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2. Remove the hose clamps and dis-
card; then slowly remove the fuel
hoses from the fuel filter. Dispose
of the excess fuel from the filter
properly.
3. Inspect the fuel hoses thoroughly
for any signs of cracking, cuts, or
wear points.
4. Place the new hose clamps on the
fuel hoses; then with the fuel
pump inlet and outlet noted, con-
nect the fuel hoses to the fuel filter.
Secure with the hose clamps.
5. Secure the new fuel filter to the
fuel filter bracket; then start the
engine and inspect the fuel hoses
and filter for any signs of leaks.
Gasoline Additives
Fuel de-icer can be used for all models.
Also, periodic use of an injector
cleaner for Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1 models
is recommended especially in the last
tank of gasoline before storage. Arctic
Cat Fuel Stabilizer (p/n 0436-907)
should also be added to the last tank of
gasoline before storage.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL
LEVEL (Bearcat Z1 XT/
TZ1 Models)
1. Park the snowmobile on a level
surface; then start the engine and
allow it to warm up for 5-10 min-
utes, or if the snowmobile was
operated, allow the engine to idle
for approximately 30 seconds.
NOTE: The snowmobile must be
on a level surface for this proce-
dure .
2. Shut the engine off; then remove
the oil level stick from the oil res-
ervoir. Wipe the stick clean.
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3. Insert the oil level stick into the oil
reservoir without threading it in
and remove. Read the oil level
shown on the stick. The oil level
should be near the middle of or on
the high end of the NORMAL
range on the stick.
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NOTE: To attain an accurate oil
level reading, do not thread the
stick into the reservoir.
4. If step 1 was followed and the oil
level is at or below the ADD mark,
add up to 1/2 qt of recommended
engine oil.
NOTE: Care must be taken not to
over-fill the reservoir with oil.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 until the oil level
is within the recommended range
on the oil level stick.
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