Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2006 year). Instruction - part 2

 

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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2006 year). Instruction - part 2

 

 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

SNOWMOBILE IDENTIFICATION

The Arctic Cat Snowmobile has two

important identification numbers.

The Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN) is stamped into the tunnel

near the right-side footrest. The

Engine Serial Number (ESN) is

stamped into the crankcase of the

engine.

0726-383

These numbers are required by the

dealer to complete warranty claims

properly. No warranty will be

allowed by Arctic Cat Inc. if the

engine serial number or VIN is

removed or mutilated in any way.
Always provide the snowmobile

name, VIN, and ESN when contact-

ing an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-

mobile dealer for parts, service,

accessories, or warranty. If the com-

plete engine must be replaced, ask

the dealer to notify Arctic Cat for

correct registration information.

CONTROL LOCATIONS

Shown are the typical control loca-

tions for Arctic Cat snowmobiles.

Location of a specific control will

vary according to model.

Panther Models

739-592C

Z Models

734-268A

ZR 900 Models

739-582B

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Crossfire/M-Series Models

0739-609

T660/Bearcat Wide Track 

Models

740-587A

Bearcat 570 Models

740-586A

Firecat/Sabercat Models

739-696A

TIPPED SNOWMOBILE

Tipping a snowmobile on its side is

sometimes desirable for mainte-

nance purposes; however, on Fire-

cat/Sabercat models, Arctic Cat

recommends NOT TIPPING IT

ON ITS RIGHT SIDE FOR ANY

EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME,

and on a 660 cc model, Arctic Cat

recommends NOT TIPPING IT

ON ITS SIDE IN EXCESS OF A

70° ANGLE.

If a 660 cc model is tipped on its side

in excess of a 70° angle or if it has

been upside down at all, return the

snowmobile to the upright position

and use the following procedure:

! CAUTION

The Firecat/Sabercat models
should not be tipped on their
right sides for any extended
period of time, as air bubbles
may form in the oil hose. If air
bubbles form in the oil hose, the
oil injection system must be
bled. Take the snowmobile to an
authorized Arctic Cat snowmo-
bile dealer for this service. This
service is at the discretion and
exp e n s e   o f   t h e  s n owm ob il e
owner.

! CAUTION

The 660 cc models should not
b e   t i p p e d   o n   t h e i r   s i d e s   i n
excess of a 70° angle for any
reason, as engine oil may seep
into the upper engine through
the air-intake system. Severe
engine damage could result if
the engine is run with oil in the
upper engine.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

1. With the ignition switch in the

OFF posit ion , remo ve th e

engine to air-intake silencer

hose at the engine. If oil is

present, proceed to step 2. If no

oil is present, install the hose

and start the engine.

AO224B

2. Remove the air-intake silencer

from the engine. If oil is present

in the air-intake silencer, pro-

ceed to step 3. If no oil is

present, install the air-intake

silencer and the engine to air-

intake silencer hose; then start

the engine.

 NOTE: Prior to doing step 3,

clean the air silencer thoroughly.

3. Remove the spark plugs from

the engine and cover the spark

plug holes with a rag (see

Spark Plugs in this manual).

With the emergency stop button

in the down (OFF) position,

turn the ignition switch to the

START position.

4. Allow the engine to turn over

for approximately 10 seconds.

If oil was noted coming from

the spark plug holes during this

procedure, repeat the process

until all oil has been discharged

from the cylinders.

5. Install the spark plugs, spark

plug wires, air-intake silencer,

and the engine to air-intake

silencer hose.

NOTE: The engine should now

be safe to operate.

GASOLINE-OIL

Recommended Gasoline 
(Carbureted Models)

The recommended gasoline to use in

these snowmobiles is 87 minimum

octane regular unleaded. In many

areas, oxygenates (either ethanol or

MTBE) are added to the gasoline.

Oxygenated gasolines containing up

to 10% ethanol or up to 15% MTBE

are acceptable gasolines; however,

whenever using oxygenated gaso-

lines, the carburetor main jet must

be one size larger than the main jet

required for regular unleaded gaso-

line. For example, if a 400 main jet

i s   r e c o m m e n d e d   f o r   r e g u l a r

unleaded gasoline, a 410 main jet

must be installed if using an oxygen-

ated gasoline.
When using ethanol blended gaso-

line, it is not necessary to add a gas-

oline antifreeze since ethanol will

prevent the accumulation of mois-

ture in the fuel system.

! CAUTION

C a r e   m u s t   b e   t a k e n   w h e n
installing the hose that it does
not sag below the entrance/exit
ends. If there is a “valley” in the
hose, freezing may occur. 

! CAUTION

Do not use white gas or gaso-
lines containing methanol. Only
Arctic Cat approved gasoline
additives should be used.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Recommended Gasoline
(EFI Models)

NOTE: The 660 cc models are

not equipped with a fuel designa-
tion connector.

The recommended gasoline to use in

these snowmobiles is 87 minimum

octane regular unleaded, and the

Fuel Designation Connector at the

ECU must be connected. In many

areas, oxygenates (either ethanol or

MTBE) are added to the gasoline.

Oxygenated gasolines containing up

to 10% ethanol or up to 15% MTBE

are acceptable gasolines; however, if

oxygenated gasoline is used, the fuel

designation connector at the ECU

must be disconnected. Do not use

gasolines containing methanol.

 NOTE: In order for the ECU to

change modes, the engine must
be OFF when connecting or dis-
connecting the fuel designation
connector.

Recommended Injection Oil

The recommended oil to use in the

oil-injection system is Arctic Cat

50:1 Injection Oil (for standard

models) or Arctic Cat Synthetic

APV 2-Cycle Oil (for APV models).

These oils are specially formulated

to be used either as an injection oil

or as a pre-mix oil (for break-in) and

meets all of the lubrication require-

ments of the Arctic Cat snowmobile

engine.

Recommended Engine Oil
(660 cc STD)

 NOTE: See the accompanying

Specifications sheet for specific
details on recommended engine
oil. 

The recommended oil to use is a

multi-grade oil calibrated to the

ambient temperature at which the

engine is run. See the viscosity chart

for details.

GEN-0048A

! CAUTION

Do not use white gas or gaso-
line containing methanol. Only
Arctic Cat approved gasoline
additives should be used.

! CAUTION

If oxygenated gasoline is to be
used, it is extremely important
that the fuel designation con-
nector at the ECU is discon-
n e c t e d .   I f   n o t   w h e n   u s i n g
oxygenated gasoline, severe
engine damage may occur. 

! CAUTION

Any oil used in place of the rec-
ommended oil could cause seri-
ous engine damage.

! CAUTION

Any oil used in place of the rec-
ommended oil may cause seri-
ous damage.

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