Arctic Cat 500 Service Manual page 2

FOREWORD
This Arctic Cat Service Manual contains service, maintenance, and troubleshooting information for certain 2014
Arctic Cat ATV models (see cover). The complete manual is designed to aid service personnel in service-oriented
applications.
Arctic Cat offers additional publications (when they become available) to aid in servicing other ATV models. To
service models not included in this manual, please refer to the following publications:
• 2014 Y-12+ Service Manual
• 2014 T-14 Service Manual
• 2014 300 DVX/Utility Service Manual
• 2014 400 CR Service Manual
• 2014 450 CR Service Manual
• 2014 700 Diesel Service Manual
• 2014 XC 450 Service Manual
• 2014 400 TRV Service Manual
• 2014 1000 XT Service Manual
This manual is divided into sections. Each section covers a specific ATV component or system and, in addition to
the standard service procedures, includes disassembling, inspecting, and assembling instructions. When using this
manual as a guide, the technician should use discretion as to how much disassembly is needed to correct any given
condition.
This service manual is designed primarily for use by an Arctic Cat CatMaster Basic Level technician. The proce-
dures found in this manual are of varying difficulty, and certain service procedures in this manual require one or
more special tools to be completed. The technician should use sound judgement when determining which proce-
dures can be completed based on their skill level and access to appropriate special tools.
All Arctic Cat ATV publications and decals display the words Warning, Caution, Note, and At This Point to
emphasize important information. The symbol ! WARNING identifies personal safety-related information.
Be sure to follow the directive because it deals with the possibility of severe personal injury or even death. A
CAUTION identifies unsafe practices which may result in ATV-related damage. Follow the directive because it
deals with the possibility of damaging part or parts of the ATV. The symbol  NOTE: identifies supplementary
information worthy of particular attention. The symbol
and specific procedures to promote efficiency and to improve clarity.
At the time of publication, all information, photographs, and illustrations were technically correct. Some photo-
graphs used in this manual are used for clarity purposes only and are not designed to depict actual conditions.
Because Arctic Cat Inc. constantly refines and improves its products, no retroactive obligation is incurred.
All materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Keep this manual accessible in the shop area for reference.
Product Service and
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Arctic Cat Inc.
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AT THIS POINT directs the technician to certain
October 2013