Arctic Cat TZ1 - Page 40

36 MAINTENANCE
If the in-line fuel filter is obstructed,
gasoline flow will be restricted; there-
fore, the filter must be replaced. To
remove and install the in-line fuel fil-
ter, use the following procedure:
1. Pinch off the fuel hose between the
gas tank and fuel filter.
2. Remove and discard the clamps;
then pry the fuel hoses off the in-
line fuel filter and remove the fil-
ter.
 NOTE: The in-line fuel filter must
be replaced if obstructed. Filters
are available from an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer.
3. Install the new in-line fuel filter (if
necessary) in the fuel hose so the
arrow on the filter points toward
the fuel pump. Make sure the fuel
hoses fit tightly on the filter. If the
existing fuel hose does not fit
tightly on the filter, cut 6 mm (1/4
in.) from the end of the fuel hose;
then install on the filter and secure
with new clamps.
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In-Line Fuel Filter
(Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1
Models)
Arctic Cat recommends that the in-line
fuel filter be replaced every 5000
miles. The in-line fuel filter is located
just inside the left-side access panel.
The filter must be clean to allow the
fuel hose to transmit the amount of gas-
oline required.
If the in-line fuel filter is obstructed,
gasoline flow will be restricted; there-
fore, the filter must be replaced. To
remove and install the in-line fuel fil-
ter, use the following procedure:
 NOTE: Before removing the fuel
filter, take note of the filter inlet
and outlet for installing purposes.
1. Open the left-side access panel;
then remove the fuel filter from
the bracket.
 NOTE: On the TZ1 Turbo models
to access the fuel filter, remove the
screw (A) securing the left-side
rear spar to the gas tank; then
remove the screws (B) securing
the left-side knee pad.
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! WARNING
The fuel hoses must fit tightly on
the fuel filter. If the fuel hose length
doesn’t permit this procedure,
replace the fuel hose. Also, after
installing the fuel hoses on the fil-
ter, check to be sure that the fuel
hoses do not contact any hot or
rotating components.
! WARNING
Since the fuel supply hose may be
under pressure, always wear
safety glasses; then remove the
hose slowly to release the pres-
sure. Place an absorbent towel
around the connection to absorb
the fuel.