Install Panther/Cheetah Engine - Arctic Cat Pantera 1978 Service Manual

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NOTE:
Just before recoil bolts are tighten-
ed, pull the recoil so the starter pawls are
engaged. This will correctly center the recoil;
then tighten bolts.
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12. Connect the impulse line to the crankcase
fitting. Also, connect the main wiring harness
to the engine harness; then connect the high
tension coil plug to the engine harness.
2.
Place the motor plate in position and secure
with cap screws and lock washers. Tighten
the cap screws to 7.6 kg-m or 55 ft-lb.
Connect exhaust manifold springs to the
muffler.
3.
Install the drive clutch on the crankshaft.
Tighten the cap screw to 7.6 - 8.3 kg-m or 55-
60 ft-Ib.
13. Slide the carburetor(s) into position and
tighten the flange clamp.
14.
Move the air silencer into place and secure to
the carburetor(s).
Fig. 4-170
A401
15. Install the drive clutch on the crankshaft.
Tighten the cap screw to 7.6 - 8.3 kg-m or 55-
60 It-lb. Install the drive belt.
16. Secure the pulse charger to the exhaust
manifold with two springs.
17. Install the hood.
Install Panther/
Cheetah Engine
1.
Be sure the exhaust manifold gaskets are in
place; then install the exhaust manifold and
secure with nuts and washers. Tighten nuts
to 1.8 - 2.2 kg-m or 13 - 16 It-lb.
4.
Set engine into the front end of the snow-
mobile.
5.
Align rear motor mounts with mounting
holes. Slide mounts into mounting holes.
6.
Position motor plate
over front motor
mounts.
7.
Install the lock nuts and washers on the front
motor mount studs. Tighten lock nuts to 2.9-
3.6 kg-m or 21 - 26 tt-lb.
8.
Tip the snowmobile on the side. Install the
lock nuts and washers on the rear motor
mount studs. Tighten lock nuts to 2.9 - 3.6
kg-m or 21 - 26 It-lb.
9.
Tip the snowmobile upright.
10. Secure recoil in place with 4 bolts. Tighten
bolts to 0.69 kg-m or 5 It-lb.
II
NOTE: Just before recoil bolts are tighten-
ed, pull the recoil so the starter pawls are
engaged. This will correctly center the recoil;
then tighten bolts.
11. Plug the engine connector into the main
wiring harness.
12. Connect the impulse line to the crankcase
impulse fitting.
13. Slide the carburetor into carburetor flange;
then tighten the clamp.
14. Install the drive belt; then secure belt guard
with retaining pins.
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