Installing Engine/Transmission - Arctic Cat ATV 250 Utility 2009 Service Manual

NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft back and forth to
ensure no binding or sticking occurs while tighten-
ing the cap screws.
4. From the left side, install the remaining crankcase
cap screws; then tighten only until snug.
NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft back and forth to
ensure no binding or sticking occurs while tighten-
ing the cap screws.
5. In a crisscross/case-to-case pattern, tighten the cap
screws until the halves are correctly joined; then
tighten to 8 ft-lb.
NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft back and forth to
ensure no binding or sticking occurs.
AT THIS POINT
After completing center crankcase components, pro-
ceed to Installing Right-Side Components, to Install-
ing Left-Side Components, and to Installing Top-Side
Components.
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Installing
Engine/Transmission
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1. Attach a suitable engine lift to the front engine
mounting boss; then lift the engine/transmission
into the frame from the left side. The front of the
engine/transmission should go in first.
2. Lifting the front of the engine/transmission, move
the assembly forward sufficiently to clear the rear
engine mounts; then slide the engine/transmission
into the rear mounts.
3. Lower the engine/transmission and install the
lower rear and upper rear through-bolts and nuts.
Finger tighten only.
4. Remove the engine lift from the front mounting
boss; then install the left and right engine mount-
ing brackets and attach with the existing hardware.
Finger tighten only.
5. Install the front engine through-bolt and nut; then
tighten the engine mounting bracket cap screws to
16 ft-lb.
6. Tighten the engine through-bolt nuts to 29 ft-lb.
7. Connect the shift linkage to the shift arm and
tighten the nut securely.
8. Install the output drive sprocket and drive chain;
then secure with the lock plate and two cap
screws. Tighten to 43 ft-lb and bend the tabs up on
the lock plate.
9. Install the output drive sprocket cover with the
existing hardware and tighten securely.
10. Connect the upper and lower coolant hoses to the
engine and secure with the clamps. Tighten
securely.
11. Connect the front and rear cooling boots to the
V-belt housing and secure with the clamps.
Tighten securely.
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