Cooling Fan; Water Pump - Arctic Cat 1000 XT 2014 Service Manual

4. Install the front bumper and front fender panel (see
Steering/Frame/Controls).
5. Install the front rack (see Steering/Frame/Controls).
6. Fill the cooling system with the recommended
amount of antifreeze. Check for leakage.
7. Connect the fan wiring to the main wiring harness.
THERMOSTAT
Removing
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NOTE: The thermostat is located in a housing
in-line with the upper radiator hoses under the air fil-
ter housing.
1. Drain approximately one quart of coolant from the
cooling system.
2. Remove the machine screws securing the thermostat
housing together. Remove the thermostat and
account for an O-ring.
Inspecting
1. Inspect the thermostat for corrosion or spring dam-
age.
2. Using the following procedure, inspect the thermo-
stat for proper operation.
A. Suspend the thermostat in a container filled with
water.
B. Heat the water and monitor the temperature
with a thermometer.
C. The thermostat should start to open at 71-86° C
(160-187° F).
D. If the thermostat does not open, it must be
replaced.
3. Inspect all coolant hoses, connections, and clamps
for deterioration, cracks, and wear.
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NOTE: All coolant hoses and clamps should be
replaced every four years or 4000 miles.
Installing
1. Place the thermostat and O-ring into the thermostat
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housing; then secure the thermostat housing together
with the machine screws.
2. Fill the cooling system with the recommended
amount of antifreeze. Check for leakage.

COOLING FAN

Removing
1. Remove the radiator (see Radiator in this sub-sec-
tion).
2. Remove the fan assembly from the radiator.
Installing
1. Position the fan assembly on the radiator; then secure
with existing hardware.
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NOTE: The fan wiring must be in the upper-right
position.
2. Install the radiator.

WATER PUMP

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NOTE: The water pump is a non-serviceable compo-
nent. It must be replaced as an assembly.
Removing
1. Remove the coolant drain plug; then remove the
radiator cap and drain the coolant into a suitable con-
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tainer.
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NOTE: Always use a large container and have suffi-
cient floor drying material available when draining
the coolant in case of coolant spillage.
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