Periodic Maintenance/Tune-Up; Air Filter - Arctic Cat WILDCAT X Service Manual

Periodic
Maintenance/Tune-Up
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap screws. Care must be
taken that all calibrated nuts, bolts, and cap screws are
tightened to specifications.
It is advisable to lubricate certain components periodi-
cally to ensure free movement. Apply light oil to the
components using the following list as reference.
A. Accelerator Pedal Pivot/Cable Ends
B. Brake Pedal Pivot
C. Shift Cable
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the techni-
cian when performing service procedures in this section.
Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for the appro-
priate tool description.
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NOTE: When indicated for use, each special tool
will be identified by its specific name, as shown in the
chart below, and capitalized.
Description
Compression Tester Kit
Oil Filter Wrench
Valve Clearance Adjuster
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NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Department.

Air Filter

CLEANING AND INSPECTING FILTER
CAUTION
Failure to inspect the air filter frequently if the vehicle is
used in dusty, wet, or muddy conditions can damage
the engine.
1. Unsnap the five fasteners securing the air cleaner
housing cover and remove the cover.
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2. Remove the air filter from the housing; then remove
the foam filter medium.
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NOTE: Do not attempt to remove the inner foam
from the wire mesh. It is part of the filter frame.
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3. Fill a wash pan larger than the filter with a non-flam-
mable cleaning solvent; then dip the inner filter and
outer foam medium in the solvent and wash them.
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NOTE: Foam Filter Cleaner and Foam Filter Oil
are available from Arctic Cat.
4. Dry both filter components.
5. Put the foam filter in a plastic bag; then pour in air
filter oil and work the filter.
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NOTE: Apply oil to the inner filter; then carefully
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squeeze excessive oil from the filter element. Do not
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twist foam to remove oil.
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6. Attach the foam filter to the inner filter screen.
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A torn air filter can cause damage to the vehicle engine.
Dirt and dust may get inside the engine if the element is
torn. Carefully examine the element for tears before and
after cleaning it. Replace the element with a new one if it
is torn.
7. Clean any dirt or debris from inside the air cleaner.
Be sure no dirt enters the throttle body.
8. Install the filter in the air filter housing. Position the
filter frame on top.
9. Install the air filter housing cover and secure with the
retaining clips.
CAUTION
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