Table of Contents
Limited Warranty..................Inside Front Cover
Foreword.........................................................1
Declaration of Conformity ...............................2
Snowmobile Safety Rules...............................3
General Information...................................4-30
Snowmobile Identification...........................4
Control Locations .......................................4
Tipped Snowmobile....................................7
Gasoline-Oil ...............................................8
Engine Break-In (2-Stroke Models)...........10
Engine Break-In (660 cc/1100 cc
Z1 Models) ...........................................10
Indicator Lights (Carbureted Models/
Bearcat W/T Non-Turbo/
Panther 660).........................................11
Low Oil Warning Light
(Standard 2-Stroke Models)..................11
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
(Bearcat W/T Non-Turbo/
Panther 660 Models) ............................11
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (Carbureted Models/
Bearcat W/T Non-Turbo/
Panther 660).........................................12
Charging System Warning Light
(660 cc Models)....................................12
Check Engine Light (Bearcat W/T
Non-Turbo/Panther 660 Models)...........12
Speedometer/Tachometer Indicator
Lights (Crossfire/F-Series/Jaguar Z1/
M-Series/660 cc Turbo Models)............12
Diagnostic Codes/Check Engine
(2-Stroke Models).................................15
Diagnostic Codes/Check Engine
(Jaguar Z1)...........................................16
Handlebar Tilt...........................................17
Handlebar Tilt
(F-Series - STD)....................................17
Handlebar Tilt (F-Series LXR/Sno Pro/
Jaguar Z1)............................................18
Exhaust System .......................................19
Air-Intake Silencer....................................19
Battery (Electric Start Models)..................19
Cooling System (Liquid) ...........................20
Drive Clutch and Driven Pulley .................20
Drive Clutch/Driven
Pulley Alignment...................................21
Drive Chain Tension..................................21
Fuel Pump................................................22
Gas Tank Shut-Off Valve...........................22
Shock Absorbers (Standard Gas).............22
Shock Absorbers (Rebuildable Gas).........22
Deep-Lug Track ........................................23
Hacksaw Track..........................................23
Track Studs...............................................23
Reverse Transmission ..............................24
Reverse Transmission (Crossfire/
F-Series/Jaguar Z1/
M-Series Models) .................................25
Towing......................................................26
Adjustable Backrest .................................26
Removable Rear Seat ..............................26
Removable Seat (Crossfire/M-Series
Models) ................................................27
Removable/Adjustable Seat
(F-Series/Jaguar Z1) ............................27
Arctic Power Valve (APV) System.............28
Exhaust Controlled Timing
(ECT) System (600/800/1000 cc) .........29
Operating Instructions..............................31-39
Starting and Stopping Engine...................31
High RPM Operation
(660 cc Models)....................................35
Braking (Hydraulic Brake Models) ............35
Emergency Stopping................................36
Throttle/Ignition Monitor Switch
(2-Stroke/Jaguar Z1 Models)................37
Varying Altitude Operation........................39
Lubrication...............................................40-45
Standard Chain Case ...............................40
ACT Drive Gear Case...............................41
Front Suspension .....................................43
Speedometer Drive Adapter.....................44
Rear Suspension......................................45
Maintenance............................................46-93
Periodic Maintenance Checklist................46
Fuel System .............................................47
Checking Engine Oil Level
(660 cc Models)....................................48
Checking Engine Oil Level (Jaguar Z1).....49
Changing Engine Oil
(660 cc Models)....................................49
Changing Engine Oil/Filter (Jaguar Z1).....50
Adjusting Carburetor (Single) ...................52
Adjusting Carburetors (Twin) ....................54
Selecting Carburetor Main Jet(s)..............58
Spark Plugs (1100 cc Z1) .........................59
Spark Plugs..............................................59
Checking/Adjusting Valve Clearance
(660 cc/1100 cc Z1)..............................62
Charging Battery
(Electric Start Models)..........................62
Fuses (660 cc Models) .............................64
Fuses (1100 cc Z1)...................................65
Engine Heater (660 cc Models) ................66
Mechanical Brake System........................66
Hydraulic Brake System ...........................68
Drive Belt..................................................72
Track Tension............................................76
Track Alignment........................................78
Suspension ..............................................79
Lights........................................................83
Ski Wear Bars...........................................89
Adjusting Ski Stance(M-Series/
Bearcat 570 Models) ............................90
Rail Wear Strips........................................91
Axial Fan Belt (370 cc Models)..................91
Accessory Belt (660 cc Models)................92
Performance Tips..........................................94
Preparation For Storage...........................95-97
Preparation After Storage ........................98-99
U.S. EPA Emission Control
Statement/Warranty Coverage ...............100
Change of Address, Ownership,
or Warranty Transfer ...............................101
Warranty Procedure/
Owner Responsibility.......Inside Back Cover