reverse).

Remove the oil level stick again

and check the lubricant level.

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3. If the lubricant level is above

t h e A D D m a r k ( w i t h o u t

reverse) or above the LOW

mark (with reverse), the lubri-

cant level is satisfactory. If the

lubricant level is at or below the

mark, proceed to step 4.

4. If oil is low, remove the filler

plug and add transmission lube

through the filler plug hole.

When the oil level is correct,

install both the filler plug and

the oil level stick.

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NOTE: If excessive oil deposits

are noticed, take the snowmobile
to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-
mobile dealer for service. If not
under warranty, this service is at
the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner

! CAUTION

The correct lubricant to use in
the chain case is Arctic Cat
Transmission Lube (p/n 0636-
817). Any substitute may cause
premature chain failure or seri-
ous damage to the chain drive
system.

LUBRICATION

ACT DRIVE GEAR CASE (Each
Season Prior to Storage)

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NOTE: Changing gear case fluid

can be done by the snowmobile
owner if qualified to do so. If the
owner does not feel qualified,
take the snowmobile to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat dealer for this
service. If not under warranty,
this service is at the discretion
and expense of the snowmobile
owner

It is very important that the gear case

fluid be changed after each season of

use. Arctic Cat recommends that the

fluid be changed prior to off-season

storage.
To change the gear case lubricant,

use the following procedure:

1. Place a drain pan beneath the

gear case; then from the back-

side of the case, remove the

drain/fill plug.

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NOTE: It is critical that the

snowmobile is on a level surface
to ensure the fluid drains properly
and completely.

2. Tip the snowmobile onto its left

side and place a piece of card-

board underneath to protect the

finish on the hood and belly

pan.

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NOTE: It is recommended that

the gas tank be nearly empty
(less than 1/4 full) when tipping
the snowmobile.

3. Secure the snowmobile in this

position.

4. Pour the exact amount (see

specification sheet) of Arctic

Cat ACT Drive Fluid into the

drain/fill hole; then install the

plug. Tighten securely.

5. Tip the snowmobile back to the

upright position.

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NOTE: If excessive oil deposits

are noticed, take the snowmobile
to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-
mobile dealer for service. If not
under warranty, this service is at
the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner

! CAUTION

Do not over-fill the gear case. If
the gear case is over-filled with
fluid, damage to the gear case
could occur.

! CAUTION

The correct lubricant to use in
the gear case is Arctic Cat ACT
Drive Fluid. Any substitute may
cause serious damage to the
drive system.

! CAUTION

It is critical that all of the old
fluid be drained from the gear
case prior to filling with new
fluid.

! CAUTION

Do Not add more or less than
the recommended amount of
drive fluid to the gear case or
damage to the gear case will
occur.

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