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9. Start the vehicle with the dead battery and allow it to run for sev-
eral minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
10. Remove the jumper cables in opposite order of hook-up (4, 3, 2,
1). Be careful not to short cables against bare metal.
NOTE: Have the battery and electrical system checked
prior to operating the vehicle again.
Spark Plug
The ATV comes equipped with a specified spark plug. See the Speci-
fications chart for the correct spark plug and the correct gap. A light
brown insulator indicates that the plug is correct. A white or dark
insulator indicates that the engine may need to be serviced. Consult
an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer if the plug insulator is not a light
brown color.
To help prevent cold weather fouling, make sure to thoroughly warm up
the engine before operating. To maintain a hot, strong spark, keep the
plug free of carbon.
Before removing the spark plug, be sure to clean the area around the
spark plug. If you do not, dirt could enter engine when removing or
installing the spark plug.
Adjust to the recommended gap for
proper ignition. Use a wire-type
feeler gauge to check the gap.
When installing the spark plug, be
sure to tighten it securely. A new
spark plug should be tightened 1/2
turn once the washer contacts the
cylinder head. A used spark plug
should be tightened 1/8-1/4 turn
once the washer contacts the cylin-
der head.
Throttle Cable Adjustment
To adjust the throttle cable free-play:
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1. Loosen the jam nut from the
throttle cable adjuster.
2. Slide the rubber boot away and
turn the adjuster until the throt-
tle lever has the proper free-
play of 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 in.).
3. Tighten the knurled nut against
the
throttle
cable
securely; then slide the rubber
boot over the adjuster.
Air Filter
The air filter inside the air filter housing must be kept clean to pro-
vide good engine power and gas mileage. If the ATV is used under
normal conditions, service the filter at the intervals specified. If oper-
ated in dusty, wet, or muddy conditions, inspect and service the filter
more frequently. Use the following procedure to remove the filter and
inspect and/or clean it.
1. Rotate the three latches to release
the filter housing cover; then
loosen the inlet boot clamp.
2. Remove the filter housing cover
and air filter element.
3. Fill a wash pan larger than the
element with a non-flammable
solvent; then dip the element in
the solvent and wash it.
4. Squeeze the element by pressing
it between the palms of both
hands to remove excess solvent.
ATV-0052
Do not twist or ring the element
or it will develop cracks.
5. Dry the element.
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adjuster
KC0056B
KC0056A
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