Arctic Cat Altera 300 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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2017 Alterra 300 Service Manual
Table Of Contents
General Information/Foreword.......................................... 2
Specification ................................................................. 2
Torque Specifications.................................................... 3
Torque Conversions (ft-lb/N-m)..................................... 4
Gasoline - Oil - Lubricant.............................................. 4
Preparation For Storage ............................................... 5
Preparation After Storage ............................................. 5
Periodic Maintenance/Tune-Up......................................... 6
Air Filter ........................................................................ 6
Valve/Tappet Clearance................................................ 7
Testing Engine Compression........................................ 7
Spark Plug .................................................................... 8
Muffler/Spark Arrester .................................................. 8
Engine Oil - Filter.......................................................... 9
Rear Drive Lubricant................................................... 10
Transmission Lubricant ............................................... 10
Driveshaft/Coupling .................................................... 10
Shift Lever................................................................... 11
Hydraulic Brake Systems............................................ 11
Burnishing Brake Pads ............................................... 14
Checking/Replacing V-Belt ......................................... 14
Steering/Body/Controls................................................... 16
Front Rack/Body Panel/Fender................................... 16
Front Fascia/Headlight................................................ 18
Rear Rack/Body Panel/Fender ................................... 20
Steering Post Cover/Instrument Pod .......................... 22
Steering Post/Tie Rods............................................... 22
Front Wheel Alignment ............................................... 24
Throttle Control........................................................... 24
Headlight - Taillight/Brakelight .................................... 25
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 26
Engine/Transmission....................................................... 27
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 28
Removing Engine/ Transmission ................................ 31
Top-Side Components ................................................ 33
Removing Top-Side Components ............................... 33
Servicing Top-Side Components ................................ 35
Installing Top-Side Components ................................. 39
Left-Side Components................................................ 41
Removing Left-Side Components............................... 41
Servicing Left-Side Components ................................ 42
Installing Left-Side Components................................. 48
Right-Side Components ............................................. 49
Removing Right-Side Components ............................ 49
Servicing Right-Side Components.............................. 53
Installing Right-Side Components .............................. 58
Center Crankcase Components ................................. 59
Separating Crankcase Halves .................................... 59
Disassembling Crankcase Half................................... 59
Servicing Center Crankcase Components ................. 59
Assembling Crankcase Half........................................ 60
Joining Crankcase Halves .......................................... 61
Installing Engine/Transmission ................................... 61
Fuel/Lubrication/Cooling .................................................63
Carburetor ...................................................................63
Throttle Cable Free-Play .............................................66
Engine RPM (Idle).......................................................67
Gas Tank .....................................................................67
Gas Tank Valve ...........................................................68
Oil Flow Chart .............................................................68
Oil Pump .....................................................................68
Liquid Cooling System ................................................69
Radiator.......................................................................69
Hoses/Thermostat.......................................................70
Fan ..............................................................................70
Water Pump ................................................................70
Troubleshooting ...........................................................71
Electrical System..............................................................72
Battery.........................................................................72
Ignition Switch .............................................................73
Ignition Coil .................................................................73
Ignition Timing.............................................................74
Switches......................................................................74
Fan Motor ....................................................................75
Lights...........................................................................75
RPM Limiter ................................................................75
Magneto Coils .............................................................76
Regulator/Rectifier ......................................................76
Starter Motor ...............................................................76
Starter Relay ...............................................................76
Start-in-Gear Relay .....................................................77
Fuse Block...................................................................78
Fuses ..........................................................................78
LCD Gauge Assembly.................................................78
CDI Unit.......................................................................79
Troubleshooting ...........................................................80
Drive System.....................................................................81
Rear Drive Axle ...........................................................81
Front Brake Lever/Master Cylinder Assembly .............89
Auxiliary Brake Pedal/Master Cylinder Assembly........90
Troubleshooting Drive System.....................................92
Troubleshooting Brake System....................................92
Suspension .......................................................................93
Front Shock Absorbers................................................93
Rear Shock Absorber ..................................................93
Front A-Arms ...............................................................94
Wheels and Tires ........................................................96
Troubleshooting ...........................................................97