Stop And Tether Switch Operation; Headlight And Taillight Lens; Headlight And Taillight Operation; Steering Operation - Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual

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1. With the engine stopped, open and secure the
hood.
2. Remove the drive belt cover.
3. Visually check the drive belt for cracking,
fraying or unusual wear as described in Chapter
Thirteen.
NOTE
The drive belt should be removed once a
month and measured. Refer to Chapter
Thirteen for minimum width and maxi-
mum circumference.
Stop and Tether Switch Operation
The stop and tether switches are an important
part of snowmobile safety. Both switches must
operate properly and should be replaced if dam-
aged. Do not bypass a switch and operate the
snowmobile.
1. Start the engine.
2. Check the tether switch (Figure 16) by pull-
ing the cap from the switch. The engine should
stop.
3. Reattach the tether switch cap.
4. Start the engine.
5. Push the emergency stop switch (Figure 17)
on the right handlebar to the OFF position. The
engine should stop.
6. If either switch fails to work as described or
if the engine fails to start and a stop switch is
suspected, test the switches as described in
Chapter Nine.
WARNING
Do not ride the snowmobile unless both
stop switches operate properly. The abil-
ity to stop the engine is important for
snowmobile safety.
Headlight and Taillight Lens
Clean the headlight and taillight lenses with a
clean cloth to ensure full illumination. Replace
damaged lens assemblies if necessary.
Headlight and Taillight Operation
The headlight and taillight must operate cor-
rectly for safe operation on trails. Start the engine
and make sure the headlight and taillight are both
on. Operate the dimmer switch on the left
handlebar assembly and check that the headlight
operates properly on both high beam and low
beam. Operate the brake lever and check that the
brake light illuminates properly. Replace bulbs
as required.
Steering Operation
Check the steering assembly for play and ad-
justment as follows:
1. Support the snowmobile so the skis are above
the ground.