Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual page 16

SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS
8. Tip the snowmobile on the opposite side,
using a piece of cardboard to protect against
scratching. Install remaining ski assembly to
the ski spindle, following the directions given
in steps 6 and 7.
9. Position the snowmobile upright .
Align Skis
Equipment Necessary: Allen Wrench (As
Supplied), 9/16-lnch Wrench, 9/16-lnch Socket,
8-lnch Extension, Tape Measure and Torque
Wrench
1. Position the brake control handle properly
and secure in place with the Allen wrench
supplied with each snowmobile, Fig . IA-6.
2. Open the hood and remove the capscrew and
locknut that secures the tie rod end to the
spindle arm, using a 9/ 16-inch wrench,
9/16-inch socket and an 8-inch extension,
Fig. I A
-7. Separate tie rod end from the
spindle arm. Perform this step on opposite
tie rod.
Fig.IA-7
IA-4
3. Position the skis straight forward and estab-
lish a parallel relationship, Fig . IA-8.
4. Measure the distance between the skis from
the outside edge of the ski itself, making sure
the measurement is taken behind the front
spring mount and ahead of the rear spring
mount. Skis are to be parallel or have a slight
"toe-in" (0.25 inch maximum), Fig. IA-8.
5. Position the handlebars straight forward in
relation to the skis.
Fig.IA·8
6. Rotate the tie rod end until the mounting
hole lines up with the hole in the spindle arm.
Secure the tie rod end to the spindle arm with