Checking/Adjusting Valve Clearance (F-Series Z1/Z1 Turbo Models) - Arctic Cat CFR 800 2010 Operator's Manual

 NOTE: If the cable/exhaust valve
does not move freely, the exhaust
valve assembly will need to be
removed for further inspection.
Take the snowmobile to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer
for this service.
 NOTE: When
cables, they are to be routed as
close to their installed position as
possible.
5. While holding the cable housing,
lightly pull on one cable end to
remove any slack; then measure
the amount of exposed cable from
the cable housing to the end of the
cable (cable drum).
APV CABLE LENGTH
ENGINE
600 cc
800 cc
1000 cc
 NOTE: The two cable measure-
ments must be equal in length or
less than 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) differ-
ence in length from each other.
 NOTE: Repeat steps 4 and 5 for
each cable; then compare the mea-
surements to
Length chart.
 NOTE: The measurements must
be within the specifications from
the chart. If the measurements are
within specifications, no adjust-
ment is necessary (proceed to step
8). If they are not within specifica-
tions, proceed to step 6.
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measuring
CENTER ± 0.039 in.
1.417 in.
1.377 in.
1.319 in.
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the APV Cable
6. Loosen the jam nut on the cable to
be adjusted; then using the adjust-
ing nuts, lengthen or shorten the
housing as needed.
7. Once the proper length has been
attained, hold the adjusting nut in
place and tighten the jam nut
the
securely.
8. Place the cable housings into posi-
tion in the servomotor. Secure the
cable housings with the cable
holder and retaining clip (CFR/F8
models).
Assure the cables are rotated and
secured properly to avoid contact-
ing exhaust components.
CHECKING/
ADJUSTING VALVE
CLEARANCE
(F-Series Z1/Z1 Turbo
Models)
After 5000 miles or prior to seasonal
storage, valve clearance should be
checked and adjusted as necessary.
 NOTE: Take the snowmobile to
an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo-
bile dealer for inspection and ser-
vice. This
discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner.
It is critical that the checking/
adjusting valve clearance be done
at the recommended intervals or
severe engine damage may occur.
CAUTION
service is
CAUTION
MAINTENANCE
at the