Periodic Maintenance/Tune-Up; Air Filter - Arctic Cat Altera 300 Service Manual

Periodic
Maintenance/Tune-Up
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap screws. Make sure rivets
holding components together are tight. Replace all loose
rivets. Care must be taken that all calibrated nuts, bolts,
and cap screws are tightened to specifications (See Gen-
eral Information/Foreword).
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. Throttle Lever Pivot/Cable Ends
B. Brake Lever Pivot
C. Auxiliary Brake Pivot/Clevis
D. Choke Cable Upper End
E. Shift Lever/Ball Joints
F. Idle RPM Screw
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
Compression Tester Kit
Tappet Adjuster
 NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Parts Department.

Air Filter

Use the following procedure to remove the filter and
inspect and/or clean it.
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. Remove the seat.
2. Remove the air filter housing cover from the retain-
ing clips.
6
KM095A
3. Remove the air filter retaining cap screw (1); then
remove the foam elements (2) from the frame.
KM097A
p/n
0444-213
0444-189
KM098A
4. Place the elements in a pan larger than each element
and spray generously with cleaning solvent. Let sit
approximately three minutes.
NOTE: Foam Filter Cleaner and Foam Air Filter

Oil Aerosol are available from Arctic Cat.
5. In a pan larger than each element, with a mild deter-
gent (dish soap) and water, wash all the dirt and oil
off by squeezing each element, not twisting them
wringing out or twisting the filters can cause dam-
age).
6. Rinse off any remaining soap.