Draining V-Belt Cover; Tires - Arctic Cat 450 i Operator's Manual

Draining V-Belt Cover

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NOTE: If the ATV has been driven
through water, the V-belt cover must
be drained of any water.
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the drain bolt from the cover
and allow the water to drain out.
3. Shift the range lever to the neutral
position; then start the engine.
4. Increase and decrease engine RPM
several times to "blow out" any
water; then stop the engine.
5. Install the drain bolt and tighten
securely.
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NOTE: The V-belt and pulleys
should be inspected every 500 miles
and the belt replaced (if necessary).

Tires

! WARNING
Always use the size and type of tires
as specified. Refer to the appropriate
Specifications Chart for proper tire
inflation pressure, and always main-
tain proper tire inflation pressure.
Tire Tread Condition
The use of worn-out tires on an ATV is
very dangerous. A tire is considered to be
worn out when the depth of the tread is
less than 3 mm (1/8 in.). Be sure to
replace the tires before reaching this min-
imum specification.
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! WARNING
The use of worn-out tires can be dan-
gerous and can increase the risk of
an accident.
Tire Replacement
The ATV has low-pressure tubeless tires.
Air is sealed by the contact surfaces of
the inner wheel rim and the tire bead. If
either the inner wheel rim or tire bead is
damaged, air may leak. Be extremely
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careful not to damage these areas when
replacing tires.
It is very important to use the proper
tools when repairing or replacing tires to
prevent damage to the tire bead or wheel
rims. If proper tools and related items are
not available, have this maintenance per-
formed by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV
dealer or a qualified tire repair station.
CAUTION
When breaking the tire bead loose
from the wheel, be extremely careful
not to damage the inner wheel sur-
face or the tire bead.
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved tires
when replacing tires. Failure to do so
could result in unstable ATV operation.
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