Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer. No transportation charges, rental charges, or inconvenience costs will be paid by Arctic Cat. The warranty is validated upon examination of said parts by Arctic Cat or an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer. Arctic Cat reserves the right to inspect such parts at its factory for final determination if warranty should apply.
Table of Contents Limited Warranty .....Inside Front Cover Varying Altitude Operation....... 27 Lubrication..........28-30 Foreword ............1 Declaration of Conformity........2 Gear Case ............28 Snowmobile Safety Rules ........3 Front Suspension..........29 Rear Suspension ..........30 General Information ........4-22 Maintenance ..........
SELF AND OTHERS. Parts and Accessories When in need of replacement parts, oil, or accessories for your Arctic Cat Snowmo- bile, be sure to only use GENUINE ARCTIC CAT PARTS, OIL, AND ACCESSO- RIES. Only genuine Arctic Cat parts, oil, and accessories are engineered to meet the standards and requirements of your Arctic Cat Snowmobile.
Drive with caution, observe all state and local regulations, and respect the rights of others. ISMA members like Arctic Cat do their part to improve trails, sponsor events, and generally support the sport of snowmobiling. As a mem- ber of the National Snowmobile Foundation, Arctic Cat Inc.
Declaration of Conformity Application of council directives: EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Issued by European Commission. EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Type of Equipment: Snowmobile Brand Name: Arctic Cat Model Numbers: S2014BCDFCUSL S2014BCNWGOSO S2014BCNWTOSO S2014T5DFCOSB S2014BCDWTOSL S2014BCNWGUSO S2014BCNWTUSL S2014T5DFCUSB S2014BCDWTOSO S2014BCNWLOSO S2014BCNWTUSO S2014TZNLXUSB...
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for the engine. parts, service, accessories, or warranty. If the complete engine must be replaced, ask the dealer to notify Arctic Cat for correct registration information. Control Locations Shown are the typical control locations for Arctic Cat snowmobiles. Location of a specific control will vary according to model.
Recommended Injection Oil (F5/570 cc) Recommended Gasoline The recommended oil to use in the oil- The recommended gasoline to use in these injection system is Arctic Cat Formula 50 snowmobiles octane regular Injection Oil (p/n 5639-475 - qt) or (p/n unleaded.
Engine Break-In trailer after filling the gas tank, the bed of the trailer must be maintained level to The Arctic Cat engine (when new or prevent gasoline from draining out rebuilt) requires a short break-in period through the gas tank vent hose.
To ensure trouble-free operation, careful NOTE: On models with a Standard adherence to the following break-in Gauge when cold-starting engine, coolant temperature guidelines will be beneficial. warning icon will illuminate and the 0-200 miles 1/2 Throttle (45 MPH-max) readout screen will display TEMP. With the engine in this temperature 200-400 miles 1/2-3/4 Throttle range, the RPM “limit”...
Release the minates indicating an error, take the snow- button when desired display appears. mobile 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.
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If the Charging System Warning Icon Warning Icon (Bearcat Z1 illuminates, you should, as soon as possi- XT/TZ1) ble, take the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for ser- NOTE: When cold-starting vice. If not under warranty, this service is...
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RPM readout will reset when the engine does not start, take the snow- the decrement button is pushed (while mobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow- maximum RPM is displayed). mobile dealer. If not under warranty, this Odometer/Trip-Meter (1)/...
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If unable to either determine or remedy the prob- lem, take the snowmobile to an autho- rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for service. If not under warranty, this ser- vice is at the discretion and expense of...
If the warning icon does not go out or if Oil Pressure Warning Icon the engine does not start, take the snow- (Bearcat Z1 XT LTD/TZ1 mobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow- LXR) mobile dealer. If not under warranty, this service is at the discretion and expense of The Oil Pressure Warning Icon indicates the snowmobile owner.
If a code has been activated, take the 1. Loosen the four lock nuts securing snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat the handlebar caps and block to the Snowmobile dealer for service. If not steering post. under warranty, this service is at the dis- cretion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
2. Adjust the handlebar to operator’s 3. Test the handlebar to ensure that it does desired position, tighten the cap not rotate within the riser block. If it screws evenly to 25 ft-lb, and check does not rotate, proceed to step 4. If it steering for maximum right/left does rotate, release the cam lever and turning capabilities.
If leakage or damage is detected, or shorted battery. take the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for ser- ! WARNING vice. If not under warranty, this service is at the discretion and expense of the If any of these conditions exist, DO snowmobile owner.
If a fuel delivery problem is bare metal. suspected, take the snowmobile to an autho- rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer. If not NOTE: Have the battery and elec- under warranty, this service is at the discre- trical system checked prior to oper- tion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
If When installing studs on a single-ply changes in shock valving are desired, see track, it is important to use Arctic Cat- an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile approved studs (proper head diame- dealer. This service is at the discretion and ter).
CAUTION CAUTION If installing studs, a Short Snowflap Do not use studs that are more than (p/n 5639-232) must be installed or 9.525 mm (0.375 in.) longer than the component damage will occur. track lug height. CAUTION ! WARNING To prevent tunnel damage from the Do not operate a snowmobile with studs, Tunnel Protector Kit (p/n 4639- loose studs as they may be thrown...
NOTE: The system will not shift ! WARNING until the button is released. 3. On the Bearcat Z1 XT/F5/TZ1 if Do not use high speed when backing up. Control could be lost and injury attempting to shift into reverse at too could occur.
NOTE: If additional cargo is being added, maximum weight on the snow- mobile (operator/passenger/cargo) should not exceed the maximum limi- tation set for each snowmobile. See the chart in the Suspension - Over- load Springs sub-section in the Main- tenance section for details.
Bearcat XT 1. Place the rear seat into position on the mount making sure the four pin These snowmobiles are equipped with a holes are properly aligned with the removable rear seat (and on the LTD, a mounting location on mount. removable third seat) to allow for addi- tional cargo space when no passenger is 2.
Winch (Bearcat Z1 XT This snowmobile is equipped with a winch. There are two mounting locations. The front mounting location is for actual use of the winch (see the winch guide) and should not remain in this location when operating the snowmobile. The tunnel mounting location is for “storing”...
2. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. start a warm engine, however, the The brake fluid level must be visible throttle control lever may have to be in the sight glass. Add Arctic Cat compressed slightly. approved brake fluid as necessary. ...
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10. Flooding — On the 570 cc if the NOTE: In extremely cold weather, pull the recoil handle slowly two to three engine does not start when the choke times to begin the starting procedure. is being used but seems ready to start, move the choke lever to the CAUTION OFF position.
Braking ! WARNING The following items are items that the operator must be familiar with when Use only Arctic Cat approved DOT 4 operating this snowmobile and its brake fluid. Never substitute or mix hydraulic brake system. Important addi- different types or grades of brake fluid.
Emergency interrupts igni- take the snowmobile to an autho- Stop Switch tion circuit rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer Throttle/Ignition interrupts igni- for service. If not under warranty, Monitor Switch tion circuit this service is at the discretion and...
Take the snowmo- tudes is recalibrating the snowmobile bile to an authorized Arctic Cat when going to lower altitudes. Always Snowmobile dealer for service. If not consult the altitude decal.
Gear Case F5/1100 cc It is very important that the gear case be flushed and the lubricant be replaced after each season of use. Arctic Cat rec- ommends that the flushing and replacing be done prior to off-season storage. ...
570 cc 5639-219 444 ml (15 fl oz) bile or near the rotating track. NEVER 20. Pour the exact amount of Arctic Cat run the track at high speed when the Synthetic ACT Gear Case Fluid into track is suspended.
NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends that Arctic Cat All-Temp Grease (p/n 4639-365) be used for this proce- dure. NOTE: Illustrated are the general locations of grease fittings. Actual locations will vary from model to model. 1. Shut engine off and wait for all mov- ing parts to stop.
DO NOT OPERATE THE and secure with new clamps. SNOWMOBILE. Take the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for inspection and adjustment or repair. If not under warranty, this service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
Fuel de-icer can be used for all models. Also, periodic use of an injector cleaner for the F5/1100 cc is recommended espe- cially in the last tank of gasoline before storage. Arctic Cat Fuel Stabilizer (p/n 0741-490 0436-907) should also be added to the ...
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NOTE: At this point, remove the illuminate, take the snowmobile to strainer from the oil reservoir to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo- allow the oil to drain completely. bile dealer for service. If not under warranty, this service is at the dis- 5.
NOTE: Always check the coolant damage is detected, take the snow- level with the engine cold. mobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for service. If not under warranty, this service is at the discretion and expense of the snow- On the F5 if adding coolant, the console mobile owner.
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If the owner does not feel 1. Remove the air-intake silencer boots qualified, take the snowmobile to an from the silencer to access the intake authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for this service. This service bores. is at the discretion and expense of 2.
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8. Compress the throttle lever to the 3. Install the air-intake silencer boots full-open position; then rotate each taking care that the boots are properly idle speed screw clockwise 2 com- positioned and that the boots are not plete turns. Release the throttle “folded”...
Engine Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer only. damage caused by lean jetting WILL NOT BE covered by Arctic Cat Inc. CAUTION warranty policy. For information on altitude operation, 1. Loosen...
3. Remove the spark plug caps from different heat-range spark plugs may the plugs. be necessary. Authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealers have detailed 4. Using a spark plug wrench, remove spark plug information. Consult a the plugs.
Replace dam- not feel qualified, take the snowmo- aged cables or cable ends. bile to an authorized Arctic Cat 4. On a standard battery, add clean dis- Snowmobile dealer for this service. tilled water to bring fluid level to the This service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
6. If the meter reads less than specified 8. Connect the multimeter and test the voltage, charge the battery using the battery voltage. The meter should following guidelines. read no less than 12.5 DC Volts. If the voltage is as specified, the bat- A.
If the fuse continues to blow, take the snowmobile to an autho- rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for service. If not under warranty, this ser- vice is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
741-328A 2. If the brake fluid is not visible in the sight glass, remove the reservoir cover and add Arctic Cat approved DOT 4 brake fluid until the fluid is at the rec- 741-328B ommended level. Install and secure the 3.
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7. Repeat steps 4-6 for the other pad; not feel qualified, take the snowmo- then secure the pads with the pin/ bile to an authorized Arctic Cat hairpin clip. Snowmobile dealer for this service. This service is at the discretion and 8.
NOTE: Make sure the drive belt is NOTE: Drive belts should be pur- all the way out in the driven clutch chased from an authorized Arctic Cat before checking drive belt deflection. Snowmobile dealer, as Arctic Cat drive belts are made to exact specifications 2.
Arctic Cat allow the belt to be removed. Snowmobile dealer for this service. 7. Remove the drive belt from the driven This service is at the discretion and clutch first;...
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Adjusting Track Tension Arctic Cat recommends that the track ten- sion be checked daily during the first 300 NOTE: To ensure proper track ten- miles of operation and once a week there- sion adjustment, perform all adjust- after and adjusted according to need. The...
Excessive wear to the idler wheels, drive lugs, and track will occur if the track is improperly aligned. Arctic Cat recommends that the track alignment be checked once a week or whenever the track tension is adjusted.
The rear springs influence the load carry- ing capability of the snowmobile and should be adjusted for the weight and rid- ing preference of the operator. Adjusting Front (Ski) Shock Springs NOTE: On the F5/Bearcat 570/F570/ T570/TZ1 (standard), the front (ski) shock springs are not adjustable.
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NOTE: These cam position set- shock spring tension and the limiter straps tings are suggestions only. Personal are adjustable. However, Arctic Cat rec- riding style will greatly influence ommends that the shock spring be main- cam position settings. Spend time to tained at the factory preset of 1/8-1/4 in.
NOTE: To access the harness con- engaged. nector and the two self-tapping screws securing the taillight to the NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends snowflap, compress the two flanged that overload springs tabs (located on the under-side of...
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1. Disconnect the taillight harness con- nector. 2. Remove the two self-tapping screws securing the taillight to the snowflap. 3. Secure the taillight to the snowflap with the two self-tapping screws; then connect the taillight connector. 4. Secure the front of the snowflap to the tunnel by carefully tapping the 743-444A snowflap until the two flanged tabs...
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Removing and Installing Taillight/Brakelight Bulb (Bearcat 570/T570/TZ1) 1. Remove the torx-head cap screws securing the taillight access panel. 743-439A 2. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the front of the headlight assembly to the air-intake silencer. 3. Lift the front of the console enough to allow the headlight housing to be 742-467A removed;...
HIGH beam zone is to be will wear faster. To maintain positive used for vertical aiming. steering characteristics, Arctic Cat rec- 1. Position the snowmobile on a level ommends that the ski wear bars be floor so the headlight is approxi-...
Rail Wear Strips 3. Remove the wear bar from the ski. Installing Ski Wear Bars Arctic Cat recommends that the wear strips be checked weekly and replaced as neces- 1. Move the wear bar into position on sary. Measure the wear strips at 25.4 cm the bottom of the ski.
Often, a minor adjustment will take the snowmobile to an autho- result in a large increase in performance. rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer This section is intended to highlight for this service. This service is at the minor conditions that adversely affect...
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DRIVE CLUTCH/DRIVEN CLUTCH can be purchased from an autho- PARALLELISM — If premature drive rized Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer. belt wear is experienced or if the drive belt turns over, parallelism must be To check offset, use the following proce- checked.
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CARBURETOR MAIN JETS (570 cc) — Proper carburetion is abso- lutely necessary to obtain peak perfor- mance. Since ambient temperature and operating altitude both affect the main jet size needed for optimum engine perfor- mance, the main jets MUST be changed whenever the temperature changes 20°...
An authorized remove the plugs, connect them Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer should per- to the leads, and ground them on form this service; however, the owner/ the cylinder heads.
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Sealed batteries require charging if sure the snowmobile is secure. Loosen left for extended non-start periods. Arctic Cat recommends trickle charg- the track adjusting bolts to reduce ing once a month. Follow the manu- track tension. Cover with a machine facturer’s instructions and cautions.
2-cycle oil. NOTE: After prolonged storage of the F5/570 cc, Arctic Cat recommends one tankful of 100:1 gas/oil mixture be used in conjunction with the oil-injec- tion system to ensure proper lubrica- tion.
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.
Please make sure a copy of this form is completed and returned to Arctic Cat Inc. if you move or if the vehicle is sold to another party. This form may also be used to transfer the unused portion of the original warranty to a second party.
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Fold Back Once Place Stamp Here CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP ARCTIC CAT INC. PRODUCT SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPT. P.O. BOX 810 THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701...
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