Engine Break-In; Drive Belt Break-In; Cold Drive-Away Function - Arctic Cat ZR 5000 2015 Operator's Manual

Engine Break-In

The Arctic Cat engine (when new or rebuilt)
requires a short break-in period before the
engine is subjected to heavy load conditions.
7000
Premixing fuel and oil during the break
in period is not required.
There is never a more important period in
the life of the engine than the first 300 miles.
Since the engine is brand new, do not put
an excessive load on it for the first 300
miles. The various parts in the engine
wear and polish themselves to the correct
operating clearances. During this period,
prolonged full throttle operation or any
condition that might result in engine
overheating must be avoided.
Operating your snowmobile for the first
time: Start the engine and let it idle for 15
minutes.
0-160 km (0–100 miles): Avoid pro-
longed operation above 6000 RPM.
160-500 km (100–300 miles): Avoid pro-
longed operation above 8000 RPM.
500 km (300 miles) and beyond: The snow-
mobile can now be operated normally.
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NOTE: After 500 miles of opera-
tion, the engine oil must be changed
and the oil filter replaced. If any
engine trouble should occur during
the engine break-in period, immedi-
ately have a Arctic Cat dealer check
the snowmobile.
5000/9000
This engine does not require any pre-
mixed fuel during the break-in period.
CAUTION
DO NOT use premixed fuel in the
snowmobile gas tank. Engine dam-
age will occur.
To ensure trouble-free operation, careful
adherence to the following break-in
guidelines will be beneficial.
0-200 miles 1/2 Throttle (45 MPH-max)
200-400 miles 1/2-3/4 Throttle
400-600 miles 1/2-3/4 Throttle *
* With occasional full-throttle operation.
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To ensure proper engine break-in, Arctic
Cat recommends that the engine oil and
filter be changed after 500 miles. This
service is at the discretion and expense of
the snowmobile owner.

Drive Belt Break-In

Drive belts require a break-in period of
approximately 25 miles. Drive the snow-
mobile for 25 miles at 3/4 throttle or less.
By revving the engine up and down (but
not exceeding 60 mph), the exposed cord
on the side of a new belt will be worn
down. This will allow the drive belt to
gain its optimum flexibility and will
extend drive belt life.
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NOTE: Before starting the snowmo-
bile in extremely cold temperatures,
the drive belt should be removed and
warmed up to room temperature.
Once the drive belt is at room temper-
ature, install the drive belt.
CAUTION
Never run the engine with the drive
belt removed. Excessive revving of the
engine could result in serious engine
damage and drive clutch failure.
Cold Drive-Away
Function
On these models, there is a "cold drive-
away" function incorporated within the
ECM.
When cold-starting the engine, the cool-
ant temperature warning icon will illumi-
nate and the TEMP (5000/9000) or LOW
TEMP (7000) display on the readout
screen will begin to flash. With the
engine in this temperature range, the
RPM "limit" of the engine will be below
drive system engagement speed. As the
engine warms, the coolant temperature
warning icon will begin to flash, the
TEMP (5000/9000) or LOW TEMP
(7000) display will continue to flash, and
the RPM "limit" of the engine will
increase allowing the snowmobile to
move without full-throttle operation.
When the engine reaches proper operat-
ing temperature, the coolant temperature
warning icon and the TEMP (5000/9000)
or LOW TEMP (7000) display will go
out.