Arctic Cat 2010 Crossfire 600 Operator's Manual

Arctic Cat 2010 Crossfire 600 Operator's Manual

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Crossfire 600
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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Crossfire 600 Crossfire 800/Sno Pro/LE M8/Sno Pro/LE M8 HCR M1000 Sno Pro SHARE O UR PASSI ON.
  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Arctic Cat Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Arctic Cat) extends a limited warranty on each new Arctic Cat Snowmobile it manufactures and on each part and accessory manufactured or sold by Arctic Cat. The warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser only on parts and accessories sold through an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Limited Warranty ..Inside Front Cover Operating Instructions .....18-22 Foreword ..........1 Starting and Stopping Engine ..18 Declaration of Conformity....... 2 Braking ..........19 Snowmobile Safety Rules ...... 3 Emergency Stopping......21 General Information ......4-17 Throttle/Ignition Monitor Switch..21 Snowmobile Identification....
  • Page 4 REFERENCE INFORMATION Write the appropriate information for your Arctic Cat Snowmobile in the spaces below. Always use these numbers when referring to your snowmobile. Model: _________________________________________________ Date of Purchase: ________________________________________ Vehicle Identification Number: ______________________________ Engine Serial Number: ____________________________________ Your Arctic Cat Dealer: ___________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________________ ! WARNING...
  • Page 5: Foreword

    FOREWORD Congratulations! You have chosen a quality Arctic Cat Snowmobile designed and manufactured to give dependable service. Be sure, as the owner/operator of an Arctic Cat Snowmobile, to become thoroughly familiar with its basic opera- tion, maintenance, and off-season storage procedures. Read this manual and the accompanying Snowmobile Safety Handbook before operating the snowmobile to learn safe and proper use of your new Arctic Cat Snowmobile.
  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of council directives: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Issued by European Commission. EC Machinery Directive 98/37/EC Type of Equipment: Snowmobile Brand Name: Arctic Cat Model Numbers: S2010M6D3EUSG S2010M8H3EUSG S2010M8HSPUSW S2010M8HLEUSB S2010M8HEKUSG S2010M8HSEUSW S2010M8HHCUSG S2010M1LSEUSW S2010CFD1EUSG S2010CFH1EUSG S2010CFHSPUSW S2010CFHLEUSB Standards to which conformity is declared: EMC: EN 55012, EN 61000-6-0...
  • Page 7: Snowmobile Safety Rules

    SNOWMOBILE SAFETY RULES SNOWMOBILE SAFETY RULES...
  • Page 8: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION SNOWMOBILE These numbers are required by the IDENTIFICATION dealer to complete warranty claims properly. No warranty will be allowed The Arctic Cat Snowmobile has two by Arctic Cat Inc. if the engine serial important identification numbers. The number or VIN is removed or muti- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is lated in any way.
  • Page 9 Recommended Oxygenated gasolines containing up to Injection Oil 10% ethanol or up to 15% MTBE are acceptable gasoline. Do not use gaso- The recommended oil to use in the oil- lines containing methanol. injection system is Arctic Cat Synthetic APV 2-Cycle Oil. This oil is specially CAUTION formulated to be used either as an Do not use white gas or gasoline...
  • Page 10: Engine Break-In

    Break-In Gas/Oil During the break-in period, a maxi- Mixing Instructions mum of 1/2 throttle is recommended; however, brief full-throttle accelera- Before mixing gasoline and oil, make tions and variations in driving speeds sure the oil is at room temperature (20° contribute to good engine break-in.
  • Page 11: Speedometer/Tachometer

    RPM/MPH (kph) CAUTION By pushing the left button once, the Never run the engine with the drive RPM and MPH will be displayed (one belt removed. Excessive revving of on the readout screen and one with the the engine could result in serious needle).
  • Page 12 Coolant Temperature Indicator Icons Warning Icon (Deluxe Gauge) If the coolant temperature is at or Certain models are equipped with a above the maximum running tempera- deluxe gauge combination speedometer/ ture, the coolant temperature warning tachometer. Indicator icons are incorpo- icon will flash a warning (alert).
  • Page 13 Odometer/Trip-Meter Service Icon (1)/Trip-Meter (2)/ The icon should briefly illuminate each Hour-Meter time the engine is started; then it should go out. If the icon illuminates By pushing the decrement button, the while the engine is running, the system readout screen will display odometer, is receiving input that is outside of its trip-meter (1), trip-meter (2), and hour- established parameters.
  • Page 14: Diagnostic Codes (Standard/Deluxe Gauges)

    Low Oil Warning Icon Code Trouble The Low Oil Warning Icon is designed Failure in injector(s). to alert the snowmobile operator when Open or short circuit in barometric the oil in the oil injection reservoir gets pressure sensor. below a prescribed level; however, it is Open or short circuit in intake air highly recommended that a visual veri- temperature sensor.
  • Page 15: Telescopic Handlebar (Sno Pro/Sno Pro Le Models)

    0743-467 0743-463 2. Adjust the handlebar to operator’s 2. With the tabs compressed, adjust desired tilt; then tighten the lock the handlebar up or down to the nuts/cap screws evenly desired position; then release the securely. Check steering for maxi- tabs to lock the handlebar in place.
  • Page 16: Cooling System

    COOLING SYSTEM When operating the snowmobile at high altitudes, it may be necessary to These snowmobiles are equipped with a change certain component parts of the closed liquid cooling system for engine drive clutch and/or the driven pulley. cooling. The cooling system should be See an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo- inspected daily for leakage and damage.
  • Page 17: Shock Absorbers (Standard Gas)

    SHOCK ABSORBERS Servicing rebuildable shock absorbers (Standard Gas) is considered normal maintenance and is the responsibility of the owner. Take Each shock absorber should be visibly the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic checked weekly for fluid leakage, Cat Snowmobile dealer for this service. cracks or breaks in the lower case, or a This service is at the discretion and bent plunger.
  • Page 18: Track Studs (Crossfire Models)

     NOTE: If operating on ice or hard- 1. Using the stud template (see packed snow conditions, it is rec- chart), mark the desired stud pat- ommended that Ice Scratchers (p/n tern to be used. 4639-958) be installed to reduce Stud Template Chart wear strip and engine overheating.
  • Page 19: Reverse Operation

    1. Always warm up the engine for 2- ! WARNING 3 minutes prior to shifting into Do not operate a snowmobile with reverse. The reverse function is loose studs as they may be thrown cancelled when engine tempera- from the track. Always use a ture is below -22°...
  • Page 20: Removable Seat (Crossfire 600/800 Cc Std Models)

    2. If the throttle lever is compressed 1. Inside the rear storage compart- before complete reverse engage- ment on the bottom of the seat- ment, the engine may shut down. base, rotate the latch cover away Always wait for the reverse icon to from the right-side locking pin.
  • Page 21: Exhaust Controlled Timing (Ect) System

     NOTE: If the servomotor cycles The system consists of an exhaust valve assembly mounted to the exhaust three times and then shuts down, the exhaust valve cables are not side of each cylinder and connected by adjusted correctly. The exhaust adjustable cables to an electronic servo valves may also be sticking.
  • Page 22: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE It is imperative that the brake system be checked for wear and proper opera- tion and that all safety checks found in the accompanying Snowmobile Safety Handbook performed before attempting to start the engine. After the engine has been started, check the 741-328A headlights (high and low beam), tail-...
  • Page 23: Braking

     NOTE: When a warm engine is 8. Flooding — If the engine does not being started, the throttle control start but seems ready to start, lever may have to be compressed engage the brake lever lock; then slightly. compress the throttle control lever fully and try to start the engine.
  • Page 24 If this occurs, the brake fluid 4. The brake lever lock is not a park- requires a cool-down period before ing brake and should not be the brakes will again function applied for periods exceeding 5 properly. This cool-down period minutes.
  • Page 25: Emergency Stopping

    EMERGENCY snowmobile engine stops STOPPING abruptly when the throttle control lever is released and the activation of the There are several methods of stopping monitor switch is suspected, use the or slowing the snowmobile under a following procedure: variety of situations. Identified in the following chart are the ways a snow- 1.
  • Page 26: Varying Altitude Operation

     NOTE: If the throttle control lever  NOTE: The monitor switch is operates properly and the engine now bypassed. With exception of does not start, a malfunctioning the monitor switch and the emer- monitor switch may be the prob- gency stop switch, all other igni- lem.
  • Page 27: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION ACT DRIVE GEAR 4. Remove the drain plug from the CASE (Each Season gear case; then install a drain Prior to Storage) adapter fitting with hose into the drain plug hole.  NOTE: Flushing the gear case and replacing the lubricant can be done by the snowmobile owner if qualified to do so.
  • Page 28 8. Pour Arctic Cat ACT Drive Flush 16. Remove the drain plug from the Fluid (p/n 4639-333) into the gear case; then install the drain check/fill hole; then install the adapter fitting with hose into the drain plug hole. plug. Tighten securely. 17.
  • Page 29: Front Suspension

    21. Install the driven pulley; then install the drive belt (see Drive Belt sub-section) and the belt guard. 22. Install the left-side access panel; then close the access panel. FRONT SUSPENSION  NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends 0743-219 that Arctic Cat Low-Temp Grease REAR SUSPENSION (p/n 4639-365) be used for this pro- (Every 40 Operating...
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST ITEM INTERVAL PAGE REMARKS Brake System (Hydraulic) Daily Check for binding, leakage, and proper opera- tion; lever firmness, travel, caliper, disc, and pads Cooling System - Liquid Daily 12,27 Check for leakage, damage, obstructions, cool- ant level Oil-Injection System Daily —...
  • Page 31: Fuel System

    SPARK PLUGS The snowmobile should be taken to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile  NOTE: Always use the recom- dealer at the end of each snowmobiling mended spark plugs in the engine. season for general inspection and for See the appropriate specifications off-season storage servicing.
  • Page 32: Checking/Adjusting Apv Cables

    CHECKING/ ADJUSTING APV CABLES Proper cable adjustment is critical to the operation of the APV system. Although inspecting cable adjustment is recommended every 1000-2000 miles, the cable should not need adjust- ment often. To check the cable adjust- AO352A ment, use the following procedure: A.
  • Page 33: Hydraulic Brake System

     NOTE: Repeat steps 4 and 5 for 3. Slide each cable drum out of the slot of the servomotor actuator. each cable; then compare the mea- surements Cable 4. While holding the cable housing Length chart. firmly, pull the cable as far out as ...
  • Page 34 ! WARNING ! WARNING Do not overfill the brake fluid res- DO NOT operate the snowmobile ervoir. Overfilling the reservoir when the brake lever lock is may cause the brake system to engaged or when any component hydraulically lock. Use only Arctic in the brake system is damaged, Cat approved brake fluid.
  • Page 35 3. If the resultant distance is less than specified, take the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo- bile dealer for service. If not under warranty, this service is at the dis- cretion and expense of the snow- mobile owner. ! WARNING 739-269B Do not operate the snowmobile if...
  • Page 36: Drive Belt

    1. Measure the thickness of both 8. Remove the reservoir cover and brake pads. The brake pad thick- remove the remaining fluid; then ness must be greater than 5.0 mm fill the reservoir with fresh fluid (0.20 in.). If the brake pad thick- and install the cover.
  • Page 37  NOTE: Drive belts should be pur- The drive belt must have the proper fit chased from an authorized Arctic in the drive clutch and driven pulley. Cat Snowmobile dealer, as Arctic To check for proper drive belt fit, use Cat drive belts are made to exact the following procedure.
  • Page 38 Removing Drive Belt  NOTE: Changing a drive belt can be done by the snowmobile owner if qualified to do so. If the owner does not feel qualified, take the snowmobile to an authorized Arc- tic Cat Snowmobile dealer for this service.
  • Page 39: Track Tension

    3. At mid-point of the track (on the ! WARNING bottom side), hook a spring scale around a track clip; then pull down Never operate the snowmobile on the scale to the recommended without belt guard/access pressure. Measure the deflection panel secured in place.
  • Page 40: Track Alignment

    TRACK ALIGNMENT 1. Loosen the rear idler wheel adjust- ing bolt jam nuts. Proper track alignment is obtained when the rear idler wheels are equal distance from the inner track drive lugs. Excessive wear to the idler wheels, drive lugs, and track will occur if the track is improperly aligned.
  • Page 41: Suspension

     NOTE: Allow the track to coast to a stop. DO NOT apply the brake because it could produce an inac- curate alignment condition. 4. When the track stops rotating, check the relationship of the rear idler wheels and the inner track drive lugs.
  • Page 42 The rear springs influence the load car- rying capability of the snowmobile and should be adjusted for the weight and riding preference of the operator. Adjusting Front Shock Springs (STD)  NOTE: On some models, the front shock springs are not adjustable. 734-500B The front shock springs are individu- Adjusting Shocks...
  • Page 43  NOTE: Care should be taken to  NOTE: As the pump valve is have equal pressure in the front being removed from the shock, the (ski) shocks before operating the sound of air loss is from the pump snowmobile. hose, not from the shock.
  • Page 44: Lights

    ! WARNING Do not adjust the front arm limiter straps to a point at which steering and operator control of the snow- mobile are adversely affected. Adjusting Rear Spring Pre-Load 741-450A Proper adjustment of rear spring pre- To rotate an adjusting cam, use the load is necessary to get the most com- spark plug wrench from the tool kit.
  • Page 45 1. Disconnect the taillight harness connector. 2. Remove self-tapping screws securing the taillight to the snowflap. 3. Secure the taillight to the snowflap with the two self-tapping screws; then connect the taillight connector. 0740-462 4. Secure the front of the snowflap to Installing Headlight the tunnel by carefully tapping the Bulb...
  • Page 46: Ski Wear Bars

    Adjusting Headlight 7. Adjust the headlight using the adjustment knobs until correct aim is obtained. Shut the engine off; The headlight can be adjusted for verti- then disengage the brake lever cal aim of the HIGH/LOW beam. The lock. geometric center of HIGH beam zone SKI WEAR BARS is to be used for vertical aiming.
  • Page 47: Adjusting Ski Stance

    5. Apply a low-temperature grease to the non-threaded portion of the cap screw; then slide the cap screw through the ski accounting for the rubber damper, inserts, and washers.  NOTE: Install the cap screw so the slotted nut will be located to the inside of the ski.
  • Page 48  NOTE: The rail wear strips will wear rapidly if the snowmobile is operated on terrain on which the snow cover is minimal. Loose snow is required to cool and lubri- cate the wear strips and prevent accelerated wear. 0743-189 MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 49: Performance Tips

    PERFORMANCE TIPS  NOTE: It may be necessary to Operating a high performance snow- mobile requires a special attention that remove shim washer from between the driven pulley sheaves is not required by a low performance to allow the driven pulley to close snowmobile.
  • Page 50  NOTE: For checking offset, it is necessary to use Clutch Alignment Bar (p/n 0644-496). This special tool can be purchased from an authorized Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer. To check offset, use the following pro- cedure. 1. Open the left-side access panel; 0743-319 then remove the belt guard.
  • Page 51: Performance Tips

     NOTE: If the offset is out of spec- ification, take the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo- bile dealer for drive system evalua- tion and/or servicing. This service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner. DRIVE CLUTCH/DRIVEN PUL-...
  • Page 52: Preparation For Storage

    PREPARATION FOR STORAGE Prior to storing the snowmobile, it CAUTION must be properly serviced to prevent corrosion and component deterioration. Never crank the engine over with- An authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile out grounding the spark plugs. dealer should perform this service; Damage to coils and/or ECU may however, the owner/ operator can per- result.
  • Page 53: Preparation For Storage

    14. Clean and polish the hood, con- 16. If the snowmobile must be stored sole, and chassis with Arctic Cat outdoors, position the snowmo- Hood and Windshield Cleaner/ bile out of direct sunlight; then Polish (p/n 4639-559). DO NOT block the entire snowmobile off USE SOLVENTS OR SPRAY the ground making sure the snow- CLEANERS.
  • Page 54: Preparation After Storage

    PREPARATION AFTER STORAGE  NOTE: After prolonged storage, Taking the snowmobile out of storage and correctly preparing it for another Arctic Cat recommends one tank- ful of 100:1 gas/oil mixture be used season will assure many miles and in conjunction with the oil-injec- hours of trouble-free snowmobiling.
  • Page 55: Epa Emission Control Statement/Warranty Coverage

    U.S. EPA EMISSION CONTROL STATEMENT/ WARRANTY COVERAGE (U.S. Only) STATEMENT/WARRANTY Arctic Cat warrants to the original retail purchaser, and each subsequent purchaser, that all U.S. EPA- certified Arctic Cat snowmobiles are designed, built, and equipped to conform to all U.S. EPA Emission Control Regulations.
  • Page 56 NOTES...
  • Page 57: Change Of Address, Ownership, Or Warranty Transfer

    CHANGE OF ADDRESS, OWNERSHIP, OR WARRANTY TRANSFER Arctic Cat Inc. keeps on file the current name and address of the owner of this snowmobile. This will allow Arctic Cat to reach the current owner with any important safety information which may be necessary to protect customers from personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 58 Fold Back Once Place Stamp Here CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP ARCTIC CAT INC. PRODUCT SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPT. P.O. BOX 810 THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701...
  • Page 59: Warranty Procedure/Owner Responsibility

    WARRANTY PROCEDURE/OWNER RESPONSIBILITY At the time of sale, an Owner Registration form is to be completed by the sell- ing dealer and consumer. The receipt of the registration form by Arctic Cat is a condition precedent to warranty coverage. It is the selling dealer’s responsibil- ity to retain and/or submit the appropriate copies of the form to the appropriate place(s) to initiate warranty coverage.
  • Page 60 ARCTIC CAT ® ®TM Printed in U.S.A. Trademarks of Arctic Cat Inc. Thief River Falls, MN 56701 p/n 2258-698 Phone: (218) 681-9851 - U.S./(204) 982-1772 - Canada...

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