Steering Bolts Check; Carburetor And Throttle Cable Inspection; Battery - Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual

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2. Turn the handlebars from side to side. The
shaft should pivot smoothly with no signs of
binding, noise or other abnormal conditions.
3. If the steering has excessive play, check the
bolts for tightness as described in this chapter.
4. If the steering is tight, binding or otherwise
damaged, service the assembly as described in
Chapter Fifteen.
Steering Bolts Check
Steering and ski alignment cannot be main-
tained if the fasteners are loose or missing. Check
the steering assembly as described in Chapter
Fifteen.
Carburetor and Throttle Cable Inspection
Check the throttle cable for proper routing,
adjustment and operation. If the throttle sticks or
you question the condition of the cable, detach
components from the cable and check the condi-
tion further. On models with carburetors, the
throttle opens as many as three throttle slides and
moves the oil injection pump control. A junction
block (Figure 18) connects the single throttle
cable to the other cables. If the condition of a
cable is causing the throttle to stick, install a new
cable assembly. Refer to Carburetor Adjustment
under Tune-up in this chapter for adjusting and
synchronizing the throttle cable.
If excessive play is felt at the carburetor, adjust
the carburetor as described in the Carburetor
Adjustment paragraphs in the Tune-up section. ·
NOTE
On some models, a throttle/ignition
safety switch (Figure 19) is installed in
the carburetor throttle system to monitor
the position of the throttle slide.
If
the
throttle slide does not return to idle po-
sition when the throttle lever is released,
the safety switch will stop the engine.
Excessive throttle cable free play will
cause the safety switch to override the
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ignition system and prevent the engine
from starting.
Correct carburetor jetting will depend upon
the altitude and temperature. It may be necessary
to change the jet size in the carburetor(s) when
operating at a different altitude. Refer to Chapter
Four.
Battery
On models so equipped, check the battery
fluid level. Inspect the electrical connections for
loose connections. If corrosion is present at the
terminal ends, detach the wires, clean the termi-
nals and reattach. Make sure that wires are cor-
rectly routed and will not rub against moving
parts or touch hot, especially exhaust, parts.