Throttle Cable Free-Play; Gas Tank - Arctic Cat 2014 450 Service Manual

Throttle Cable Free-Play

To adjust throttle cable free-play, see Periodic Mainte-
nance.

Gas Tank

! WARNING
Whenever any maintenance or inspection is made on
the fuel system during which there may be fuel leakage,
there should be no welding, smoking, open flames, etc.,
in the area.
REMOVING
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable; then remove
the seat and side panels.
2. Remove the cap screws securing the instrument pod
and move it forward.
3. Remove the cap screws (A) securing the rear of the
front body to frame; then remove two reinstallable
rivets (B) securing the gas tank cover to the body.
4. Remove the gas tank cap; then remove the gas tank
cover. Place the gas tank cap back on the tank.
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5. Using suitable straps, hook the plastic at rear of gas
tank and route it over the handlebar to the front rack;
then pull it tight to spread open the plastic at the rear
of the gas tank. This will aid in removing and install-
ing gas tank.
6. Remove the cap screw (A) securing the gas tank to
the frame; then disconnect the gasline hose (B) and
fuel pump (C). Remove the gas tank to the rear.
Account for the heat shield.
KC507A
Do not turn the ignition switch to the ON position with
the hoses removed. Gasoline will be pumped by the
electric fuel pump causing a safety hazard.
Gasoline may be under pressure. Place an absorbent
towel under the connector to absorb any gasoline spray
when disconnecting.
KC219A
! WARNING
! WARNING
KC220
KC509A
KC509B