Coolant Level - Arctic Cat ZR 5000 Operator's Manual

9. Install the new oil filter by turning
the oil filter by hand until the seal
has contacted the oil filter mounting
surface; then tighten the oil filter to
15 ft-lb. Remove the drain pan.
10. Pour 2.9 l (3 U.S. qt) of the recom-
mended engine oil into the oil tank.
11. Open the air bleed bolt located on
the oil pump (beneath the coolant
tank) to purge air from the oil hose.
NOTE: When air can no longer be
heard purging from oil pump bleed,
tighten the bleed bolt to 7.5 ft-lb.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to start the engine
with the bleed bolt open.
12. Without starting the engine, place
the handlebar emergency
switch to the RUN position and the
ignition switch to the ON position.
The Oil Pressure Warning Icon
should illuminate.
NOTE: If the warning icon does not
illuminate, take the snowmobile to
an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo-
bile dealer for service. If not under
warranty, this service is at the dis-
cretion and expense of the snowmo-
bile owner.
13. If the warning icon illuminates
(from step 12), start the engine. The
warning icon should go out within
five seconds. If it does, proceed to
step 14.
NOTE: If the warning icon does not
go out, shut the engine off immedi-
ately and repeat step 11; then place
the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion and repeat step 13. If the warn-
ing icon does not go out, take the
snowmobile 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.
14. Shut the engine off; then add oil to
the oil tank until oil is visible half-
way up in the sight glass.
NOTE: If the oil and engine are not
at operating temperature, the oil
level may read too low. Always make
sure the engine is at operating tem-
perature before checking the oil.
15. Install the access plate and torx-head
screws beneath the snowmobile;
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then install the hood and access pan-
els.

Coolant Level

NOTE: Use a good quality, ethyl-
ene glycol-based, automotive-type
coolant.
NOTE: Always check the coolant
level with the engine cold.
stop
8000
Locate the coolant tank behind the
expansion chamber. If the coolant needs
to be added, fill the coolant tank up to the
cold fill line located on the tank.
CAUTION
After operating the snowmobile for
the initial 5-10 minutes, stop the
engine, allow the engine to cool
down, and check the coolant level.
Add coolant as necessary.
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