Shock Absorbers - Arctic Cat 2015 WILDCAT TRAIL/XT Operator's Manual

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NOTE: High engine RPM, low vehi-
cle speed, or heavy load can raise
engine temperature.
engine RPM, reducing load, and
selecting an appropriate transmis-
sion gear can lower the temperature.

Shock Absorbers

Each shock absorber should be visibly
checked weekly for excessive fluid leak-
age (some seal leakage may be observed
but it does not indicate the shock is in
need of replacement), cracks or breaks in
the lower case, or a bent shock rod. If any
one of these conditions is detected,
replacement is necessary.
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NOTE: When the vehicle is oper-
ated in extremely cold weather (-23°
C/-10° F or colder), a small amount of
leakage may be present. Unless the
leakage is excessive, replacement is
not necessary.
The shock absorbers on this vehicle have
adjustable spring pre-load to accommo-
date many driving conditions and styles.
CAUTION
The shocks are factory filled with high
pressure gas and then sealed. Do not
remove the valve caps or gas leakage
may occur damaging the shock.
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NOTE: Before attempting to adjust
suspension, clean dirt and debris
from the sleeve and remove load from
the suspension; then use an appro-
priate spanner wrench to adjust the
sleeve to the desired position.
CAUTION
Continuous high speed operation of this
vehicle with excessive spring pre-load
(suspension maintained at full extension)
may result in CV boot damage
Checking/Adjusting Ride
Height
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NOTE: Ensure the vehicle is on
level ground, the tires are properly
inflated to 14 psi, and there is an
average operating load in the vehi-
cle.
1. Measure from the ground to the bot-
Decreasing
2. If measurement is not as specified,
3. Measure from the ground to the bot-
4. If measurement is not as specified,
tom of the skid plate along the front
sway bar. Measurement should be
10.5 inches.
use an appropriate spanner wrench to
adjust the left and right spring as
required.
tom of the skid plate along the
receiver hitch. Measurement should
be 10 inches.
use an appropriate spanner wrench to
adjust the left and right spring as
required.
WT492A
WT077B
WT590A
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