Arctic Cat 350 2011 Service Manual page 18

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TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Front and rear tire inflation pressure should be 27.6
kPa (4.0 psi).
Driveshaft/Coupling
The following drive system components should be
inspected periodically to ensure proper operation.
A. Spline lateral movement (slop).
B. Coupling cracked, damaged, or worn.
Nuts/Bolts/Cap Screws
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap screws. Make sure riv-
ets holding components together are tight. Replace all
loose rivets. Care must be taken that all calibrated
nuts, bolts, and cap screws are tightened to specifica-
tions.
Ignition Timing
The ignition timing cannot be adjusted; however, veri-
fying ignition timing can aid in troubleshooting other
components. To verify ignition timing, use the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Attach the Timing Light to the spark plug high ten-
sion lead; then remove the timing inspection plug
from the left-side crankcase cover.
2. Using the Tachometer, start the engine and run at
1500 RPM; ignition timing should be 10° BTDC.
3. Install the timing inspection plug.
If ignition timing cannot be verified, the rotor may be
damaged, the key may be sheared, the trigger coil
bracket may be bent or damaged, or the CDI unit/ECU
may be faulty.
Lights
Rotate the ignition switch to the lights position; the
headlights and taillights should illuminate. Test the
brakelights by compressing the brake lever. The brake-
lights should illuminate.
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HEADLIGHTS
NOTE: The bulb portion of a headlight is fragile.
HANDLE WITH CARE. When replacing a headlight
bulb, do not touch the glass portion of the bulb. If
the glass is touched, it must be cleaned with a dry
cloth before installing. Skin oil residue on the bulb
will shorten the life of the bulb.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to remove a bulb when it is hot. Severe
burns may result.
To replace the headlight bulb, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Remove the protective rubber boot from the rear
of the headlight housing; then remove the wiring
harness connector from the back of the headlight
bulb.
2. Press in and release the spring retainer and pull
rearward clear of the bulb assembly.
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