Lubrication, Maintenance And Tune-Up; Break-In Procedure; Chapter Three; Pre-Ride Checks - Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual

Chapter Three
Lubrication, Maintenance
and Tune-up
This chapter covers the regular maintenance
required to keep your snowmobile in top shape.
Regular, careful maintenance is the best guaran-
tee for a trouble-free, long-lasting vehicle.
Snowmobiles are high-performance vehicles
that demand proper lubrication, maintenance
and tune-ups to maintain a high level of perform-
ance, extend engine life and extract the maxi-
mum economy of operation.
You can do your own lubrication, maintenance
and tune-ups if you follow the correct procedures
and use common sense. Always remember that
engine damage can result from improper tuning
and adjustment. In addition, if special tools or
testers are identified in a particular maintenance
or adjustment procedure, that tool should be used
or you should refer service to a qualified dealer
or repair shop.
The following information, based on recom-
mendations from Arctic Cat, will help you keep
your snowmobile operating at its peak level.
Tables 1-11 are at the end of the chapter.
NOTE
Be sure to follow the correct procedure
and specifications for your model. Also
use the correct quantity and type of fluid
as indicated in the tables.
PRE-RIDE CHECKS
You should check the machine before each
ride. Refer to Chapter One.
FLUID CHECKS
Check vital fluids daily or before each ride to
ensure proper operation and prevent severe com-
ponent damage. Refer to Table 1.
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
Following cylinder service (boring, honing or
installing new rings) and major lower end work,