General Information; Snowmobile Identification; Recommended Gasoline And Oil; Engine Break-In - Arctic Cat 2014 M 2-STROKE Service Manual

General Information

 NOTE: General specifications for each 2014 Arctic
Cat Snowmobile can be accessed from the Arctic Cat
Cat Tracker Dealer Communication System online.
 NOTE: Some illustrations and photographs used in
this section are used for clarity purposes only and
are not designed to depict actual conditions.
Snowmobile
Identification
The Arctic Cat Snowmobile has two important identification
numbers. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped
into the tunnel near the right-side footrest. The decal also dis-
plays pertinent production information. The Engine Serial
Number (ESN) is stamped into the crankcase of the engine.
These numbers are required to complete warranty claims
properly. No warranty will be allowed by Arctic Cat if
the engine serial number or VIN is removed or mutilated
in any way.
Recommended Gasoline
and Oil
CAUTION
Do not use white gas or gasoline containing methanol.
Only Arctic Cat approved gasoline additives should be
used.
CAUTION
Any oil used in place of the recommended oil may
cause serious damage.
RECOMMENDED GASOLINE
The recommended gasoline to use in these snowmobiles
is 91 octane (minimum).
 NOTE: If a situation arises in which 91 octane gaso-
line is not available, 87 octane gasoline can be substi-
tuted; however, do not prolong the usage of 87 octane
gasoline as it will cause poor engine performance.
In many areas, oxygenates are added to the gasoline.
Oxygenated gasolines containing up to 10% ethanol are
acceptable gasolines.
RECOMMENDED OIL
The recommended oil to use in the oil-injection system is
either Arctic Cat C-Tec2 for the 6000 or Arctic Cat APV
Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil for the 8000. These oils are specially
formulated to be used either as an injection oil or as a pre-
mix oil (for break-in) and meets all of the lubrication
requirements of the Arctic Cat snowmobile engine.
CAUTION
Any oil used in place of the recommended oil could
cause serious engine damage.
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Engine Break-In

8000
The Arctic Cat engine (when new or rebuilt) requires a
short break-in period before the engine is subjected to
heavy load conditions. Arctic Cat requires that the first
tankful of fuel be premixed at a 100:1 ratio in all oil-
injection models.
CAUTION
DO NOT exceed the one (1) tankful limitation of a 100:1
gas/oil break-in mixture. Continuous use of a gas/oil
mixture could cause spark plug fouling and excessive
carbon buildup.
During the break-in period, a maximum of 1/2 throttle is
recommended; however, brief full-throttle accelerations
and variations in driving speeds contribute to good
engine break-in.
6000
The Arctic Cat engine (when new or rebuilt) requires a
short break-in period before the engine is subjected to
heavy load conditions.
Premixing fuel and oil during the break in period is not
required. With the oil delivery control strategy of the
electronic oil pump, the pump will automatically com-
pensate and deliver a richer fuel-to-oil ratio during the
engine break-in period.
Some customers may choose to pre-mix the first tank and
if this is the case, a pre-mix ratio of 100:1 is acceptable.
A pre-mix ratio of 100:1 combined with the richer fuel/
oil delivered from the electronic oil pump during break-
in may cause additional smoke at start up and idle.
CAUTION
DO NOT exceed the one (1) tankful limitation of a 100:1
gas/oil break-in mixture. Continuous use of a gas/oil
mixture could cause spark plug fouling and excessive
carbon buildup.
During the break-in period, a maximum of 1/2 throttle
(with varying throttle positions) is recommended; how-
ever, brief full-throttle accelerations and variations in
driving speeds contribute to good engine break-in.

Drive Belt Break-In

Drive belts require a break-in period of approximately 25
miles. Drive the snowmobile for 25 miles at 3/4 throttle or
less. By revving the engine up and down (but not exceed-
ing 60 mph), the exposed cord on the side of a new belt
will be worn down. This will allow the drive belt to gain
its optimum flexibility and will extend drive belt life.