Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2009 year). Instruction - part 1

 

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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2009 year). Instruction - part 1

 

 

Snowmobile 

Snowmobile 

Operator’s 

Operator’s 

Manual 

Manual 

p/n 2258-236 

p/n 2258-236 

LIMITED WARRANTY

Arctic Cat Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Arctic Cat) extends a limited warranty on each new Arctic Cat
Snowmobile it manufactures and on each part and accessory manufactured or sold by Arctic Cat. The
warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser only on parts and accessories sold through an
authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer. Warranty on snowmobiles is extended to the original retail
purchaser; however, the balance of the unused warranty may be transferred to a second party.

Arctic Cat warrants only the products it manufactures and/or sells and does not warrant that other
products will function properly when used with an Arctic Cat Snowmobile or will not damage the Arctic
Cat Snowmobile. Arctic Cat does not assume any liability for incidental or consequential damages.

Arctic Cat will repair or replace, at its option, free of charge (including any related labor charges), any
parts that are found to be warrantable in material or workmanship. This repair work MUST be done by
an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer. No transportation charges, rental charges, or
inconvenience costs will be paid by Arctic Cat. The warranty is validated upon examination of said parts
by Arctic Cat or an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer. Arctic Cat reserves the right to inspect
such parts at its factory for final determination if warranty should apply.

The warranty periods are as follows:

1. For snowmobiles used for recreational purposes:

—If purchased between May 1 and November 30, warranty expires ONE (1) YEAR from
December 1 of the current year.
—If purchased between December 1 and April 30, ONE (1) YEAR from the date of sale.

2. For snowmobiles used for commercial purposes (including rental operations), ONE (1)

YEAR from the date of sale and/or 5000 MILES whichever comes first.

3. THIRTY (30) DAYS from date of sale of snowmobile on all batteries.

4. THIRTY (30) DAYS from date of sale for all dealer installed service parts and accessories.

5. UNTIL EXPIRATION OF THE NEW PRODUCT WARRANTY for all eligible replacement

parts.

Exclusions to this warranty include normal wear, abuse (i.e. a track run on marginal snow conditions
without proper lubrication or additional idler wheels), and the following parts:

Fuel Filter

Light Bulbs

Windshield

Torn or Punctured Upholstery

Drive Belt

Wear Bars

Water Pump Belt 

Brake Pads

Fan Belt

Spark Plugs

Wear Strips

Drive Clutch/Driven Pulley Wear Parts

The following will VOID Arctic Cat’s warranty:

1. Failure to perform the proper break-in procedure and all operator related maintenance,

storage procedures, and service as recommended in the Operator’s Manual.

2. Repairs and/or adjustments by anyone other than an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile

dealer.

3. Use of an improper fuel mixture ratio.

4. Use of improper carburetor main jets.

5. Use of improper gasoline, lubricating oils, or spark plugs.

6. An accident or subjecting the snowmobile to misuse, abuse, or negligent operation.

7. Any modification or removal of parts (i.e. air-intake silencer, muffler, etc.) unless instructed

to do so by Arctic Cat.

8. Use of the snowmobile in any way for racing purposes.

9. Removal of the engine for use in another vehicle.

10. Removal or mutilation of the Vehicle Identification Number or Engine Serial Number.

11. Use of parts not sold or approved by Arctic Cat.

12. Track and tunnel damage resulting from either ice stud or hooker plate installation.

13. Damage due to improper transportation.

In consideration of the foregoing, any implied warranty is limited in duration to the various warranty
periods set forth. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state and country to country. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Table of Contents

Limited Warranty ......... Inside Front Cover
Foreword ................................................ 1
Declaration of Conformity....................... 2
Snowmobile Safety Rules ...................... 3
General Information .......................... 4-27

Snowmobile Identification.................. 4
Control Locations............................... 4
Gasoline-Oil....................................... 6
Engine Break-In (2-Stroke Models) ... 7
Engine Break-In (1100 cc Models) .... 8
Speedometer/Tachometer Indicator

Icons (Standard Gauge) ................. 8

Speedometer/Tachometer Indicator

Icons (Premium Gauge) ............... 11

Diagnostic Codes

 (Standard/Premium Gauges) ...... 14

Handlebar Tilt

(Bearcat/Crossfire/
M-Series Models) ......................... 15

Handlebar Tilt (F-Series/T-Series - 

STD Models) ................................ 15

Handlebar Tilt (Cam Lever Style) .... 16
Telescopic Handlebar (Crossfire/

M-Series Sno Pro/Sno Pro LE 
Models)......................................... 17

Exhaust System............................... 17
Air-Intake Silencer ........................... 17
Battery (Electric Start Models) ........ 17
Cooling System (Liquid) .................. 18
Drive Clutch and Driven Pulley ........ 18
Drive Clutch/Driven Pulley

Alignment ..................................... 18

Fuel Pump ....................................... 18
Shock Absorbers (Standard Gas).... 19
Shock Absorbers

(Rebuildable Gas)......................... 19

Deep-Lug Track ............................... 19
Standard-Lug Track ......................... 20
Track Studs ...................................... 20
Reverse Transmission

(Lever Style Models)..................... 21

Reverse Transmission 

(Switch Button Style Models) ....... 22

Towing ............................................. 22
Adjustable/Movable Backrest

(T-Series Models) ......................... 22

Removable Rear Seat

(Bearcat XT Models) .................... 23

Removable Rear Seat

(T-Series Models) ......................... 23

Removable Seat 

(Crossfire/M-Series Models)......... 24

Removable/Adjustable Seat

(TZ1 Turbo/LXR Models) .............. 24

Removable/Adjustable Seat

(F-Series/Z1 Models) .................... 25

Arctic Power Valve (APV) System .... 26
Exhaust Controlled Timing (ECT) 

System (600/800/1000 cc 
Models) ......................................... 27

Operating Instructions .....................28-34

Starting and Stopping Engine .......... 28
Braking .............................................30
Emergency Stopping........................32
Throttle/Ignition Monitor Switch........ 32
Varying Altitude Operation ............... 34

Lubrication .......................................35-38

ACT Drive Gear Case ...................... 35
Front Suspension ............................. 37
Rear Suspension ............................. 38

Maintenance ....................................39-71

Periodic Maintenance Checklist ....... 39
Air Cleaner/Filter (1100 cc Turbo) .... 40
Fuel System ..................................... 40
Checking Engine Oil Level 

(1100 cc Models) .......................... 42

Changing Engine Oil/Filter

(1100 cc Models) .......................... 43

Coolant Level ................................... 44
Adjusting Carburetors ...................... 45
Selecting Carburetor Main Jets........ 48
Spark Plugs (1100 cc Models) ......... 48
Spark Plugs (2-Stroke Models) ........ 49
Checking/Adjusting Valve Clearance

 (1100 cc Models) ......................... 50

Battery (Electric Start Models) ......... 50
Fuses (Electric Start Models)...........52
Hydraulic Brake System................... 53
Drive Belt ......................................... 56
Track Tension ................................... 58
Track Alignment................................60
Suspension ...................................... 61
Lights ............................................... 65
Ski Wear Bars .................................. 70
Adjusting Ski Stance (M-Series/

Crossfire/Bearcat 570/570 XT/
Bearcat Z1 XT Models) ................. 70

Rail Wear Strips ............................... 71

Performance Tips ................................. 72
Preparation For Storage ..................73-74
Preparation After Storage ................75-76
U.S. EPA Emission Control 

Statement/Warranty Coverage...... 78

Change of Address, Ownership,

or Warranty Transfer...................... 79

Warranty Procedure/Owner 

Responsibility.......Inside Back Cover

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Write the appropriate information for your Arctic Cat Snowmobile in the spaces

below. 

Always use these numbers when referring to your snowmobile.

Model: _________________________________________________
Date of Purchase: ________________________________________
Vehicle Identification Number:  ______________________________
Engine Serial Number:  ____________________________________
Your Arctic Cat Dealer:  __________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________

! WARNING

A snowmobile is a very high performance vehicle. Because it does accel-
erate rapidly and is capable of very high speeds, it should not be oper-
ated by a novice or an inexperienced operator. Never accelerate rapidly
or drive at high speed beyond the limits of visibility or without being
totally familiar with the terrain and what lies in front of you. Obey speed
limits and never operate at speeds that do not allow adequate maneuver-
ing and stopping distances. Read and study the entire Operator’s Manual
and Safety Handbook.
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury to yourself
or others.

PERSONAL INJURY

• To avoid injury to yourself and others, NEVER operate the snowmobile without

first reading and understanding this manual and the Snowmobile Safety Hand-
book; then follow the instructions and heed the warnings given.

• USE COMMON SENSE.
• DON’T DRINK and DRIVE.
• STAY IN CONTROL at ALL TIMES.
• TELL YOUR FRIENDS. If you see a friend operating a snowmobile recklessly, at

excessive speeds, while intoxicated, or in other unsafe ways, don’t wait until it is
too late to warn of the consequences of snowmobile misuse. Such conduct
endangers everyone. TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE SAFETY OF YOUR-
SELF AND OTHERS.

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

When in need of replacement parts, oil, or accessories for your Arctic Cat

Snowmobile, be sure to only use GENUINE ARCTIC CAT PARTS, OIL, AND

ACCESSORIES. Only genuine Arctic Cat parts, oil, and accessories are engi-

neered to meet the standards and requirements of your Arctic Cat Snowmobile.

For a complete list of accessories, refer to the current Arctic Cat Accessory Cat-

alog. To aid in service and maintenance procedures on these snowmobiles, an

Illustrated Parts Manual and a Service Manual are available through your local

Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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