Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2006 year). Manual - part 19

MAINTENANCE

Removing Headlight Bulb
(3-Bulb Style)

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NOTE: The bulb portion of the

headlight is fragile . H AN DLE
WITH CARE. When replacing the
headlight bulb, the bulb assembly
must first be removed from the
housing.

1. Pull the wiring harness retain-

ing clip away from the head-

light bulb base and disconnect

the wiring harness from the

bulb.

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2. Rotate the headlight bulb base

counterclockwise and remove

the bulb from the headlight

housing.

Installing Headlight Bulb
(3-Bulb Style)

1. While holding the bulb by its

base, insert the bulb into the

headlight housing and rotate it

clockwise until it locks into the

housing.

2. Plug the wiring harness into the

headlight bulb base making

sure the retaining clip locks

onto the base.

3. Check headlight aim (see

Adjusting Headlight Aim in this

sub-section).

Removing Headlight Bulb
(4-Bulb Style)

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NOTE: The bulb portion of the

hea dl ight is fragile . HA ND LE
WITH CARE. When replacing the
headlight bulb, the bulb assembly
must first be removed from the
housing.

1. Remove the bulb from the

headlight housing and discon-

nect the wiring harness from the

bulb.

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Installing Headlight Bulb
(4-Bulb Style)

1. Plug the wiring harness into the

headlight bulb.

! CAUTION

Do not touch the glass portion
of the bulb. If the glass portion
is touched, it must be cleaned
with a dry cloth before install-
ing.

! WARNING

Do not operate the snowmobile
u n l e s s h e a d l i g h t b e a m i s
adjusted properly. An incor-
rectly adjusted beam will not
provide the operator the opti-
mum amount of light.

! CAUTION

Do not touch the glass portion
of the bulb. If the glass portion
is touched, it must be cleaned
with a dry cloth before install-
ing.

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2. Insert the bulb into the head-

light housing.

3. Check headlight aim (see

Adjusting Headlight Aim in this

sub-section).

Removing Headlight Bulb
(Crossfire/M-Series Models)

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N OTE : T h e bu l b p o r t i o n o f

headlight is fragile . H AN DLE
WITH CARE. When replacing the
headlight bulb, the bulb assembly
must first be removed from the
housing. Do not touch the glass
portion of the bulb. If the glass is
touched, it must be cleaned with a
dry cloth before installing.

To access the headlight bulbs, use

the following procedure.

1. With the hood closed, loosen

the headlight adjustment knobs.

2. Carefully push the headlight

lenses rearward far enough to

remove the torx-head screws

securing the air silencer plenum

to the hood.

3. Open the hood; then remove the

O-rings securing the air silencer

plenum to the hood and remove

the air silencer plenum to

access the bulbs.

4. Remove the bulb from the

headlight housing and discon-

nect the wiring harness from the

bulb.

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Installing Headlight Bulb
(Crossfire/M-Series Models)

1. Plug the wiring harness into the

headlight bulb.

2. Insert the bulb into the head-

light housing.

3. Press the air silencer plenum

into place on the hood and

secure with the O-rings; then

close the hood.

4. Carefully push the headlight

lenses rearward far enough to

install the torx-head screws.

Tighten the screws securely.

5. Tighten the headlight adjust-

ment knobs.

6. Check headlight aim (see

Adjusting Headlight Aim in this

sub-section).

! WARNING

Do not operate the snowmobile
u n l e s s h e a d l i g h t b e a m i s
adjusted properly. An incor-
rectly adjusted beam will not
provide the operator the opti-
mum amount of light.

! CAUTION

Do not touch the glass portion
of the bulb. If the glass portion
is touched, it must be cleaned
with a dry cloth before install-
ing.

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Adjusting Headlight Aim

The headlight can be adjusted for

vertical aim of the HIGH/LOW

beam. The geometric center of

HIGH beam zone is to be used for

vertical aiming.

1. Position the snowmobile on a

level floor so the headlight is

approximately 8 m (25 ft) from

an aiming surface (wall or simi-

lar surface).

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N OT E : T h e r e s h o u l d b e a n

“average” operating load on the
s n o w m o b i l e w h e n a d j u s t i n g
headlight aim.

2. Measure the distance from the

floor to midpoint of the head-

light.

3. Using the measurement

obtained in step 2, make a hori-

zontal mark on the aiming sur-

face.

4. Make a vertical mark which

intersects the horizontal mark

on the aiming surface directly

in front of the headlight.

5. Engage the brake lever lock and

start the engine. Move the head-

light dimmer switch to the

HIGH beam position. DO NOT

USE LOW BEAM.

6. Observe the headlight beam

aim. Proper aim is when the

most intense beam is centered

on the vertical mark 5 cm (2 in.)

below the horizontal mark on

the aiming surface.

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7. On 3-bulb models, adjust the

headlight housing mounting

screws until correct aim is

obtained. Shut the engine off;

then disengage the brake lever

lock.

8. On 4-bulb models, adjust the

headlight using the adjustment

knobs until correct aim is

obtained. Shut the engine off;

then disengage the brake lever

lock.

SKI WEAR BARS

The ski wear bar is a replaceable bar

attached to the underside of the ski.

The purpose of the wear bar is to

assist in turning the snowmobile, to

minimize ski wear, and to maintain

good steering control. If the snow-

mobile is operated primarily in deep

snow, ski wear bar wear will be min-

imal; however, if the snowmobile is

operated on terrain where the snow

cover is minimal, the ski wear bar

will wear faster. To maintain posi-

tive steering characteristics, Arctic

Cat recommends that the ski wear

bars be checked before each use and

replaced if worn beyond 1/2 of the

original diameter. Ski wear bars are

available from an authorized Arctic

Cat Snowmobile dealer.

! WARNING

Do not operate the snowmobile
u n l e s s h e a d l i g h t b e a m i s
adjusted properly. An incor-
rectly adjusted beam will not
provide the operator the opti-
mum amount of light.

MAINTENANCE

Removing Ski Wear Bars

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NOTE: Determine which type of

wear bar is being replaced and
remove and install accordingly.

1. Remove ice and snow buildup

from the ski.

2. With the gas tank nearly empty

(less than 1/4 full), lay the

snowmobile on its left side. A

piece of cardboard should be

used to protect the finish on the

hood and belly pan.

3. Remove the lock nuts and wash-

ers (if applicable) securing the

wear bar to the ski.

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! WARNING

Operating the snowmobile with
excessively worn ski wear bars
may result in a loss of steering
control.

! CAUTION

The “Laydown” engine models
should not be tipped on their
right sides for any extended
period of time, as air bubbles
may form in the oil hose. If air
bubbles form in the oil hose, the
oil injection system must be
bled. Take the snowmobile to
an authorized Arctic Cat snow-
mobile dealer for this service.
This service is at the discretion
and expense of the snowmobile
owner.

! CAUTION

The 660 cc models should not
b e t i p p e d o n t h e i r s i d e s i n
excess of a 70° angle for any
reason, as the engine oil may
s e e p i n t o t h e u p p e r e n g i n e
through the air-intake system.
Severe engine damage could
result if the engine is run with
oil in the upper engine.

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