Arctic Cat 400 Service Manual page 13

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/TUNE-UP
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Periodic Maintenance Chart.................................... 2-2
Lubrication Points.................................................... 2-3
Battery..................................................................... 2-3
Fuses ...................................................................... 2-4
Air Cleaner/Filter (400 VP) ...................................... 2-5
Air Cleaner/Filter ..................................................... 2-7
Valve/Tappet Clearance
(Feeler Gauge Procedure) ................................... 2-9
Valve/Tappet Clearance
(Valve Adjuster Procedure) ................................ 2-10
Valve/Tappet Clearance (650 V-Twin -
Feeler Gauge Procedure) .................................. 2-10
Valve/Tappet Clearance (650 V-Twin -
Valve Adjuster Procedure) ................................. 2-11
Testing Engine Compression ................................ 2-12
Spark Plug ............................................................ 2-13
Muffler/Spark Arrester........................................... 2-13
Gas/Vent Hoses .................................................... 2-14
Adjusting Throttle Cable........................................ 2-14
Adjusting Choke Cable (650 V-Twin)..................... 2-14
Adjusting Engine RPM (Idle) ................................. 2-14
SECTION 2 -
Engine/Transmission Oil - Filter - Strainer ............ 2-15
Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant .................. 2-17
Adjusting Clutch
(400/500 Manual Transmission) ......................... 2-18
Tires ...................................................................... 2-19
Steering Components ........................................... 2-19
Driveshaft/Coupling ............................................... 2-19
Suspension/Shock Absorbers/Bushings ............... 2-20
Nuts/Bolts/Cap Screws.......................................... 2-20
Ignition Timing ....................................................... 2-20
Headlight/Taillight-Brakelight ................................. 2-20
Switches ................................................................ 2-21
Reverse Shift Lever ............................................... 2-22
Frame/Welds/Racks .............................................. 2-24
Electrical Connections........................................... 2-24
Hydraulic Brake Systems ...................................... 2-24
Burnishing Brake Pads .......................................... 2-27
Coolant (500/650 H1/650 V-Twin) ......................... 2-27
Checking/Replacing V-Belt
(400/500/650 H1) ............................................... 2-28
Checking/Replacing V-Belt
(650 V-Twin) ....................................................... 2-29
Adjusting Differential Lock Cable........................... 2-32
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