Seat; Troubleshooting - Arctic Cat 2014 450 Service Manual

Seat

REMOVING/INSTALLING
1. To remove the seat, lift up on the latch release
(located at the rear of the seat). Raise the rear of the
seat and slide it rearward.

Troubleshooting

Problem: Handling too heavy or stiff
Condition
1. Front wheel alignment incorrect
2. Lubrication inadequate
3. Tire inflation pressure low
4. Tie rod ends seizing
5. Linkage connections seizing
Problem: Steering oscillation
Condition
1. Tires inflated unequally
2. Wheel(s) bent
3. Wheel lug nut(s)/wheel stud(s) loose - missing
4. Wheel hub bearing worn - damaged
5. Tie rod ends worn - loose
6. Tires defective - incorrect
7. A-arm bushings damaged
8. Bolts - nuts (frame) loose
Problem: Steering pulling to one side
Condition
1. Tires inflated unequally
2. Front wheel alignment incorrect
3. Wheel hub bearings worn - broken
4. Frame distorted
5. Shock absorber defective
Problem: Tire wear rapid or uneven
Condition
1. Wheel hub bearings worn - loose
2. Front wheel alignment incorrect
3. Tire inflation pressure incorrect
Problem: Steering noise
Condition
1. Cap screws - nuts loose
2. Wheel hub bearings broken - damaged
3. Lubrication inadequate
2. To lock the seat into position, slide the front of the
seat into the seat retainers and push down firmly on
the rear of the seat. The seat should automatically
lock into position.
Remedy
1. Adjust alignment
2. Lubricate steering shaft
3. Adjust pressure
4. Replace tie rod ends
5. Repair - replace connections
Remedy
1. Adjust pressure
2. Replace wheel(s)
3. Tighten - replace lug nuts/wheel studs
4. Replace bearing
5. Replace - tighten tie rod ends
6. Replace tires
7. Replace bushings
8. Tighten bolts - nuts
Remedy
1. Adjust pressure
2. Adjust alignment
3. Replace bearings
4. Repair - replace frame
5. Replace shock absorber
Remedy
1. Replace bearings
2. Adjust alignment
3. Adjust pressure
Remedy
1. Tighten cap screws - nuts
2. Replace bearings
3. Lubricate appropriate components
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