Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 31

 

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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 31

 

 

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Engine-Related Items

„ NOTE: Some illustrations and photographs used
in this section are used for clarity purposes only
and are not designed to depict actual conditions.

Recoil Starter 

(120 cc)

„ NOTE: It will be necessary to remove the engine
to access the recoil starter (see Section 2).

REMOVING/DISASSEMBLING

1. Remove the cap screws securing the recoil

starter.

GR304D

2. Pull the rope out of the housing and align with

the notch in the roller; then release the spring

pressure on the roller.

GR501D

3. Remove the knot from the end of the rope.

GR100D

4. Remove the screw securing the plate to the

roller.

GR502D

5. Remove the plate.

GR503D

6. Mark the ratchets for assembling purposes. The

ratchets must be installed in their respective

holes.

! WARNING

Always wear safety glasses when servicing the
recoil starter.

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GR504D

7. Remove the ratchets and account for the springs.

GR505D

GR506D

8. Slowly remove the reel. Account for the spring.

INSPECTING

„ NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.

1. Inspect the spring retaining notch in the recoil

housing.

GR113D

2. Inspect the loop of the recoil spring for wear or

cracking.

GR114D

„ NOTE: Note the orientation of the recoil spring
for assembling purposes.

GR115D

3. Inspect the flat areas of the reel for wear.

! WARNING

Exercise extreme caution when removing as the
spring may disengage and cause severe injury.

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GR116D

ASSEMBLING/INSTALLING

1. Apply a coat of grease to the housing and reel.

GR119D

GR121D

2. Install the reel assembly with rope wound in the

appropriate direction.

GR507D

GR111D

3. Install the springs and ratchets.

GR506D

GR505D

4. Install the plate and secure it with the screw.

! WARNING

Exercise extreme caution when installing as the
spring may disengage and cause severe injury.

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GR503D

GR502D

5. Route the recoil rope through the rope guide of

the recoil housing and through the recoil handle;

then tie a knot in the rope.

GR501D

6. Wind the rope counterclockwise 3-4 turns

around the roller.

7. Secure the recoil starter to the engine shroud.

GR304D

„ NOTE: At this point, install the engine (see Sec-
tion 2).

Accessory Belt

(660 cc)

Arctic Cat recommends that the condition of the

accessory belt be inspected monthly.

CHECKING BELT TENSION

1. Be sure ignition key is in the OFF position.

2. Lift the hood and remove the cap screws secur-

ing the belt guard to the engine; then remove the

belt guard from the engine compartment.

3. Inspect the belt for cracks, wear, and proper ten-

sion.

4. Using the thumb, check the tension (tightness)

of the belt by pressing down on the belt near

mid-span. The maximum belt deflection must

not exceed 9 mm (0.35 in.).

0736-564

! WARNING

DO NOT inspect the belt while the engine is running.
Contact with the belt, pulleys, or other moving parts
may cause personal injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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