Arctic Cat 2012 350 - General Information

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information ............................................................. 2
General Specifications............................................................ 2
Torque Specifications ............................................................. 3
Torque Conversions (ft-lb/N-m)............................................... 4
Break-In Procedure ................................................................ 4
Gasoline - Oil - Lubricant........................................................ 4
Genuine Parts......................................................................... 5
Preparation For Storage ......................................................... 5
Preparation After Storage....................................................... 6
Periodic Maintenance .......................................................... 7
Periodic Maintenance Chart ................................................... 7
Lubrication Points ................................................................... 8
Air Filter .................................................................................. 8
Valve/Tappet Clearance.......................................................... 9
Testing Engine Compression................................................ 10
Spark Plug ............................................................................ 10
Muffler/Spark Arrester .......................................................... 11
Adjusting Throttle Cable ....................................................... 11
Adjusting Engine RPM (Idle) ................................................ 12
Engine/Transmission Oil - Filter ........................................... 12
Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant ................................. 13
Tires...................................................................................... 13
Driveshaft/Coupling .............................................................. 14
Nuts/Bolts/Cap Screws......................................................... 14
Ignition Timing ...................................................................... 14
Lights .................................................................................... 14
Shift Lever............................................................................. 16
Frame/Welds/Racks.............................................................. 16
Hydraulic Brake Systems...................................................... 16
Burnishing Brake Pads ......................................................... 18
Checking/Replacing V-Belt .................................................. 18
Engine/Transmission.......................................................... 22
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 23
Removing Engine/Transmission ........................................... 26
Top-Side Components .......................................................... 28
Removing Top-Side Components......................................... 28
Servicing Top-Side Components .......................................... 31
Installing Top-Side Components........................................... 38
Left-Side Components.......................................................... 42
Removing Left-Side Components......................................... 42
Servicing Left-Side Components.......................................... 44
Installing Left-Side Components........................................... 45
Right-Side Components ....................................................... 46
Removing Right-Side Components ...................................... 46
Servicing Right-Side Components........................................ 49
Installing Right-Side Components ........................................ 50
Center Crankcase Components ........................................... 53
Separating Crankcase Halves .............................................. 53
Disassembling Crankcase Half............................................. 54
Servicing Center Crankcase Components ........................... 55
Assembling Crankcase Half.................................................. 60
Joining Crankcase Halves .................................................... 62
Installing Engine/Transmission ............................................. 63
Fuel/Lubrication/Cooling .................................................... 67
Electric Choke ...................................................................... 67
Carburetor ............................................................................ 67
Throttle Cable Free-Play....................................................... 73
Engine RPM (Idle) ................................................................ 73
Gas Tank ...............................................................................73
Oil Filter/Oil Pump .................................................................75
Testing Oil Pump Pressure....................................................75
Oil Cooler ..............................................................................76
Troubleshooting .....................................................................77
Electrical System................................................................78
Electrical Connections...........................................................78
Battery...................................................................................78
RPM Limiter ..........................................................................79
Testing Electrical Components..............................................79
Accessory Receptacle/Connector.........................................79
Brakelight Switch (Pressure) .................................................79
Oil Temperature and Cooling Fan Switches ..........................80
Fan Motor ..............................................................................80
Fuse Block/Power Distribution Module..................................81
Ignition Coil ...........................................................................82
Speed Sensor .......................................................................82
Ignition Switch .......................................................................83
Handlebar Control Switches..................................................84
Gear Position Switch .............................................................84
Stator Coil .............................................................................84
Starter Relay .........................................................................85
Starter Motor .........................................................................85
CDI Unit.................................................................................86
Regulator/Rectifier ................................................................86
Lights.....................................................................................86
Ignition Timing.......................................................................88
Troubleshooting .....................................................................89
Drive System ......................................................................91
Front Differential....................................................................91
Drive Axles ..........................................................................100
Rear Gear Case ..................................................................102
Hub......................................................................................102
Hand Brake Lever/Master Cylinder Assembly.....................103
Hydraulic Brake Caliper.......................................................104
Troubleshooting Drive System.............................................107
Troubleshooting Brake System............................................107
Suspension.......................................................................108
Shock Absorbers.................................................................108
Front A-Arms.......................................................................108
Rear A-Arms .......................................................................109
Wheels and Tires ................................................................110
Troubleshooting ...................................................................111
Steering/Frame/Controls ..................................................112
Steering Post/Tie Rods .......................................................112
LCD Gauge .........................................................................113
Handlebar Grip....................................................................114
Throttle Control ...................................................................114
Steering Knuckles ...............................................................115
Measuring/Adjusting Toe-Out..............................................117
Front Rack...........................................................................117
Front Bumper Assembly......................................................118
Front Body Panel/Fender ....................................................118
Exhaust System ..................................................................119
Rear Body Panel/Rack........................................................120
Seat.....................................................................................121
Troubleshooting ...................................................................122