Wheel Removal; Muffler/Spark Arrester; Light Bulb Replacement - Arctic Cat ATV 2005 Operator's Manual

! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved tires
when replacing tires. Failure to do
so could result in unstable ATV
operation.
Tubeless Tire Repair
Should a leak or flat tire occur due to a
puncture, the tire may be repaired
using a plug-type repair. If the damage
is from a cut or if the puncture cannot
be repaired using a plug, the tire must
be replaced. When operating the ATV
in areas where transportation or service
facilities are not readily available, it is
strongly recommended to carry a plug-
type repair kit and a tire pump along.

WHEEL REMOVAL

1. Park the ATV on level ground and
engage the brake lever lock.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel
to be removed.
3. Elevate the ATV by placing a jack
under the axle.
4. Remove the lug nuts.
5. Remove the wheel.
6. Install the wheel and install the lug
nuts.
7. Tighten the nuts in a crisscross
pattern to 5.5 kg-m (40 ft-lb).
8. Remove the jack.
MUFFLER/SPARK
ARRESTER
The muffler has a spark arrester which
must be periodically cleaned. At the
intervals shown in the Maintenance
Schedule, clean the spark arrester using
the following procedure.
! WARNING
Wait until the muffler cools to avoid
burns.
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1. Shift the transmission into neutral
and engage the brake lever lock.
2. Elevate the front of the ATV on a
safety stand until the muffler is
horizontal.
3. Remove the plug from the bottom
of the muffler.
4. Start the engine and increase RPM
to "blow out" the accumulated car-
bon particles.
5. Stop the engine. Wait until the
muffler cools; then install the plug
and tighten securely.
LIGHT BULB
REPLACEMENT
The wattage rating of each bulb is
shown in the chart. When replacing a
burned bulb, always use the same watt-
age rating.
Headlight
Tailight/Brakelight
! CAUTION
Use only specified bulbs indicated
in the chart as replacement bulbs.
CD451A
12V/27W (2)
12V/8W/27W