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,SECTION 1 — GENERAL INFORMATION
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Snowmobile Identification ....................................... 1-2
Recommended Gasoline and Oil ........................... 1-2
Break-In Procedure ................................................ 1-3
Genuine Parts ........................................................ 1-3
High Altitude Operation .......................................... 1-4
Drive Chain Lubrication (120 cc) ............................ 1-4
Preparation For Storage ......................................... 1-4
Preparation After Storage ....................................... 1-6
After Break-In Checkup (100 Miles) ....................... 1-6
After Break-In Checkup Checklist .......................... 1-7
Torque Conversions ............................................... 1-8
Tightening Torque (General Bolts) ........................ 1-8
Fraction/Decimal Conversion Chart ....................... 1-9
Drill Bit Sizes (Number) Chart ................................ 1-9
MM/In. Conversion Chart ..................................... 1-10
Servicing Symbols ................................................ 1-11
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, RECOMMENDED GASOLINE
Snowmobile (EFI Models)
Identification The recommended gasoline to use in these snowmobiles
is 87 minimum octane regular unleaded, and the Fuel
Designation Connector at the ECU must be connected. In
The Arctic Cat Snowmobile has two important identifica- many areas, oxygenates (either ethanol or MTBE) are
tion numbers. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) added to the gasoline. Oxygenated gasolines containing
is stamped into the tunnel near the right-side footrest. The up to 10% ethanol or up to 15% MTBE are acceptable
Engine Serial Number (ESN) is stamped into the crank- gasolines; however, if oxygenated gasoline is used, the
case of the engine. Fuel Designation Connector at the ECU must be discon-
nected. Do not use gasolines containing methanol.
0726-383
734-482A
These numbers are required to complete warranty claims
properly. No warranty will be allowed by Arctic Cat Inc. ! CAUTION
if the engine serial number or VIN is removed or muti-
lated in any way. Do not use white gas or gasoline containing
methanol. Only Arctic Cat approved gasoline
additives should be used.
Recommended ! CAUTION
Gasoline and Oil If oxygenated gasoline is to be used, it is
extremely important that the Fuel Designation
Connector at the ECU is disconnected. If the
connector is not disconnected when using
RECOMMENDED GASOLINE oxygenated gasoline, severe engine damage
(Carbureted Models) may occur.
The recommended gasoline to use in these snowmo- NOTE: In order for the ECU to change modes, the
biles is 87 minimum octane regular unleaded. In many engine must be OFF when connecting or discon-
areas, oxygenates (either ethanol or MTBE) are added necting the Fuel Designation Connector.
to the gasoline. Oxygenated gasolines containing up to
10% ethanol or up to 15% MTBE are acceptable gaso- RECOMMENDED OIL
lines; however, whenever using oxygenated gasolines, (Oil-Injection System)
the carburetor main jet must be one size larger than the
main jet required for regular unleaded gasoline. For The recommended oil to use in the oil-injection system is
example, if a 400 main jet is recommended for regular Arctic Cat 50:1 Injection Oil (for standard models) or
unleaded gasoline, a 410 main jet must be installed if Arctic Cat Synthetic APV 2-Cycle Oil (for APV models).
using an oxygenated gasoline. The oil is specially formulated to be used either as an
injection oil or as a pre-mix oil (for carbureted model
When using ethanol blended gasoline, it is not necessary break-in) and meets all of the lubrication requirements of
to add a gasoline antifreeze since ethanol will prevent the the Arctic Cat snowmobile engine.
accumulation of moisture in the fuel system.
! CAUTION
Do not use white gas or gasolines containing
methanol. Only Arctic Cat approved gasoline
additives should be used.
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