Arctic Cat 500 - Maintenance and Care; General Maintenance

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DIVISION II - OPERATION/
MAINTENANCE
General Maintenance
 NOTE: Proper maintenance of the
ATV is important for optimum perfor-
mance. Follow the Maintenance
Schedule and all ensuing maintenance
and care instructions/information.
 NOTE: Proper maintenance proce-
dures for each item can be found on
the corresponding page indicated.
If, at any time, abnormal noises, vibrations,
or improper functioning of any component
of this ATV is detected, DO NOT OPER-
ATE T HE ATV. Ta k e t h e AT V t o an a u t h o -
rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for inspection
and adjustment or repair.
If the owner/operator does not feel quali-
fied to perform any of these maintenance
procedures or checks, take the ATV to an
authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for
professional service.
I=Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, replace as necessary T=Tighten R = Replace C = Clean
* Dealer maintenance ** When using Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic oil, oil change
interval can be increased to every 1,000 miles or every year.
Maintenance Schedule
Item Page
Initial
Service
(100 miles)
1 month 3 months 6 months
Battery 70 I I
* Engine nuts and bolts - I I
* Valve clearance - I I
Spark plug(s) 73 I I I
73 Replace every 4000 miles or 18 months
Liquid cooling system 64 I Inspect every time before riding
Oil cooler (Mud Pro/1000) 65 I I I
Throttle cable 66/73 I Inspect every time before riding
Gas hoses 58 I Inspect every time before riding
58 Replace every 2 years
Engine/transmission oil and filter 66 R R**
Air filter 73 I I
Air filter housing drain(s) 74 I Inspect every time before riding
Gear lubricant (Front differential -
rear drive)
67 I I
67 Replace every 4 years
V-Belt 74 I I
Spark arrester/muffler 76 C
Tires/air pressure 75/
35
I Inspect every time before riding
* Brake components 68 I Inspect every time before riding
Brake fluid 68 I *Replace every 2 years
Brake hoses 68 I *Replace every 4 years
* Steering - I Inspect every time before riding
* Suspension (Ball joint boots, drive
axle boots front and rear, tie rods,
differential and rear drive bellows) - I Inspect every time before riding
* Chassis nuts and bolts - I T
Frame/welds/racks - I I
Electrical connections - I I
Headlight/taillight-brakelight 76 I Inspect every time before riding
Wheel nuts 75 I I