Arctic Cat 550 2012 - Periodic Maintenance Chart

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Periodic Maintenance
Chart
A = Adjust I = Inspect
C = Clean L = Lubricate
D = Drain R = Replace
T = Tighten
* Service/Inspect more frequently when operating in adverse conditions.
** When using an API certified SM 0W-40 oil.
*** When using Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic oil, oil change interval can be increased to every 1,000 miles or every year.
Item
Initial Service
After Break-In
(First Month or
100 Miles)
Every
Day
Every
Month or
Every 100
Miles
Every 3
Months or
Every 300
Miles
Every 6
Months or
Every 500
Miles
Every Year
or Every
1500 Miles
As Needed
Battery I I C
Fuses IR
Air Filter/Drain Tube I I C* R
Valve/Tappet Clearance I I A
Engine Compression I
Spark Plug I I R
(4000 Mi or 18 Mo)
Muffler/Spark Arrester CR
Gas/Vent Hoses I I R (2 Yrs)
Throttle Cable I I C-L A-R
Carburetor Float Chamber D*
Engine Idle RPM I I A
Engine-Transmission Oil Level I A
Engine-Transmission Oil/Filter R R*/R**/R*** R
Oil Strainer C
Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant I I R (4 Yrs)
Tires/Air Pressure I I R
Steering Components I I I R
V-Belt I l R
Suspension (Ball joint boots, drive axle
boots front and rear, tie rods,
differential and rear drive bellows)
II R
Nuts/Cap Screws/Screws/Bolts I I T
Ignition Timing I
Headlight/Taillight-Brakelight I I R
Switches I I R
Shift Lever IA-L
Handlebar Grips I R
Handlebar I I R
Gauges/Indicators I I R
Frame/Welds/Racks I l
Electrical Connections I l C
Complete Brake System (Hydraulic &
Auxiliary)
II C L-R
Brake Pads I I* R
Brake Fluid I I R (2 Yrs)
Brake Hoses I I R (4 Yrs)
Coolant/Cooling System I I R (2 Yrs)
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