Changing Oil; Recoil Starter - Arctic Cat Sno Pro 120 2013 Service Manual

Changing Oil

 NOTE: The front of the snowmobile must be elevated
until the bottom of the front bumper is approximately
18.5" from the floor so the engine is in a level position
when checking/changing the oil. Also, assure the
engine is "cooled down" to room temperature to allow
the oil to drain into the sump.
1. Remove the access plug; then place a drain pan
beneath the engine.
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, release the hood
latch; then release the two hold-down straps and
open the hood.
3. Loosen the oil level stick; then remove the oil
drain plug from the crankcase and allow the oil to
drain.
4. Install the drain plug; then tighten to 12 ft-lb.
5. Remove the oil level stick; then pour 600 ml (20.3
fl oz) of recommended oil into the fill hole.
6. Install the oil level stick; then install the access
plug.
7. Close the hood and secure with the straps and
latch.

Recoil Starter

KEY
A. Cap Screw
B. Reel
C. Shoulder Screw
D. Drive Plate
E. Ratchet Arm Set
F. Friction Spring
G. Spiral Spring
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 NOTE: The engine must be removed to access the
recoil starter (see Engine section).
REMOVING/DISASSEMBLING
Always wear safety glasses when servicing the recoil
starter.
1. Remove the cap screws (A) securing the recoil
starter to the engine cover.
2. Pull the rope out of the housing (noting the direc-
tion in which the rope is wound for assembling)
and align with the notch in the roller; then release
the spring pressure on the reel (B).
3. Remove the knot from the end of the rope; then
remove the shoulder screw (C) securing the drive
plate (D) to the reel and remove the plate.
4. Mark the ratchet arms (E) for assembling purposes;
then remove the ratchets and account for the friction
spring (F).
 NOTE: The ratchet arms must be installed in their
respective positions.
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5. Slowly remove the reel. Account for the spiral
spring (G).
Exercise extreme caution when removing as the spiral
spring may disengage and cause severe injury.
INSPECTING
 NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively, cracked,
or damaged in any way, replacement is necessary.
1. Inspect the spring retaining notch in the recoil
housing and inspect the loop of the spring for wear
or cracking.
 NOTE: Note the orientation of the spring for assem-
bling purposes.
2. Inspect the flat areas of the reel for wear.
ASSEMBLING/INSTALLING
1. Install the reel assembly with rope wound in the
appropriate direction (noted during disassembling).
Exercise extreme caution when installing as the spiral
spring may disengage and cause severe injury.
2. Install the ratchet arms; then install the drive plate
and secure it with the shoulder screw. Tighten to
57 in.-lb.
3. Route the recoil rope through the rope guide of the
recoil housing and through the recoil handle; then
tie a knot in the rope.
4. Wind the rope counterclockwise 3-4 turns around
the reel; then secure the recoil starter to the engine
cover. Tighten to 96 in.-lb.
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