Arctic Cat 120 sno pro Operator's Manual
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  • Page 1 Snowmobile Snowmobile Operator’ s Operator’ s Manual Manual p/n 2258-235 p/n 2258-235...
  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Air Cleaner/Filter......12 Declaration of Conformity .....28 Spark Plug ........13 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: ________________________________________...
  • Page 4: Parts And Accessories

    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 this snowmobile, a Service Manual and an Illustrated Parts Manual are available through your local Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer.
  • Page 5: Foreword

    This manual is divided into sections. The sections Getting Ready to Operate the 120 Sno Pro Safely and Operating the 120 Sno Pro must be read and explained to the child/operator. The other sections are for the owner/parent/guardian and contain information on snowmobile identification, safe operating instructions, lubrication, maintenance, storage, and after-storage preparation.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS* ENGINE AND DRIVE CHASSIS Type Forced Air Cooled/ Overall Length 181.6 cm (71.5 in.) 4-Cycle Overall Height 78.7 cm (31 in.) Bore x Stroke 60 x 42 mm Overall Width 87.6 cm (34.5 in.) (2.4 x 1.7 in.) Ski Center-to-Cen- 78 cm (31 in.) Valve Arrangement Overhead ter Distance (Stance)
  • Page 7: Getting Ready To Operate The 120 Sno Pro Safely

    THE 120 SNO PRO SAFELY TETHER SWITCH — NOTE: This section and Operat- The engine will neither start nor ing the 120 Sno Pro section must be read and explained to the child/ run unless the tether switch cap is operator owner/parent/ connected to the tether switch guardian.
  • Page 8: Operating The 120 Sno Pro

    Is the area free of rocks, wires, F. Do the throttle lever and brake trees, traffic, etc.? lever move freely? OPERATING THE 120 SNO PRO You must be a responsible, careful, and C. Never drive the snowmobile faster considerate snowmobile operator at all than a safe speed.
  • Page 9: General Information

    Do not use white gas or gasolines properly. No warranty will be allowed containing methanol. Only Arctic by Arctic Cat if either the ESN or VIN Cat approved gasoline additives is removed or mutilated in any way. may be used.
  • Page 10: Engine Break-In

    ENGINE BREAK-IN ! WARNING The engine requires a short break-in Always fill the gas tank in a well- period (approximately 10 operating ventilated area. Never add gasoline hours) before being subjected to heavy to the gas tank near any open load conditions or full-throttle opera- flames or with the engine running.
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING AND 2. Open the gas tank shut-off valve STOPPING ENGINE located under the gas tank by rotating the valve counterclock- ! WARNING wise. Open the valve completely; otherwise, it may close during Never allow anyone to stand in operation of the snowmobile due front of the snowmobile at any to engine vibration.
  • Page 12 6. When the engine starts, push the 8. To shut the engine off, turn the choke approximately half way in. ignition key to the OFF position, Allow a cold engine to “warm up” move the emergency stop switch for approximately 2-3 minutes. to the OFF (down) position, or pull The choke should be pushed in the tether cap from the tether...
  • Page 13: Periodic Maintenance/Tune-Up Chart

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/ TUNE-UP CHART 1st 10 EVERY 20 EVERY 50 EVERY 100 EVERY 300 HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS DAILY (2 weeks) (1 month) (3 months) (6 months) (12 months) Valve Clearance Engine Compression Spark Plug Fuel Supply Replace Hose every 3 years Gas Tank Shut-Off Valve...
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL 5. Close and secure the hood. Changing NOTE: After the engine break-in period, the engine oil should be To change the engine oil, use the fol- changed every operating lowing procedure: hours (6 months) and before pro- longed storage.
  • Page 15: Carburetor

    Since carburetor adjust- Throttle Cable ments critically affect engine perfor- mance, Arctic Cat recommends that The correct throttle cable adjustment is any changes in internal carburetor cali- when (with the engine OFF) the carbu- bration be made by an authorized Arc- retor throttle is completely open tic Cat Snowmobile dealer;...
  • Page 16: In-Line Fuel Filter

    Arctic Cat recommends that the in-line ! CAUTION fuel filter be checked once a month. Failure to inspect the air filter fre-...
  • Page 17: Spark Plug

    The recommended spark plug to use is rect, a different spark plug may be NGK BPR6ES. The correct spark plug necessary. Authorized Arctic Cat gap is 0.7 mm (0.028 in.). Varying ter- Snowmobile dealers have detailed rain conditions and operating usage spark plug information.
  • Page 18: Drive Chain

    Arctic Cat recommends that the com- 3. Check the brake lever travel dis- plete brake system be checked daily for tance periodically while tightening wear or damage and for smooth opera- the forward jam nut. When the dis- tion. Periodically, the brake band...
  • Page 19: Rear Suspension

    If the track is too loose, it may slap against the tunnel causing wear, or it may ratchet on the track drive sprockets. Arctic Cat recommends that the track tension be checked once a month and adjusted accordingly. ! WARNING Track tension must be properly maintained.
  • Page 20: Track Alignment

    ! WARNING If jam nuts are not tightened prop- erly, the adjusting bolts could loosen causing the track to become extremely loose and, under some operating conditions, allow the idler wheels to climb over the track lugs forcing the track against the tunnel 0735-454 causing the track to “lock.”...
  • Page 21: Adjusting Rear Spring Tension

    ! WARNING The tips of the skis must be posi- tioned against a wall or similar object for safety. 3. Start the engine and accelerate slightly. Use only enough throttle to turn the track several revolu- 0735-454 tions. SHUT ENGINE OFF. 2.
  • Page 22: Ski Alignment

    ! CAUTION Never force the adjustment cams from the low position to the high position. Cam damage may occur. 0735-446 NOTE: Ski alignment is correct when the skis are parallel to each other (equal measurements front and rear) or when the skis have up to a maximum of 6 mm (1/4 in.) 736-061A “toe out”...
  • Page 23: Steering Alignment

    Arctic Cat recommends that the ski be sure the skis are pointing straight wear bars be checked once a week and ahead. If the skis are not pointing...
  • Page 24: Recoil Starter Air Vents

    4. Pry the rear of the wear bar down ! CAUTION until both of the wear bar studs are clear of the ski; then slide the wear Serious overheating of the engine bar rearward until the front of the and engine damage will result if wear bar is free from the ski.
  • Page 25: Preparation For Storage

    Install serviced to prevent corrosion and com- drive chain and lubricate with a ponent deterioration. Arctic Cat recom- dry, graphite-based chain lubri- mends the following procedure to cant. prepare the snowmobile for storage.
  • Page 26: Preparation After Storage

    5. Lubricate the drive chain with a and correctly preparing it for operation dry, graphite-based chain lubri- will assure many miles and hours of cant. trouble-free snowmobiling. Arctic Cat 6. Lubricate the rear suspension with recommends the following procedure a low-temperature grease. to prepare the snowmobile.
  • Page 27: Snowmobile Safety Rules

    SNOWMOBILE SAFETY RULES...
  • Page 28: Epa Emission Control

    WARRANTY COVERAGE (U.S. Only) STATEMENT/WARRANTY Arctic Cat warrants to the original retail purchaser, and each subsequent purchaser, that all U.S. EPA- certified Arctic Cat snowmobiles are designed, built, and equipped to conform to all U.S. EPA Emission Control Regulations. Please read the following information completely.
  • Page 29: Change Of Address, Ownership, Or Warranty Transfer

    CHANGE OF ADDRESS, OWNERSHIP, OR WARRANTY TRANSFER Arctic Cat Inc. keeps on file the current name and address of the owner of this snowmobile. This will allow Arctic Cat to reach the current owner with any important safety information which may be necessary to protect customers from personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 30 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Place Stamp Here CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP ARCTIC CAT INC. PRODUCT SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPT. P.O. BOX 810 THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701...
  • Page 31: Warranty Procedure/Owner Responsibility

    At the time of sale, an Owner Registration form is to be completed by the selling dealer and consumer. The receipt of the registration form by Arctic Cat is a condition precedent to warranty coverage. It is the selling dealer’s responsibility to retain and/or submit the appropriate copies of the form to the appropriate place(s) to initiate warranty coverage.
  • Page 32: Declaration Of Conformity

    EN 50082-1/ 1992, EN 50081-1 MACHINERY: EN 292-1, EN 292-2, EN 953, EN 1050, EN 954-1 Manufacturer (if not issuing agent): Arctic Cat Inc. 601 Brooks Ave. S. Thief River Falls, MN 56701 USA I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the directive(s) and standard(s) as specified.
  • Page 33 NOTES...
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