Troubleshooting - Arctic Cat VLX 70002017 Service Manual

5. Remove the two cap screws securing the water pump
to the engine; then remove the water pump.
XR318B
Installing
1. Align the water pump shaft with the slot in the water
pump driven gear shaft. Secure the water pump to
the engine with the two cap screws to 8.5 ft-lb.
2. Connect the two coolant hoses to the water pump and
secure with the clamps. Tighten securely.

Troubleshooting

Problem: Starting impaired
Condition
1. Gas contaminated
Problem: Idling or low speed impaired
Condition
1. TPS out of adjustment
Problem: Medium or high speed impaired
Condition
1. High RPM "cut out" against RPM limiter
3. Place the footrest into position on the frame and
loosely secure with four cap screws; then secure the
front and rear fenders to the footrest with the four
torx-head cap screws. Tighten the four torx-head cap
screws securely; then tighten the 8 mm cap screws to
20 ft-lb and the 10 mm cap screws to 40 ft-lb.
4. Fill the engine/transmission with the proper amount
of recommended oil.
5. Fill the cooling system with the proper amount of
recommended coolant.
 NOTE: While the cooling system is being filled, air
pockets may develop; therefore, run the engine for
five minutes after the initial fill, shut the engine off,
and then fill the cooling system.
6. Check the entire cooling system for leakage.
CAUTION
After operating the ATV for the initial 5-10 minutes, stop
the engine, allow the engine to cool down, and check
the coolant level. Add coolant as necessary.
Remedy
1. Drain gas tank and fill with clean gas
Remedy
1. Adjust TPS
Remedy
1. Decrease RPM speed
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