Checking Engine Oil Level (5000); Changing Engine Oil/Filter (5000) - Arctic Cat BEARCAT 2015 Operator's Manual

1. Open the left-side access panel; then
remove the fuel filter from the
bracket.
2. Remove the hose clamps and dis-
card; then slowly remove the fuel
hoses from the fuel filter. Dispose of
the excess fuel from the filter prop-
erly.
3. Inspect the fuel hoses thoroughly for
any signs of cracking, cuts, or wear
points.
4. Place the new hose clamps on the
fuel hoses; then with the fuel pump
inlet and outlet noted, connect the
fuel hoses to the fuel filter. Secure
with the hose clamps.
CAUTION
Make sure the fuel filter is properly
seated into the holder located on the
tunnel behind the driven shaft.
5. Secure the new fuel filter to the fuel
filter bracket; then start the engine
and inspect the fuel hoses and filter
for any signs of leaks.
Gasoline Additives
Fuel de-icer can be used for all models.
Also, periodic use of an injector cleaner
for the 5000 models is recommended
especially in the last tank of gasoline
before storage. Arctic Cat Fuel Stabilizer
(p/n 0436-907) should also be added to
the last tank of gasoline before storage.
Fuel Pickup Valves (5000)
If ever there is a restricted fuel flow and a
pickup valve is suspected, take the snow-
mobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-
mobile dealer for this service. If not under
warranty, this service is at the discretion
and expense of the snowmobile owner.
Checking Engine Oil
Level (5000)
1. Park the snowmobile on a level sur-
face; then start the engine and allow
it to warm up for 5-10 minutes, or if
the snowmobile was operated, allow
the engine to idle for approximately
30 seconds.
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NOTE: The snowmobile must be
on a level surface for this procedure.
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2. Shut the engine off; then remove the
oil level stick from the oil reservoir.
Wipe the stick clean.
3. Insert the oil level stick into the oil
reservoir without threading it in and
remove. Read the oil level shown on
the stick. The oil level should be near
the middle of or on the high end of
the NORMAL range on the stick.
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NOTE: To attain an accurate oil
level reading, do not thread the stick
into the reservoir.
4. If steps 1-3 were followed and the
oil level is at or below the ADD
mark, add up to 1/2 qt of recom-
mended engine oil.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 until the oil level is
within the recommended range on
the oil level stick.
Changing Engine Oil/
Filter (5000)
! WARNING
Care must be taken if a hot drain plug
is removed by hand. Burning could
occur.
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NOTE: Recycle or properly dis-
pose of the used engine oil.
1. Using a putty knife, remove the
belly pan plug.
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