Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual page 18

SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS
3.
Loosen the
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locknuts and phillips machine
screws that secure the hood latch, using a
phillips screwdr iver and 11 / 32-inch wrench,
Fig. IA-lO. Taking into consideration the
alignment obtained in step 2, slide the hood
latch into proper position as described in step
2. When proper al ignment is obtained, tighten
the phillips machine screws and locknuts,
using a phillips screwdriver and 11/32-inch
wrench. Proceed to step 4 .
4. Close the hood. Push down on each side and
determine how much "free-play" exists
between the hood latch and latch strike.
Virtually no "free-play" is to be evident. If
"free-play" is evident, proceed to step 5. If
"free-play" is not evident, proceed to step 6.
5. Loosen the 2 carriage bolts and locknuts that
secure the latch strike, using a 3/8-inch
wrench, Fig. I A-lO. If the hood had "free-
play" when checked. as described in step 4,
move the latch strike down. If hood was too
tight and was difficult to open, move the
latch strike up. The most advantageous adjust-
ment is when the hood is tightly secured (no
"free-play") and opening/closing can be per-
formed without undue binding of the hood
latch and latch strike. When proper adjust-
ment is obtained, tighten the 2 carriage bolts
and locknuts, using a 3/8-inch wrench, Fig.
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6. Close the hood and check again for proper
operation.
Check Chain Alignment, Tension and Lubricate
Equipment Necessary: Straight Edge, Screwdriver,
Arctic Chainlube and Low-Temperature Grease
(Texaco 2346 EP)
1. Open the hood and remove the 3 thumb
screws and washers that secure the chaincase
cover. Remove the chaincase cover and gasket
from the backing plate.
II Note: Exercise care when removing the
chaincase cover so as not to damage the
gasket.
2. Check the chain alignment in relation to the
sprockets by placing a 12-inch straight edge
on the bottom and top sprocket. No visible
gap is to exist between the surface of the
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straight edge and face of the sprockets. If
alignment is correct, proceed to step 3. If
al ignment is not correct, adj ust sprockets
accordingly (see Section V, Drive System).
Fig. IA-"
3. Check the chain tension (see Section V -
Drive System, Chain Tension).
4. If chain tension is correct, proceed to step 6 .
If tension is not correct, proceed to step 5.
5. Adjust chain tension (see Section V - Drive
System, Chain Tension Adjustment).
6. Remove the rubber filler plug and the check
plug from the chaincase cover, using a
screwdriver.
7. Install the chaincase gasket and cover to the
chaincase backing plate. Secure in place with
the 3 thumb screws and washers, Fig. I A-12.
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CAUTION
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Make sure the chaincase gasket is installed
evenly so that a good seal exists between the
chaincase cover and backing plate_ If after being
filled with chainlube and a leak develops,
mechanical damage will occur resulting in
component failure when operated.
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