Fuel/Lubrication/Cooling; Throttle Body - Arctic Cat VLX 70002017 Service Manual

Fuel/Lubrication/
Cooling
 NOTE: Use new gaskets, lock nuts, and seals and
lubricate all internal components when servicing the
engine/transmission.
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.
 NOTE: When indicated for use, each special tool
will be identified by its specific name, as shown in the
chart below, and capitalized.
Description
Oil Pressure Test Kit
Seal Removal Tool
Tachometer
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Service

Department.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Verify that the electric fuel pump is operating by lis-
tening for a "whirring" sound for several seconds
after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
If no sound can be heard, see Electrical System - EFI
Sensors/Components.
2. Check for a flashing DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code)
on the LCD. If a code is flashing, see EFI Sen-
sors/Components in Electrical System.
3. Make sure there is sufficient, clean gas in the gas
tank.

Throttle Body

! WARNING
Whenever any maintenance or inspection is performed
on the fuel system during which there may be fuel leak-
age, there should be no welding, smoking, open flames,
etc., in the area.
REMOVING
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position; then
remove the ignition switch key.
! WARNING
Do not turn the ignition switch to the ON position with
the hoses removed and the battery connected. Gasoline
will be pumped by the electric fuel pump causing a
safety hazard.
2. Remove the seat and tool tray; then disconnect the
battery.
3. Remove the storage compartment cover and storage
compartment. Remove the air filter housing cover;
then remove the air filter. Account for the air filter
frame.
FI467A
p/n
0644-495
0644-072
0644-275
FI468A
FI705
4. Loosen the clamps securing the intake pipe which
joins the air box to the throttle body boots; then
remove the pipe.
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