Recommended Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the use of genuine Arctic Cat lubri- cants. ! WARNING Do not over-flow gasoline when fill- ing the gas tank. A fire hazard could materialize. Always allow the engine to cool before filling the gas tank. The recommended lubricant (front differ- ential and rear drive) is SAE approved 80W-90 hypoid. This lubricant meets all of the lubrication requirements of the Arctic Cat ATV. ! WARNING Do not overfill the gas tank. CAUTION Tighten the gas tank cap securely after filling the tank. Break-In Procedure After the completion of the break-in period, the engine oil and oil filter should be changed.
Other maintenance after break-in should include checking of all prescribed adjustments and tightening of all fasteners. At the discretion and expense of the owner/operator, the ATV may be taken to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for this initial service. Any lubricant used in place of the recommended lubricant could cause serious front differential/rear drive damage. Filling Gas Tank ! WARNING Always fill the gas tank in a well-ven- tilated area. Never add gasoline to the ATV gas tank near any open flames or with the engine running or hot. DO NOT SMOKE while filling the gas tank. Engine New ATV’s and renewed ATV engines require a “break-in” period.
The first month is most critical to the life of this ATV. Proper operation during this break- in period will help assure maximum life and performance from the ATV. Since gasoline expands as its temperature increases, the gas tank must be filled to its rated capacity only. Expansion room must be maintained in the tank particu- larly if the tank is filled with cold gaso- line and then moved to a warm area. During the first 10 hours of operation, always use less than Ѕ throttle. Varying the engine RPM during the break-in period allows the components to “load” (aiding the engine/transmission compo- nent mating process) and then “unload” (allowing components to cool).
Although it is essential to place some stress on the engine components during break-in, care should be taken not to overload the engine too often. Do not pull a trailer during the break-in period. ATV0049D Allow the engine to cool before filling the gas tank. Care must be taken not to overfill the tank. If overfilled, gas may leak onto the engine creating a fire haz- ard. When the engine starts, allow it to warm up properly. Idle the engine several min- utes until the engine has reached normal operating temperature. Do not idle the engine for excessively long periods of time. 46 46 46 46