Nuts/Bolts/Cap Screws; Ignition Timing; Lights - Arctic Cat 2009 366 Service Manual

A. Shock absorber rods not bent, pitted, or damaged.
B. Rubber damper not cracked, broken, or missing.
C. Shock absorber body not damaged, punctured,
or leaking.
D. Shock absorber eyelets not broken, bent, or
cracked.
E. Shock absorber eyelet bushings not worn, dete-
riorated, cracked, or missing.
F. Shock absorber spring not broken or sagging.

Nuts/Bolts/Cap Screws

Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap screws. Make sure rivets
holding components together are tight. Replace all
loose rivets. Care must be taken that all calibrated nuts,
bolts, and cap screws are tightened to specifications.

Ignition Timing

The ignition timing cannot be adjusted; however, veri-
fying ignition timing can aid in troubleshooting other
components. To verify ignition timing, use the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Attach the Timing Light to the spark plug high ten-
sion lead; then remove the timing inspection plug
from the left-side crankcase cover.
2. Using the Tachometer, start the engine and run at
1500 RPM; ignition timing should be 10° BTDC.
3. Install the timing inspection plug.
If ignition timing cannot be verified, the rotor may be
damaged, the key may be sheared, the trigger coil bracket
may be bent or damaged, or the CDI unit may be faulty.
Rotate the ignition switch to the lights position; the
headlights and taillights should illuminate. Test the
brakelights by compressing the brake lever. The brake-
lights should illuminate.
HEADLIGHTS
NOTE: The bulb portion of a headlight is fragile.
HANDLE WITH CARE. When replacing a headlight
bulb, do not touch the glass portion of the bulb. If
the glass is touched, it must be cleaned with a dry
cloth before installing. Skin oil residue on the bulb
will shorten the life of the bulb.
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Lights

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! WARNING
Do not attempt to remove a bulb when it is hot. Severe
burns may result.
To replace the headlight bulb, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Remove the protective rubber boot from the rear of
the headlight housing; then remove the wiring har-
ness connector from the back of the headlight bulb.
2. Press in and release the spring retainer and pull
rearward clear of the bulb assembly.
3. Remove the headlight bulb assembly from the
headlight housing.
4. Install the new headlight bulb into the headlight
housing being careful not to get fingerprints or
other contaminates on the glass; then secure with
the spring.
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