Checking Engine Oil Level (8000); Checking Engine Oil Level (5000/9000) - Arctic Cat ZR 5000 Operator's Manual

NOTE: On the 5000, the fuel filter
is located below the steering sup-
port. To access the filter, the hood
must be removed.
NOTE: On the 9000, the fuel filter is
located between the gas tank and the
rear belt guard and is secured to the
tunnel with a filter bracket. To access
the filter, the left-side access panel
must be opened and the lower con-
sole must be unlatched and opened.
1. Remove the hose clamps and discard;
then slowly remove the fuel hoses
from the fuel filter. Dispose of the
excess fuel from the filter properly.
2. Inspect the fuel hoses thoroughly for
any signs of cracking, cuts, or wear
points.
3. Place the new hose clamps on the
fuel hoses; then with the fuel pump
inlet and outlet noted, connect the
fuel hoses to the fuel filter. Secure
with the hose clamps.
CAUTION
Make sure the fuel filter is properly
seated into the holder located on the
tunnel behind the driven shaft.
NOTE: After completing
changing of the fuel filter and the
engine is started for the first time,
inspect the filter area for any signs
of leaks.
Gasoline Additives
Fuel de-icer can be used for all models.
Also, periodic use of an injector cleaner
for the 8000 is recommended especially
in the last tank of gasoline before storage.
Arctic Cat Fuel Stabilizer (p/n 0436-907)
should also be added to the last tank of
gasoline before storage.
Fuel Pickup Valves
If ever there is a restricted fuel flow and a
pickup valve is suspected, take the snow-
mobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-
mobile dealer for this service. If not under
warranty, this service is at the discretion
and expense of the snowmobile owner.
Checking Engine Oil
Level (8000)
1. Park the snowmobile on a level surface.
2. Remove the right-side access panel.
3. Remove the fastener securing the
right side of the lower console to the
skid plate.
4. Verify if oil is visible in the sight glass
located on the side of the oil tank.
5. If oil is not present within the sight
glass, remove the oil tank cap and
add the appropriate oil through the
filler neck making sure to fill only to
the bottom of the filler neck.
the
CAUTION
Care must be taken not to over-fill the
oil tank.
Checking Engine Oil
Level (5000/9000)
NOTE: The engine must be at
operating temperature before check-
ing the oil level or an incorrect oil
level will result.
0746-802
CAUTION
If the engine and oil are not at operat-
ing temperature, the oil will not be
visible in the sight glass. Tip the
snowmobile to the right at a 45°
angle; then check to see if oil is pres-
ent in the sight glass.
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