Periodic Maintenance; Periodic Maintenance Chart - Arctic Cat 450 XC 2011 Service Manual

Periodic Maintenance

This section has been organized into sub-sections which
show common maintenance procedures for the Arctic Cat
ATV.
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the techni-
cian when performing service procedures in this section.
Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for the appro-
priate tool description.
Periodic Maintenance
Chart
A = Adjust I = Inspect C = Clean L = Lubricate R = Replace T = Tighten
Item
Battery
Fuses
Air Filter/Drain Tube
Valve/Tappet Clearance
Engine Compression
Spark Plug
Muffler/Spark Arrester
Gas Hoses
Throttle Cable
Engine-Transmission Oil Level
Engine-Transmission Oil/Filter
Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant
Tires/Air Pressure
Steering Components
V-Belt
Suspension (Ball joint boots, drive axle boots front
and rear, tie rods, differential and rear drive bellows)
Nuts/Cap Screws/Screws
Ignition Timing
Lights
Switches
Shift Lever
Handlebar Grips
Handlebar
Gauges/Indicators
Frame/Welds
Electrical Connections
Complete Brake System
Brake Pads
Brake Fluid
Brake Hoses
Coolant/Coolant System
* Service/Inspect more frequently when operating in adverse conditions.
*** When using Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic oil, oil change interval can be increased to every 1,000 miles or every year.
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Compression Tester Kit
Oil Filter Wrench
Tachometer
Timing Light
Valve Clearance Adjuster
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Department.
Initial Service After
Every Every Month
Break-In (First Mo
Day or 100 Miles
or 100 Mi)
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Manual
Table of Contents
Description
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