Lubrication; Act Drive Gear Case - Arctic Cat Jaguar Z1 Operator's Manual

ACT DRIVE GEAR CASE (Each
Season Prior to Storage)
NOTE: Changing gear case fluid
can be done by the snowmobile
owner if qualified to do so. If the
owner does not feel qualified, take
the snowmobile to an authorized
Arctic Cat dealer for this service. If
not under warranty, this service is
at the discretion and expense of
the snowmobile owner
! CAUTION
Do not over-fill the gear case. If
the gear case is over-filled with
fluid, damage to the gear case
could occur.
! CAUTION
The correct lubricant to use in
the gear case is Arctic Cat ACT
Drive Fluid. Any substitute may
cause serious damage to the
drive system.
It is very important that the gear case
fluid be changed after each season of
use. Arctic Cat recommends that the
fluid be changed prior to off-season
storage.
To change the gear case lubricant,
use the following procedure:
1. Open the left-side access panel.
Remove the hinge retaining
clips securing the access panel;
then remove the panel.
2. Remove the drive belt (see
Drive Belt sub-section); then
remove the driven pulley.
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3. Tip the snowmobile onto its right
side and place a piece of card-
board underneath to protect the
finish on the hood and belly pan.
NOTE: It is recommended that
the gas tank be nearly empty
(less than 1/4 full) when tipping
the snowmobile.
4. Remove the drain plug from the
gear case; then install a drain
adapter fitting with hose into
the drain plug hole.
NOTE: To aid in draining the
drive fluid, it is advisable to fash-
ion a drain adapter by acquiring a
fitting and a length of 3/8-in. hose.
5. Tip the snowmobile back to the
upright position; then place a
drain pan on the floor next to
the drain hose and tip the snow-
mobile toward its left side far
enough to allow the fluid to
drain from the gear case into the
drain pan.
NOTE: It is critical that the
snowmobile is on a level surface
to ensure the fluid drains properly
and completely.
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LUBRICATION