General Maintenance - Arctic Cat 500 Operato's Manual

General Maintenance


NOTE: Proper maintenance of the
ATV is important for optimum perfor-
mance. Follow the
Schedule and all ensuing maintenance
and care instructions/information.

NOTE: Proper maintenance proce-
dures for each item can be found on
the corresponding page indicated.
Item
Battery
* Engine nuts and bolts
* Valve clearance
Spark plug(s)
Liquid cooling system
Oil cooler (Mud Pro/1000)
Throttle cable
Gas hoses
Engine/transmission oil and filter
Air filter
Air filter housing drain(s)
Gear lubricant (Front differential -
rear drive)
V-Belt
Spark arrester/muffler
Tires/air pressure
* Brake components
Brake fluid
Brake hoses
* Steering
* Suspension (Ball joint boots, drive
axle boots front and rear, tie rods,
differential and rear drive bellows)
* Chassis nuts and bolts
Frame/welds/racks
Electrical connections
Headlight/taillight-brakelight
Wheel nuts
I=Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, replace as necessary T=Tighten R = Replace C = Clean
* Dealer maintenance ** When using Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic oil, oil change
interval can be increased to every 1,000 miles or every year.
If, at any time, abnormal noises, vibrations,
or improper functioning of any component
of this ATV is detected, DO NOT OPER-
Maintenance
ATE THE ATV. Take the ATV to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for inspection
and adjustment or repair.
If the owner/operator does not feel quali-
fied to perform any of these maintenance
procedures or checks, take the ATV to an
authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for
professional service.
Maintenance Schedule
Initial
Page Service 1 month
(100 miles)
70 I
- I
- I
73 I
73 Replace every 4000 miles or 18 months
64 I
65 I
66/73 I
58 I
58
66 R
73 I
74 I
67 I
67
74 I
76
75/
I
35
68 I
68 I
68 I
- I
- I
- I
- I
- I
76 I
75 I
3 months 6 months
I
I
I
I I
Inspect every time before riding
I I
Inspect every time before riding
Inspect every time before riding
Replace every 2 years
R**
I
Inspect every time before riding
I
Replace every 4 years
I
C
Inspect every time before riding
Inspect every time before riding
*Replace every 2 years
*Replace every 4 years
Inspect every time before riding
Inspect every time before riding
T
I
I
Inspect every time before riding
I
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