Reverse Operation - Arctic Cat BEARCAT F5 Operator's Manual

CAUTION
If installing studs, a Short Snowflap
(p/n 5639-232) must be installed or
component damage will occur.
CAUTION
To prevent tunnel damage from the
studs, Tunnel Protector Kit (p/n 4639-
771) for the Bearcat 570/T570/F570 or
(p/n 5639-143) for the Bearcat Z1 XT
must be installed.
For proper installation, use the following
procedure:
1. Using the appropriate stud template
(see chart), mark the desired stud
pattern to be used.
Stud Template Chart
Model
Bearcat 570
Bearcat XT
T570/TZ1/TZ1 LXR
2. Using the proper-sized stud hole
drill bit, drill out the stud holes.
3. Push the stud through the hole from
inside the track; then place the
domed support plate and lock nut on
the exposed stud.
4. Using a wrench to secure the stud,
tighten the lock nut on the exposed stud.
It is also recommended that whenever
studs are installed on a track, carbide
wear bars should be installed on the skis.
Carbide wear bars complement the track
studs to balance steering control under
these conditions. The length of the car-
bide on the wear bars should be propor-
tionate to the number of track studs (i.e.
small number of track studs — short
length of carbide...many track studs —
long length of carbide). The proper pro-
portion between the number of studs and
carbide length on the wear bar will main-
tain steering balance.
! WARNING
Always balance the snowmobile with
the proper proportion between the
number of studs and carbide length
on the wear bars. Do not "over drive"
conditions; use common sense in all
operating conditions.
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Do not use studs that are more than
9.525 mm (0.375 in.) longer than the
track lug height.
Do not operate a snowmobile with
loose studs as they may be thrown
from the track. Always use a shielded
safety stand whenever performing
any maintenance or adjustments.
DO NOT stand behind the snowmo-
bile or near the rotating track. NEVER
run the track at high speed when the
track is suspended.

Reverse Operation

The engine reverse function offers the
p/n
operator the convenience of being able to
5639-461
back up the snowmobile rather than having
5639-609
to turn the snowmobile around by hand.
5639-160
This feature, under most situations, should
not be used to free a stuck snowmobile as
it will tend to dig the skis deeper into the
snow. Always use minimal speed when
operating in reverse and come to a com-
plete stop before shifting from either for-
ward to reverse or reverse to forward.
Shifting Into Reverse

(deflection)
reverse function to operate properly. If
the belt is too tight, difficulty in
engaging reverse will be experienced.
CAUTION
! WARNING
! WARNING
NOTE: Correct drive belt tension
is
1. Always warm up the engine for 2-3
minutes prior to shifting into reverse.
2. Shift only with the engine at idle
RPM and the snowmobile com-
pletely stopped. The reverse func-
tion will not engage if engine is
above idle RPM.
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important for the