Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual page 81

FUEL TANK SERVICING
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Note: Both bottom end sides of the rear
bumper should now be free of the wear plate.
This is necessary because the entire rear bumper
must be removed to accomplish fuel tank removal.
7. Tip the snowmobile upright. Remove the rear
capscrews and lockwashers that secure the
skid frame to the body tunnel, using a
9/16-inch socket and 3-inch extension, Fig.
111-37. Suspend the rear of the snowmobile
up on a Quik Jack. The entire rear section of
the skid frame and track is to remain on the
shop floor.
Fig. 111-37
Cap Nut
8. Remove the 8 slotted machine screws and cap
nuts that secure the back and sides of the rear
bumper to the body tunnel, using a large
screwdriver and 7/16-i nch wrench, Fig. 111-37.
_ Note: When the slotted machine screws that
- secure the back of the rear bumper are
removed, the snow flap and backing plate will be
free.
9. Slightly raise the rear bumper and slide entire
rear bumper with fuel tank off the body
tunnel. Fuel tank can now be removed
from the rear bumper.
Capscrew
Secures Skid
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Frame to
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Body Tunnel
111-21