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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2009 year). Instruction - part 12

MAINTENANCE

In-Line Fuel Filter

(Carbureted Models)

Arctic Cat recommends that the in-line

fuel filter be checked weekly. The in-

line fuel filter is located just in front of

the fuel pump inlet fitting. The filter

must be clean to allow the fuel hose to

transmit the amount of gasoline

required.

If the in-line fuel filter is obstructed,

gasoline flow will be restricted; there-

fore, the filter must be replaced. To

remove and install the in-line fuel fil-

ter, use the following procedure:

1. Pinch off the fuel hose between the

gas tank and fuel filter.

2. Remove the clamps; then pry the

fuel hoses off the in-line fuel filter

and remove the filter.

 NOTE: The in-line fuel filter must
be replaced if obstructed. Filters
are available from an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer.

3. Install the in-line fuel filter in the

fuel hose so the arrow on the filter

points toward the fuel pump. Make

sure the fuel hoses fit tightly on

the filter. If the existing fuel hose

does not fit tightly on the filter, cut

6 mm (1/4 in.) from the end of the

fuel hose; then install on the filter

and secure with the clamps.

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In-Line Fuel Filter

(1100 cc Models)

Arctic Cat recommends that the in-line

fuel filter be checked weekly and

replaced every 5000 miles. The in-line

fuel filter is located just inside the left-

side access panel. The filter must be

clean to allow the fuel hose to transmit

the amount of gasoline required.

If the in-line fuel filter is obstructed,

gasoline flow will be restricted; there-

fore, the filter must be replaced. To

remove and install the in-line fuel fil-

ter, use the following procedure:

 NOTE: Before removing the fuel
filter, take note of the filter inlet
and outlet for installing purposes.

1. Open the left-side access panel;

then remove the fuel filter from

the bracket.

! WARNING

The fuel hoses must fit tightly on
the fuel filter. If the fuel hose length
doesn’t permit this procedure,
replace the fuel hose. Also, after
installing the fuel hoses on the fil-
ter, check to be sure that the fuel
hoses do not contact any hot or
rotating components.

! WARNING

Since the fuel supply hose may be
under pressure, always wear
safety glasses when removing the
fuel hoses.

! CAUTION

Since the fuel supply hose may be
under pressure, remove it slowly
to release the pressure. Place an
absorbent towel around the con-
nection to absorb the fuel.

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2. Remove the hose clamps and dis-

card; then slowly remove the fuel

hoses from the fuel filter. Dispose

of the excess fuel from the filter

properly.

3. Inspect the fuel hoses thoroughly

for any signs of cracking, cuts, or

wear points.

4. Place the new hose clamps on the

fuel hoses; then with the fuel

pump inlet and outlet noted, con-

nect the fuel hoses to the fuel filter.

Secure with the hose clamps.

5. Secure the fuel filter to the fuel fil-

ter bracket; then start the engine

and inspect the fuel hoses and fil-

ter for any signs of leaks.

Gasoline Additives

Fuel de-icer can be used for all models.

Also, periodic use of an injector

cleaner for EFI models is recom-

mended especially in the last tank of

gasoline before storage. Arctic Cat

Fuel Stabilizer (p/n 0436-907) should

also be added to the last tank of gaso-

line before storage.

Fuel Pickup Valves

All 2-Stroke EFI models are equipped

with fuel pickup valves in the gas tank.

If ever there is a restricted fuel flow

and a pickup valve is suspected, take

the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic

Cat Snowmobile dealer for this service.

If not under warranty, this service is at

the discretion and expense of the snow-

mobile owner.

CHECKING

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

(1100 cc Models)

1. Park the snowmobile on a level

surface; then start the engine and

allow it to warm up for 5-10 min-

utes, or if the snowmobile was

operated, allow the engine to idle

for approximately 30 seconds.

 NOTE: The snowmobile must be
on a level surface for this proce-
dure.

2. Shut the engine off; then remove

the oil level stick from the oil res-

ervoir. Wipe the stick clean.

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3. Insert the oil level stick into the oil

reservoir without threading it in

and remove. Read the oil level

shown on the stick. The oil level

should be near the middle of or on

the high end of the NORMAL

range on the stick.

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 NOTE: To attain an accurate oil
level reading, do not thread the
stick into the reservoir.

4. If step 1 was followed and the oil

level is at or below the ADD mark,

add up to 1/2 qt of recommended

engine oil.

 NOTE: Care must be taken not to
over-fill the reservoir with oil.

5. Repeat steps 3-4 until the oil level

is within the recommended range

on the oil level stick.

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CHANGING ENGINE

OIL/FILTER

(1100 cc Models)

 NOTE: Recycle or properly dis-
pose of the used engine oil.

1. Using a putty knife, remove the

belly pan plug.

2. Park the snowmobile on a level

surface; then start the engine and

allow it to warm up for 5-10 min-

utes, or if the snowmobile was

operated, allow the engine to idle

for approximately 30 seconds.

3. Shut the engine off; then place

drain pans beneath both engine oil

drain plugs (crankcase and oil res-

ervoir).

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4. Remove the drain plugs and allow

the oil to drain completely.

 NOTE: At this point, remove the
strainer from the oil reservoir to
allow the oil to drain completely.

5. After the oil has drained com-

pletely, install the oil strainer,

drain plugs, and washers and

tighten to 15 ft-lb.

 NOTE: Always install a new Oil
Pan Drain Plug Gasket (p/n 3402-
011) and a new Reservoir Drain
Plug O-Ring (p/n 1670-926) when
changing the oil.

6. Install a new belly pan plug.

7. Using Oil Filter Wrench (p/n

0644-389), loosen (but do not

remove) the oil filter and allow the

oil to drain from the filter; then

remove the filter.

8. Apply a light coat of fresh engine

oil to the seal of the new oil filter.

9. Install the new oil filter by turning

the oil filter by hand until the seal

has contacted the oil filter mount-

ing surface; then tighten the oil fil-

ter to 15 ft-lb.

10. Pour 2.9 l (3 U.S. qt) of the recom-

mended engine oil into the oil res-

ervoir.

11. Open the air bleed bolt located on

the oil pump (beneath the coolant

tank) to purge air from the oil

hose.

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 NOTE: When air can no longer
be heard purging from oil pump
bleed, tighten the bleed bolt to 7.5
ft-lb.

12. Without starting the engine, place

the handlebar emergency stop

switch to the RUN position and

the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion. The Oil Pressure Warning

Icon should illuminate.

! WARNING

Care must be taken if a hot drain
plug is removed by hand. Burning
could occur.

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 NOTE: If the warning icon does
not illuminate, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer for service. If
not under warranty, this service is
at the discretion and expense of
the snowmobile owner.

13. If the warning icon illuminates

(from step 12), start the engine.

The warning icon should go out

within five seconds. If it does, pro-

ceed to step 14.

 NOTE: If the warning icon does
not go out, shut the engine off
immediately and repeat step 11;
then place the ignition switch to the
ON position and repeat step 13. If
the warning icon does not go out,
take the snowmobile to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer
for service. If not under warranty,
this service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.

14. Shut the engine off and pour the

remaining amount (0.9 l or 1 U.S.

qt) of recommended oil into the oil

reservoir; then proceed to the

Checking Engine Oil Level (1100

cc Models) sub-section to verify

and finalize the procedure.

COOLANT LEVEL

 NOTE: Use a good quality, ethyl-
ene glycol-based, automotive-type
antifreeze.

500/600/800/1000 cc

 NOTE: Always check the coolant
level with the engine cold.

Locate the appropriate FULL mark on

the coolant reservoir. If coolant is

below the FULL mark, add antifreeze

to the FULL mark.

On the F-Series/T-Series if adding

coolant, the console must be removed.

For Removing/Installing the console,

use the following procedure.

1. Remove the two torx-head screws

securing the console to the chassis;

then lift up the rearward end of the

console and disconnect the console

harness plug-in.

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2. Remove the console.

3. Place the console into position on

the headlight support bracket; then

connect the console harness con-

nector.

4. Secure the console to the chassis

with the two torx-head screws.

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 NOTE: Always check the coolant
level with the engine cold.

 NOTE: The hood must be
removed for this procedure.

Locate the FULL COLD mark on the

coolant reservoir (located in the for-

ward engine compartment below the

hood hinge bracket).

If the coolant is below the FULL

COLD mark, add antifreeze to the

FULL COLD mark.

! CAUTION

After operating the snowmobile for
the initial 5-10 minutes, stop the
engine, allow the engine to cool
down, and check the coolant level.
Add coolant as necessary.

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