Engine Break-In - Arctic Cat 500 Operato's Manual

When using ethanol blended gasoline, it is
not necessary to add a gasoline antifreeze
since ethanol will prevent the accumula-
tion of moisture in the fuel system.
CAUTION
Do not use white gas. Only Arctic Cat
approved gasoline additives should
be used.
Recommended Engine/
Transmission Oil
CAUTION
Any oil used in place of the recom-
mended oil could cause serious
engine damage. Do not use oils
which contain graphite or molybde-
num additives. These
adversely affect clutch operation.
Also, not recommended are racing,
vegetable, non-detergent, and castor-
based oils.
The recommended oil to use is Arctic Cat
ACX All Weather synthetic engine oil,
which has been specifically formulated
for use in this Arctic Cat engine. Although
Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic
engine oil is the only oil recommended for
use in this engine, use of any API certified
SM 0W-40 oil is acceptable.
Recommended Front
Differential/Rear Drive
Lubricant
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NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the
use of genuine Arctic Cat lubricants.
The recommended lubricant (front differen-
tial and rear drive) is SAE approved 80W-90
hypoid. This lubricant meets all of the lubri-
cation requirements of the Arctic Cat ATV.
CAUTION
Any lubricant used in place of the rec-
ommended lubricant could cause seri-
ous front differential/rear drive damage.
Filling Gas Tank
! WARNING
Always fill the gas tank in a well-ven-
tilated area. Never add gasoline to the
ATV gas tank near any open flames or
with the engine running or hot. DO
NOT SMOKE while filling the gas
tank.
Since gasoline expands as its temperature
increases, the gas tank must be filled to
its rated capacity only. Expansion room
must be maintained in the tank particu-
larly if the tank is filled with cold gaso-
line and then moved to a warm area.
oils can
Allow the engine to cool before filling the
gas tank. Care must be taken not to over-
fill the tank. If overfilled, gas may leak
onto the engine creating a fire hazard.
! WARNING
Do not over-flow gasoline when filling
the gas tank. A fire hazard could
materialize. Always allow the engine
to cool before filling the gas tank.
! WARNING
Do not overfill the gas tank.
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Tighten the gas tank cap securely after
filling the tank.

Engine Break-In

After the completion of the break-in
period, the engine oil and oil filter should
be changed. Other maintenance after
break-in should include checking of all
prescribed adjustments and tightening of
all fasteners. At the discretion and
expense of the owner/operator, the ATV
may be taken to an authorized Arctic Cat
ATV dealer for this initial service.
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