8. Clean any dirt or debris from inside the filter housing. Tire Tread Condition 9. Inspect the “duck bill” drain beneath the main housing for debris and for proper sealing. 0732-649 The use of worn-out tires on this vehicle is very dangerous. A tire is considered to be worn out when the depth of the tread is less than 3 mm (1/8 in.). Be sure to replace the tires before reaching this min- imum specification. PR141A 10. Install the air filter and cover. 11. Install the center console; then install the driver and passenger seats making sure they are securely latched. Draining V-Belt Cover „ NOTE: If the vehicle has been driven through water, the V-belt cover must be drained of any water. 1.
Place the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Remove the drain bolt from the cover and allow the water to drain out. 3. Shift the range lever to the neutral position; then start the engine. prevent damage to the tire bead or wheel rims. If proper tools and related items are not available, have this maintenance per- formed by an authorized Arctic Cat dealer or a qualified tire repair station. 4. Increase and decrease engine RPM several times to “blow out” any water; then stop the engine. 5. Install the drain bolt and tighten securely. „ NOTE: The V-belt and pulleys should be inspected every 500 miles and the belt replaced (if necessary).
CAUTION When breaking the tire bead loose from the wheel, be extremely careful not to damage the inner wheel sur- face or the tire bead. Tires Always use the size and type of tires as specified. Refer to the specifica- tions chart for proper tire inflation pressure, and always maintain proper tire inflation pressure. ! WARNING Use only Arctic Cat approved tires when replacing tires. Failure to do so could result in unstable operation. ! WARNING 47 ! WARNING The use of worn-out tires is danger- ous and can increase the risk of an accident. DIVISION II - OPERATION/ MAINTENANCE Tire Replacement This vehicle has low-pressure tubeless tires.
Air is sealed by the contact surfaces of the inner wheel rim and the tire bead. If either the inner wheel rim or tire bead is damaged, air may leak. Be extremely careful not to damage these areas when replacing tires. It is very important to use the proper tools when repairing or replacing tires to