Torque Specifications; General Information; General Specifications; Exhaust Components - Arctic Cat 450 XC 2011 Service Manual

General Information

 NOTE: Some photographs and illustrations used in
this section are used for clarity purposes only and
are not designed to depict actual conditions.

General Specifications

CHASSIS
Brake Type Hydraulic w/Brake Lever Lock
Tire Size 23 x 8-12 (Front); 23 x 10-12 (Rear)
Tire Inflation Pressure 40.0 kPa (5.7 psi)
MISCELLANY
Gas Tank Capacity 16.3 L (4.3 U.S. gal.)
Rear Drive Capacity 250 ml (8.5 fl oz)*
Front Differential Capacity 275 ml (9.3 fl oz)**
Coolant Capacity 1.8 L (1.9 U.S. qt)
Engine Oil Capacity 3.3 L (3.5 U.S. qt) - Overhaul
2.8 L (3.0 U.S. qt) - Change
Gasoline (recommended) 87 Octane Regular Unleaded
Engine Oil (recommended) Arctic Cat ACX All Weather
(Synthetic)
Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant SAE Approved 80W-90 Hypoid
Drive Belt Width (minimum) 28.5 mm (1.12 in.)
Brake Fluid DOT 4
Taillight/Brakelight 12V/5W/21W (2)
Headlight 12V/35W (4)
Running Light 5W (2)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
* One inch below plug threads.
** At the plug threads.

Torque Specifications

EXHAUST COMPONENTS

Part
Exhaust Pipe
Spark Arrester
BRAKE COMPONENTS
Brake Disc*
Brake Hose
Brake Hose
Brake Hose
Master Cylinder (Rear)
Master Cylinder Clamp (Front)
Hydraulic Caliper****
Brake Pedal
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Coil
Starter Motor Positive Cable
Stator**
CHASSIS COMPONENTS
Footrest
Bumper
2
Torque
Part Bolted To
ft-lb N-m
Engine 20 27
48 in.-lb 5.5
Muffler
15 20
Hub
20 27
Caliper
Master Cylinder 20 27
Brake Cylinder 20 27
Frame 8 11
5.5 8
Master Cylinder
20 27
Knuckle
Frame 20 27
Frame 12 16
Starter Motor 8 11
Housing 8 11
Frame 20 27
Frame (8 mm) 20 27
Manual
Table of Contents
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (Front)
Part
A-Arm
Knuckle
Shock Absorber
Shock Absorber
Knuckle
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (Rear)
Shock Absorber (Upper)
Shock Absorber (Lower)
A-Arm
Knuckle
STEERING COMPONENTS
Steering Post Bearing Housing
Handlebar Cap
Lower Steering Post Bearing Cap
Screw
Tie Rod End**
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
Clutch Shoe**
Clutch Cover/Housing Assembly Crankcase
Left-Side Cover
Crankcase Half (6 mm)
Crankcase Half (8 mm)
Cylinder Nut
Cylinder Head (Cap Screw)
Cylinder Head Nut
Cylinder Head Cover
Oil Pump Drive Gear**
Driven Pulley Nut**
Ground Cable
Magneto Rotor Flange Nut
One-Way Clutch**
Cam Sprocket**
V-Belt Cover
Valve Adjuster Jam Nut
Starter Motor
Oil Fitting
Oil Pump**
Movable Drive Face Nut**
Output Shaft Flange Nut
Cam Chain Tensioner Guide
Valve Cover
Tappet Cover
Cam Chain Tensioner
Magneto Cover
Rear Driveline
Water Pump Cover/Housing
Water Pump Drive Gear
Intake Clamp
* w/Blue Loctite #243
** w/Red Loctite #271
*** w/Green Loctite #609
****w/"Patch-Lock"
Torque
Part Bolted To
ft-lb N-m
35 47
Frame
Ball Joint 35 47
Frame 35 47
Upper A-Arm 35 47
35 47
A-Arm
35 47
Frame
35 47
Lower A-Arm
Frame 35 47
A-Arm 35 47
Frame 20 27
Steering Post 20 27
Steering Post 40 54
Steering Post Arm 30 41
Crankshaft 147 199
8 11
8 11
Crankcase
10 13.5
Crankcase Half
Crankcase Half 21 28
Crankcase Half 8 11
Crankcase 28 38
20 27
Cylinder
8 11
Cylinder Head
Crankshaft 63 86
Driveshaft 147 199
Engine 8 11
Crankshaft 107 146
26 35
Flywheel
11 15
Camshaft
Clutch Cover 8 11
Valve Adjuster 7 9.5
Crankcase 8 11
Engine 8 11
8 11
Crankcase
147 199
Clutch Shaft
Output Shaft 59 80
Cylinder 11 15
Cylinder 8 11
8 11
Valve Cover
10 13.5
Cylinder
Crankcase 8 11
Output Drive Flange 20 27
Magneto Cover 8 11
Crankshaft 28 38
30 in.-lb 3.4
Intake Boot