Preoperation Checks; Checking Headlight Aim; Track Tension/Track Alignment - Arctic Cat ZR 6000 R SNOCROSS 2015 Operator's Manual

To properly mix fuel at a 32:1 ratio, pour 594 ml (20 fl
oz) of recommended oil into 19 l (5 U.S. gal.) of gasoline.
! WARNING
Always fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area. Never
add gasoline to the snowmobile fuel tank near any
open flames or with the engine running. DO NOT
SMOKE while filling the fuel tank.

Preoperation Checks

1. Visually check all fluid levels. Add fluids as nec-
essary.
2. Visually check the entire snowmobile for any
loose fasteners. Tighten as required.
3. Start and run the engine to operating temperature.
4. Check all switches (tether, dimmer, brakelight,
emergency stop) to make sure all function prop-
erly; then visually check the headlight, taillight,
and brake light for proper illumination.
5. Test the operation of the brakes. The brake lever
must feel firm when the lever is compressed.
Inspect the brake fluid level. The brake fluid level
must be just below the high mark on the brake
fluid reservoir. Add Arctic Cat approved brake
fluid as necessary.

Checking Headlight Aim

1. Position the snowmobile on a level floor so the
headlight is approximately 8 m (25 ft) from an
aiming surface (wall or similar surface).
NOTE: There should be an "average" operating
load on the snowmobile when adjusting headlight
aim.
2. Measure the distance from the floor to midpoint of
the headlight.
3. Using the measurement obtained in step 2, make a
horizontal mark on the aiming surface.
4. Make a vertical mark which intersects the horizon-
tal mark on the aiming surface directly in front of
the headlight.
5. Engage the brake lever lock and start the engine.
Move the headlight dimmer switch to the HIGH
beam position. DO NOT USE LOW BEAM.
6. Observe the headlight beam aim. Proper aim is
when the most intense beam is centered on the ver-
tical mark 5 cm (2 in.) below the horizontal mark
on the aiming surface.
7. Adjust the headlight adjustment knobs until cor-
rect aim is obtained. Shut the engine off; then dis-
engage the brake lever lock.

Track Tension/Track Alignment

CAUTION
Track tension has been initially adjusted at the factory
for "run-up testing"; however, track tension (and track
alignment) must be adjusted at the dealership accord-
ing to the following recommendations.
To adjust track tension/track alignment, use the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Elevate the snowmobile on a shielded safety stand
high enough to use a spring scale.
! WARNING
The tips of the skis must be positioned against a wall
or similar object for safety.
2. At mid-point of the track (on the bottom side),
hook a spring scale around a track clip; then pull
down on the scale to 9 kg (20 lb). Measure the
deflection (distance) between the bottom of the
wear strip and the inside surface of the track clip.
Compare the measurement with the chart.
Rear Suspension Style
128 1/2 in. Track @ 20 lb
3. Using Axle Nut Spanner Wrench (p/n 0644-558)
from the tool kit, loosen the right-side rear axle nut.
0745-813
0744-068
Setup After Break-In
Tension Tension
35-41 mm 38-44 mm
(1 3/8-1 5/8 in.) (1 1/2-1 3/4 in.)
25