Shock Absorbers; General Lubrication; Engine/Transmission Oil And Filter - Arctic Cat 2012 WildCat Operator's Manual

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.

NOTE: When the vehicle is
operated in extremely
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 are
Walker/Evans racing shocks with adjust-
able damping and spring pre-load to
accommodate many driving conditions
and styles.
CAUTION
The shocks are factory filled with
high pressure gas. Do not remove the
valve caps or gas leakage may occur
damaging the shock.
To adjust damping, rotate the knob on the
shock reservoir in the desired direction
(hard or soft).
36
To adjust preload (stiffness), adjust the
spring preload nuts clockwise to stiffen
or counterclockwise to soften.
WC044
cold

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.

General Lubrication

Cables
None of the cables require lubrication;
however, it is advisable to lubricate the
ends of the cables periodically with a
good cable lubricant.
Engine/Transmission Oil
and Filter

NOTE: Refer to the recommended
oil viscosity chart (on page 31) in
this manual for the proper engine oil.
Change the engine oil and oil filter at the
scheduled intervals. The engine should
always be warm when the oil is changed
so the oil will drain easily and completely.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Loosen the oil level stick. Be careful
not to allow contaminants to enter the
opening.
WC115
WC112A
WC117A