Arctic Cat ZR 5000 User manual

ZR 5000/8000/9000
XF 5000/8000/9000
M 8000/9000

Limited Warranty
Arctic Cat Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Arctic Cat) extends a limited warranty as described below on each
new Arctic Cat Snowmobile it assembles and on each genuine Arctic Cat Snowmobile part and accessory
assembled and sold by an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer. The limited warranty on an Arctic Cat
Snowmobile is extended to the original retail purchaser for the time periods described below; however, the
balance of the remaining warranty may be transferred to another party unless the purchase is for
commercial use (see below). Warranty coverage is only available in the country in which the original retail
purchase occurs to the original retail purchaser resident in that country or to a transferee resident in that
country of the balance of the remaining warranty.
Arctic Cat warrants only the products it assembles and/or sells and does not warrant that other products will
function properly when used with an Arctic Cat Snowmobile or will not damage the Arctic Cat Snowmobile.
Arctic Cat does not assume any liability for incidental or consequential damages.
Arctic Cat will repair or replace, at its option, free of charge (including any related labor charges), any parts
that are found to be warrantable in material or workmanship. This repair work MUST be done by an
authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer. No transportation charges, rental charges, or inconvenience costs
will be paid by Arctic Cat. The warranty is validated upon examination of said parts by Arctic Cat or an
authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer. Arctic Cat reserves the right to inspect such parts at its factory for
final determination if warranty should apply.
The warranty periods are as follows:
1. For snowmobiles used for recreational purposes:
—If purchased between May 1 and November 30, warranty expires ONE (1) YEAR from December 1
of the current year.
—If purchased between December 1 and April 30, ONE (1) YEAR from the date of sale.
2. For snowmobiles used for commercial purposes (including rental operations), ONE (1) YEAR from the
date of invoice and/or 5000 MILES whichever comes first (non-transferable).
3. THIRTY (30) DAYS from date of sale of snowmobile on Arctic Cat supplied batteries.
Exclusions to this warranty include normal wear, abuse (i.e. a track run on marginal snow conditions
without proper lubrication or additional idler wheels), and the following parts:
Fuel Filter Light Bulbs Windshield Drive Belt Torn or Punctured Upholstery
Wear Bars Brake Pads Spark Plugs Drive Clutch/Driven Clutch Wear Parts
Wear Strips Shock Absorber(s) - Standard* Shock Absorber(s) - Rebuildable**
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The following will VOID Arctic Cat’s warranty:
1. Failure to perform the proper break-in procedure and all related maintenance, storage procedures (if
stored for extended periods), and/or service as recommended in the Operator’s Manual.
2. Repairs and/or adjustments by anyone other than an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer.
3. Use of an improper fuel mixture ratio.
4. Use of improper carburetor jets.
5. Use of improper gasoline, lubricating oils, or spark plugs.
6. An accident or subjecting the snowmobile to misuse, abuse, or negligent operation.
7. Any modification, addition, or removal of parts unless instructed to do so by Arctic Cat.
8. Use of the snowmobile in any way for racing purposes.
9. Removal of the engine for use in another vehicle.
10. Removal or mutilation of the Vehicle Identification Number or Engine Serial Number.
11. Use of parts not sold or approved by Arctic Cat.
12. Track and tunnel damage resulting from either ice stud or hooker plate installation.
13. Damage due to improper transportation.
Arctic Cat shall not be responsible for and this limited warranty excludes recovery of economic, punitive,
consequential and incidental damages, lost profits, and loss of use. Some states or provinces do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to
you. Arctic Cat’s aggregate liability may not exceed the price of the product. The law of the State of
Minnesota shall apply to all claims or disputes, exclusive of its conflicts of law provisions.
IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCLUSION AND DISCLAIMER
To th e fu ll e st ex te n t pe r mi tt ed by l aw, A rct ic Cat excludes and disclaims all implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
If you are not satisfied with warranty service or repairs, you should contact Arctic Cat at (U.S.) 1-218-681-
9851 or (Canada) 1-204-982-1656.

Table of Contents
Limited Warranty .....................Inside Front Cover
Foreword ............................................................ 1
Declaration of Conformity................................... 2
Snowmobile Safety Rules .................................. 3
General Information ......................................4-22
Snowmobile Identification.................................. 4
Control Locations .............................................. 4
Gasoline-Oil....................................................... 5
Engine Break-In................................................. 6
Drive Belt Break-In ............................................ 7
Cold Drive-Away Function (5000/9000)............. 7
Speedometer/Tachometer ................................. 7
Diagnostic Codes ............................................ 12
Handlebar Height/Tilt (M 8000 Sno Pro/LTD/
XF 8000 High Country).................................. 13
Handlebar Tilt .................................................. 14
Speedometer/Tachometer Angle..................... 14
Exhaust System .............................................. 14
Air-Intake Silencer ........................................... 14
Cooling System ............................................... 14
Battery (Electric Start) ..................................... 15
Jump-Starting (5000/9000).............................. 15
Drive Clutch and Driven Clutch ....................... 16
Drive Clutch/Driven Clutch Alignment ............. 16
Fuel Pump ....................................................... 16
Shock Absorbers ............................................. 17
Standard Track (XF/ZR)................................... 17
Paddle Track (XF High Country/M) .................. 17
Track Studs (XF/ZR) ........................................ 17
Reverse Operation .......................................... 18
Access Panel/Hood (Removing/Installing) ...... 19
Removable Seat (5000/ZR 8000/XF 8000/
M 8000 STD/9000) ........................................ 20
Towing ............................................................. 21
Arctic Power Valve (APV) System (8000)........ 21
Exhaust Controlled Timing (ECT)
System (8000) ............................................... 22
Operating Instructions .................................23-26
Starting and Stopping Engine ......................... 23
Braking ............................................................ 24
Emergency Stopping ....................................... 25
Throttle/Ignition Monitor Switch .......................25
Varying Altitude Operation...............................26
Lubrication .................................................. 27-28
Chain Case......................................................27
Rear Suspension .............................................28
Maintenance ............................................... 29-52
Periodic Maintenance Checklist....................... 29
Air Cleaner/Filter (9000) .................................. 30
Fuel System.....................................................30
Checking Engine Oil Level (8000) ...................31
Checking Engine Oil Level (5000/9000) .......... 31
Changing Engine Oil/Filter (5000/9000) .......... 32
Coolant Level...................................................33
Spark Plugs .....................................................34
Checking/Adjusting Valve Clearance (5000/
9000)..............................................................35
Checking/Adjusting APV Cables (8000) ..........36
Battery (Electric Start) ..................................... 37
Fuses............................................................... 39
Brake System ..................................................40
Burnishing Brake Pads ....................................42
Drive Belt ......................................................... 43
Track Tension...................................................44
Track Alignment ...............................................46
Suspension......................................................47
Lights ............................................................... 49
Ski Wear Bars..................................................51
Adjusting Ski Stance........................................ 51
Rail Wear Strips............................................... 52
Performance Tips ....................................... 53-54
Preparation for Storage .............................. 55-56
Preparation after Storage .................................57
U.S. EPA Emission Control Statement/
Warranty Coverage (U.S. Only) .....................58
Change of Address, Ownership, or Warranty
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Warranty Procedure/Owner
Responsibility .......................Inside Back Cover

Reference Information
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! WARNING
A snowmobile is a very high performance vehicle. Because it does accelerate
rapidly and is capable of very high speeds, it should not be operated by a nov-
ice or an inexperienced operator. Never accelerate rapidly or drive at high speed
beyond the limits of visibility or without being totally familiar with the terrain
and what lies in front of you. Obey speed limits and never operate at speeds
that do not allow adequate maneuvering and stopping distances. Read and
study the entire Operator’s Manual and Safety Handbook.
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury to yourself or others.
Personal Injury
•Toavoidinjurytoyourselfandothers,NEVERoperatethesnowmobilewithout
first reading and understanding this manual and the Snowmobile Safety Hand-
book; then follow the instructions and heed the warnings given.
•USECOMMONSENSE.
• DON’T DRINK and DRIVE.
•STAYINCONTROLatALLTIMES.
•TELLYOURFRIENDS.Ifyouseeafriendoperatingasnowmobilerecklessly,at
excessive speeds, while intoxicated, or in other unsafe ways, don’t wait until it is
too late to warn of the consequences of snowmobile misuse. Such conduct
endangers everyone. TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE SAFETY OF YOUR-
SELF AND OTHERS.
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Recommended Injection
Oil (8000)
M='"0'8)%%'*('(")$2"&)"A3'"$*"&='")$29$*['89
&$)*" 3.3&'%" $3" '$&='0" D08&$8" E/&" DNa" F.*9
&='&$8"c9E.82'"O$2"+:W*"d_gf9gdf"9"Q&-")0"+:W*
^_gf9d_f" 9" 7/2?-" )0" E9MHEc" F.*&='&$8" O$2
+:W*"__gf9^c1"9"d]")Z?-?"M='3'")$23"/0'"3:'9
8$/22." 4)0%A2/&'(" &)" @'" A3'(" '$&='0" /3" /*
$*['8&$)*" )$2")0" /3" /" :0'9%$\")$2" +4)0" @0'/<9
$*-"/*("%''&3"/22" )4"&='"2A@0$8/&$)*"0'QA$0'9
%'*&3")4"&='"D08&$8"E/&"3*)B%)@$2'"'*7$*'?
Recommended Engine Oil
(5000/9000)
M='"0'8)%%'*('(")$2" &)" A3'" $3"E9MHEd
F.*&='&$8"O$2"+:W*"__gf9^cd"9"Q&-")0"+:W*
__gf9^c]"9"7/2?-?
D4&'0" &='" '*7$*'" @0'/<9$*" :'0$)(>" &='
'*7$*'")$2"3=)A2("@'"8=/*7'("';'0."c^119
g111" %$2'3" )*" &='" *)*9&A0@)" )0" ,^119
c111"%$2'3")*"&='"&A0@)" /*(" @'4)0'" :0)9
2)*7'("3&)0/7'?
CAUTION
Do not use white gas or gasolines
containing methanol. Only Arctic Cat
approved gasoline additives should
be used.
CAUTION
If a situation arises wherein 91 octane
gasoline is not available, 89 or 87
octane gasoline can be substituted;
however, do not prolong the usage of
89 or 87 octane gasoline as it will
cause poor engine performance.
CAUTION
Do not use white gas or gasoline con-
taining methanol. Only Arctic Cat
approved gasoline additives should
be used.
CAUTION
Any oil used in place of the recom-
mended oil could cause serious
engine damage.

6
Filling Gas Tank
F$*8'"7/3)2$*'"'\:/*(3"/3"$&3"&'%:'0/&A0'
$*80'/3'3>" &='" 7/3" &/*<" %A3&" @'" 4$22'(" &)
$&3" 0/&'(" 8/:/8$&." )*2.?" H\:/*3$)*" 0))%
%A3&" @'" %/$*&/$*'(" $*" &='" &/*<" :/0&$8A9
2/02."$4"&='"&/*<" $3" 4$22'("B$&="8)2("7/3)9
2$*'"/*("&='*"%);'("&)"/"B/0%"/0'/?
D23)>"$4"&='"3*)B%)@$2'"$3"&)"0'%/$*")*"/
&0/$2'0"/4&'0"4$22$*7"&='"7/3"&/*<>"&='"@'(")4
&='" &0/$2'0" %A3&" @'" %/$*&/$*'(" 2';'2" &)
:0';'*&" 7/3)2$*'" 40)%" (0/$*$*7" )A&
&=0)A7="&='"7/3"&/*<";'*&"=)3'?
Break-In Gas/Oil Mixing
Instructions (8000)
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&='" )$2" $3" /&" 0))%" &'%:'0/&A0'" +c1h" EW_]h
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7/3)2$*'"8)*&/$*'0"4)0"%$\$*7"&='"7/3)2$*'
/*(")$2?"M)":0):'02."%$\"&='"4A'2"/&"/",11b,
0/&$)>"A3'"&='"4)22)B$*7":0)8'(A0'b
,? N)A0"7/3)2$*'"$*&)"&='"7/3)2$*'"8)*9
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%'*('("c98.82'")$2"$*&)"&='"7/3)2$*'
8)*&/$*'0?
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3=/<'"&='"%$\&A0'";$7)0)A32.?
d? R$22"&='"7/3)2$*'"8)*&/$*'0"B$&="7/3)9
2$*'i" &='*" 8/:" &='" 7/3)2$*'" 8)*&/$*'0
/*("3=/<'"&='"%$\&A0'";$7)0)A32.?
^? J3$*7" /" 4$*'9%'3=" 380''*'(" 4A**'2>
:)A0"&='"4A'2"%$\&A0'"40)%"&='"7/3)2$*'
8)*&/$*'0"$*&)"&='"3*)B%)@$2'"7/3"&/*<?
Engine Break-In
M='"D08&$8"E/&"'*7$*'"+B='*"*'B")0"0'@A$2&-
0'QA$0'3" /" 3=)0&" @0'/<9$*" :'0$)(" @'4)0'" &='
'*7$*'"$3"3A@['8&'("&)"='/;."2)/("8)*($&$)*3?"
8000
D08&$8" E/&" 0'QA$0'3" &=/&" &='" 4$03&" &/*<4A2
)4"4A'2"@'":0'%$\'("/&"/",11b,"0/&$)"$*"/22
)$29$*['8&$)*"%)('23?
NOTE: During this period, verify
the oil in the oil tank is decreasing
with use.
PA0$*7" &='" @0'/<9$*" :'0$)(>" /" %/\$%A%
)4",Wc"&=0)&&2'"$3"0'8)%%'*('(i"=)B';'0>
@0$'4"4A229&=0)&&2'"/88'2'0/&$)*3"/*(";/0$/9
&$)*3"$*"(0$;$*7"3:''(3"8)*&0$@A&'"&)"7))(
'*7$*'" @0'/<9$*?" D4&'0" )*'" +,-" &/*<4A2
@0'/<9$*":'0$)(>"&='"3*)B%)@$2'"%/."@'
&/<'*"&)"/*"/A&=)0$Z'("D08&$8"E/&"F*)B9
%)@$2'" ('/2'0" 4)0" /" 8='8<A:?" M=$3
8='8<A:" $3" /&" &='" ($380'&$)*" /*(" &='
'\:'*3'")4"&='"3*)B%)@$2'")B*'0?
5000/9000
M=$3" '*7$*'" ()'3" *)&" 0'QA$0'" /*." :0'9
%$\'("4A'2"(A0$*7"&='"@0'/<9$*":'0$)(?
M)"'*3A0'"&0)A@2'940''" ):'0/&$)*>" 8/0'4A2
/(='0'*8'" &)" &='" 4)22)B$*7" @0'/<9$*
7A$('2$*'3"B$22"@'"@'*'4$8$/2?
! WARNING
Always fill the gas tank in a well-venti-
lated area. Never add gasoline to the
snowmobile gas tank near any open
flames or with the engine running. DO
NOT SMOKE while filling the gas tank.
Do not sit on the snowmobile without
first installing the gas tank cap.
CAUTION
Never mix oil and gasoline in the
snowmobile gas tank.
! WARNING
Always fill the gas tank in a well-ven-
tilated area. Never add gasoline to the
snowmobile gas tank near any open
flames or with the engine running.
DO NOT SMOKE while mixing fuel or
filling the gas tank.
CAUTION
DO NOT exceed the one (1) tankful
limitation of a 100:1 gas/oil break-in
mixture. Continuous use of a gas/oil
mixture could cause spark plug foul-
ing and excessive carbon buildup.
CAUTION
DO NOT use premixed fuel in the
snowmobile gas tank. Engine dam-
age will occur.
0-200 miles 1/2 Throttle (45 MPH-max)
200-400 miles 1/2-3/4 Throttle
400-600 miles 1/2-3/4 Throttle *

7
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M)"'*3A0'":0):'0"'*7$*'"@0'/<9$*>"D08&$8
E/&" 0'8)%%'*(3" &=/&" &='" '*7$*'" )$2" /*(
4$2&'0" @'" 8=/*7'(" /4&'0" ^11" %$2'3?" M=$3
3'0;$8'"$3"/&"&='"($380'&$)*"/*("'\:'*3'")4
&='"3*)B%)@$2'")B*'0?
Drive Belt Break-In
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/::0)\$%/&'2."c^"%$2'3?"P0$;'"&='"3*)B9
%)@$2'"4)0"c^"%$2'3"/&"gWd"&=0)&&2'")0"2'33?
V."0';;$*7"&='"'*7$*'"A:"/*("()B*"+@A&
*)&"'\8''($*7"_1"%:=->"&='"'\:)3'("8)0(
)*" &='" 3$('" )4" /" *'B" @'2&" B$22" @'" B)0*
()B*?" M=$3" B$22" /22)B" &='" (0$;'" @'2&" &)
7/$*" $&3" ):&$%A%" 42'\$@$2$&." /*(" B$22
'\&'*("(0$;'"@'2&"2$4'?
 NOTE: Before starting the snowmo-
bile in extremely cold temperatures,
the drive belt should be removed and
warmed up to room temperature.
Once the drive belt is at room temper-
ature, install the drive belt.
Cold Drive-Away
Function (5000/9000)
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/B/.6" 4A*8&$)*" $*8)0:)0/&'(" B$&=$*" &='
'*7$*'?"
NOTE: When cold-starting the
engine, the coolant temperature
warning icon will illuminate and the
TEMP display on the readout screen
will begin to flash. With the engine in
this temperature range, the RPM
“limit” of the engine will be below
drive system engagement speed. As
the engine warms, the coolant tem-
perature warning icon will begin to
flash, the TEMP display will continue
to flash, and the RPM “limit” of the
engine will increase allowing the
snowmobile to move without full-
throttle operation. When the engine
reaches proper operating tempera-
ture, the coolant temperature warn-
ing icon and the TEMP display will
go out.
Speedometer/
Tachometer
M='3'" 3*)B%)@$2'3" /0'" 'QA$::'(" B$&=
($44'0'*&" 3:''()%'&'0W&/8=)%'&'0" 3&.2'3?
P'&'0%$*'" B=$8=" 3&.2'" .)A0" %)('2" $3
'QA$::'(" B$&=" /*(" A3'" &='" /::0):0$/&'
4)22)B$*7"$*4)0%/&$)*?
Indicator Icons (Standard
Gauge)
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(/0(" 7/A7'" 8)%@$*/&$)*" 3:''()%'&'0W
&/8=)%'&'0?" K*($8/&)0" $8)*3" /0'" $*8)0:)9
0/&'(" B$&=$*" &='" 3:''()%'&'0W&/8=)%'9
&'0?" D23)" $*8)0:)0/&'(" $*&)" &='
3:''()%'&'0W&/8=)%'&'0"$3"/"($7$&/2"0'/(9
)A&"380''*?
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CAUTION
Never run the engine with the drive
belt removed. Excessive revving of the
engine could result in serious engine
damage and drive clutch failure.
CAUTION
It is extremely important that the
engine is properly warmed up before
subjecting the engine to high speed
operation or heavy loads. The engine
should be allowed to idle at least 3-4
minutes before it is operated at more
than 1/2 throttle. In extremely cold
conditions, the warm-up time will be
longer. Cold seizure and piston scuff-
ing caused by insufficient warm-up
will not be covered by warranty. Also,
do not idle the engine for excessively
long periods of time.

8
RPM/MPH (kph)
V.":A3=$*7"&='"2'4&"@A&&)*")*8'>"&='"LNS
/*(" SNX" B$22" @'" ($3:2/.'(" +)*'" )*" &='
0'/()A&"380''*"/*(")*'"B$&="&='"*''(2'-?
V." :A3=$*7" &='" @A&&)*" )*8'" /7/$*>" &='
4A*8&$)*3"B$22"@'"0';'03'(?"
V." :A3=$*7" &='" 2'4&" @A&&)*" +B$&=" 3:''(
@'$*7"($3:2/.'(-" 4)0" %)0'" &=/*"&B)"3'89
)*(3>" &='" ($3:2/." B$22" 8=/*7'" @'&B''*
3&/*(/0("%:=")0"%'&0$8"<:=?"L'2'/3'"&='
@A&&)*"B='*"('3$0'("($3:2/."/::'/03?
C$&=" LNS" ($3:2/.'(" )*" &='" 0'/()A&
380''*" @." :A3=$*7" /*(" =)2($*7" &='" 2'4&
@A&&)*>"%/\$%A%"LNS"B$22"@'"($3:2/.'(
)*" &='" 0'/()A&" 380''*?" M='" %/\$%A%
LNS" 0'/()A&" B$22" 0'3'&" B='*" &='" 0$7=&
@A&&)*" $3" :A3='(" +B=$2'" %/\$%A%" LNS
$3"($3:2/.'(-?
Odometer/Trip-Meter (1)/
Trip-Meter (2)/Hour-
Meter/Clock
NOTE: The clock is available on
electric start models only.
V.":A3=$*7"&='" 0$7=&" @A&&)*>" &='" 0'/()A&
380''*" B$22" ($3:2/." )()%'&'0>" &0$:9%'&'0
+,->"&0$:9%'&'0"+c->"=)A09%'&'0>"/*("82)8<?
M)"0'3'&"&='"&0$:"%'&'0"B$&="&='"&0$:"%'&'0
($3:2/.'(>":A3="/*("=)2("&='"0$7=&"@A&&)*
A*&$2" &='" ($3:2/." $3" 82'/0'(?" M='" =)A09
%'&'0"0'/()A&"B$22"*)&"0'3'&?
Clock (Electric Start)
C$&=" &='" 82)8<" 3'2'8&'(" )*" &='" 0'/()A&
380''*" @." :A3=$*7" /*(" =)2($*7" &='" 0$7=&
@A&&)*" 4)0" &B)" 3'8)*(3>" &='" ):&$)*" )4
3'2'8&$*7" &='" ,c9=)A0" )0" cd9=)A0" 82)8<" $3
/;/$2/@2'?"NA3="&='"2'4&"@A&&)*"4)0",c9=)A0
($3:2/.i":A3="&='"0$7=&"@A&&)*"4)0"cd9=)A0
($3:2/.?"D&"&=$3":)$*&>"&='"=)A03"/*("%$*9
A&'3"B$22"@'7$*"&)"42/3=?"NA3="&='"2'4&"@A&9
&)*" &)" 8=/*7'" &='" =)A0" ($3:2/.i" :A3=" &='
0$7=&"@A&&)*"&)"8=/*7'"&='"%$*A&'"($3:2/.
+'$&='0"&/:"&='"@A&&)*3"4)0"$*($;$(A/2"*A%9
@'0" ($3:2/." )0" :A3=" /*(" =)2(" &='" @A&&)*3
4)0"0/:$("*A%@'0"($3:2/.-?
NOTE: During clock setting if nei-
ther button (left, right) is pushed
within a 5-second time period, the
clock-setting mode will be exited
with changes saved.
Service Icon
O*" '2'8&0$8" 3&/0&" %)('23>" &='" $8)*" 3=)A2(
$22A%$*/&'" '/8=" &$%'" &='" <'." $3" &A0*'(" &)
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*/&'("+)*"'2'8&0$8"3&/0&"%)('23-")0"$&"$22A%$9
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/*("'\:'*3'")4"&='"3*)B%)@$2'")B*'0?
Coolant Temperature
Warning Icon
 NOTE: On the 5000/9000 when cold-
starting the engine, the coolant temper-
ature warning icon will illuminate, the
readout screen will display TEMP, and
engine RPM limit will be below drive
system engagement speed.
C='*" &='" '*7$*'" 0'/8='3" :0):'0" ):'0/&9
$*7"&'%:'0/&A0'>"&='"8))2/*&"&'%:'0/&A0'
B/0*$*7" $8)*" /*(" MHSN" ($3:2/." B$22
8'/3'"&)"42/3=?
K4" &='" 8))2/*&" &'%:'0/&A0'" 0$3'3" &))" 4/0
/@);'" :0):'0" ):'0/&$*7" &'%:'0/&A0'>" &='
8))2/*&" &'%:'0/&A0'" B/0*$*7" $8)*" B$22
42/3="/"B/0*$*7"+/2'0&-"/*("&='"'*7$*'"B$22
53A07'6"&)"/2'0&"&='"):'0/&)0?"K4"&='"8))29
/*&" &'%:'0/&A0'" 0$3'3" &)" /" 80$&$8/2" :)$*&
/@);'" :0):'0" ):'0/&$*7" &'%:'0/&A0'>" &='
8))2/*&" &'%:'0/&A0'" B/0*$*7" $8)*" B$22
8'/3'"42/3=$*7"/*("B$22"0'%/$*"8)*3&/*&2.
$22A%$*/&'(?
NOTE: If the coolant temperature
icon is constantly on, the engine will
shut off if vehicle speed is reduced
to 1.5 kph (0.9 MPH) or slower.
CAUTION
At this point, take precautionary mea-
sures such as changing to loose
snow terrain, shutting the engine off
(allowing the engine to cool down),
and checking coolant level. If unable
to either determine or remedy the
problem, take the snowmobile to an
authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile
dealer for service. If not under war-
ranty, this service is at the discretion
and expense of the snowmobile
owner.

9
Charging System Warning
Icon (5000/9000)
M='" E=/07$*7" F.3&'%" C/0*$*7" K8)*" $3
('3$7*'(" &)" B/0*" &='" ):'0/&)0" $4" &='" @/&9
&'0." 8=/07$*7" 3.3&'%" $3" *)&" 4A*8&$)*$*7?
M='"$8)*"3=)A2("$22A%$*/&'"'/8="&$%'"&='
<'." $3" &A0*'(" &)" LJI" )0" FMDLM>" /*(" $&
3=)A2(" 7)" )A&" B='*" &='" '*7$*'" 3&/0&3?" K4
&='"$8)*"3&/.3"$22A%$*/&'(")0"$&"$22A%$*/&'3
B=$2'"&='"'*7$*'"$3"0A**$*7>"&='"@/&&'0."$3
*)&"@'$*7"8=/07'(>"/*("&='"3*)B%)@$2'"$3
0A**$*7")*"@/&&'0."0'3'0;'":)B'0")*2.?
K4" &='" E=/07$*7" F.3&'%" C/0*$*7" K8)*
$22A%$*/&'3>".)A"3=)A2(>"/3"3))*"/3":)33$9
@2'>"&/<'"&='"3*)B%)@$2'"&)"/*"/A&=)0$Z'(
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;$8'?"K4"*)&"A*('0"B/00/*&.>"&=$3"3'0;$8'"$3
/&" &='" ($380'&$)*" /*(" '\:'*3'" )4" &='
3*)B%)@$2'" )B*'0?" M='" '*7$*'" 1.22
345"673"B$&=)A&"@/&&'0.":)B'0?
Low Oil Warning Icon
(8000)
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/2'0&" &='" 3*)B%)@$2'" ):'0/&)0" B='*" &='
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&/*<4A2" )4" 7/3)2$*'" A*('0" *)0%/2" ):'0/&9
$*7"8)*($&$)*3?
Oil Pressure Warning Icon
(5000/9000)
M='"O$2"N0'33A0'"C/0*$*7"K8)*"$*($8/&'3
'*7$*'" )$2" :0'33A0'>" *)&" &='" )$2" 2';'2i
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$7*$&$)*" 3B$&8=" $3" &A0*'(" &)" LJI" )0
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);'04$22"&='")$2"&/*<"B$&=")$2?
SNO-244A
c? O:'*" &='" /$0" @2''(" @)2&" 2)8/&'(" )*
&='" )$2" :A%:" +@'*'/&=" &='" 8))2/*&
&/*<-"&)":A07'"/$0"40)%"&='")$2"=)3'?
PC016A
NOTE: When air can no longer be
heard purging from oil pump bleed,
tighten the bleed bolt to 7.5 ft-lb.
g? F&/0&" &='" '*7$*'?" M='" B/0*$*7" $8)*
3=)A2("7)")A&"B$&=$*"4$;'"3'8)*(3?"K4"&='
B/0*$*7"$8)*"7)'3")A&>"8='8<")$2"2';'2?
CAUTION
The snowmobile will be manufac-
tured with the correct amount of oil in
the reservoir. If the engine and oil are
not at operating temperature, the oil
will not be visible in the sight glass.
Tip the snowmobile to the right at a
45° angle; then check to see if oil is
present in the sight glass.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to start the engine
with the bleed bolt open.

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3'0;$8'"$3"/&"&='"($380'&$)*"/*("'\:'*3'")4
&='"3*)B%)@$2'")B*'0?
Indicator Icons (Deluxe
Gauge)
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('2A\'" 7/A7'" 8)%@$*/&$)*" 3:''()%'&'0W
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&='" *''(2'-?" V." :A3=$*7" &='" @A&&)*" )*8'
/7/$*>"&='"4A*8&$)*3"B$22"@'"0';'03'(?
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:2/.'(" )*" &='" 0'/()A&" 380''*?" M='
%/\$%A%" LNS" 0'/()A&" B$22" 0'3'&" B='*
&='" ('80'%'*&" @A&&)*" $3" :A3='(" +B=$2'
%/\$%A%"LNS"$3"($3:2/.'(-?
Odometer/Trip-Meter (1)/
Trip-Meter (2)/Hour-Meter
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0'/()A&" 380''*" B$22" ($3:2/." )()%'&'0>
&0$:9%'&'0" +,->" &0$:9%'&'0" +c->" /*(" =)A09
%'&'0?"M)"0'3'&"&='"&0$:"%'&'0"B$&="&='"&0$:
%'&'0"($3:2/.'(>":A3="/*("=)2("&='"('80'9
%'*&" @A&&)*" A*&$2" &='" ($3:2/." $3" 82'/0'(?
M='"=)A09%'&'0"0'/()A&"B$22"*)&"0'3'&?
Clock/Altimeter
V.":A3=$*7"&='"3'2'8&"@A&&)*>"&='"0'/()A&
380''*" B$22" ($3:2/." 82)8<>" /2&$%'&'0>" /*(
%/\$%A%"/2&$%'&'0?
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4)0"&B)"3'8)*(3i"&='"):&$)*")4"3'2'8&$*7"&='
,c9=)A0" )0" cd9=)A0" 82)8<" %)('" $3" /;/$29
/@2'?" NA3=" &='" $*80'%'*&" @A&&)*" &)" &)772'
@'&B''*" &='" ,c9=)A0" ($3:2/." /*(" &='" cd9
=)A0" ($3:2/.?" C='*" ('3$0'(" %)('" $3" ($39
:2/.'(>":A3="&='"3'2'8&"@A&&)*?
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&)" 42/3=?" NA3=" &='" $*80'%'*&" @A&&)*" &)
$*80'/3'" &='" =)A03i" :A3=" &='" ('80'%'*&
@A&&)*"&)"('80'/3'"&='"=)A03?"NA3=$*7"/*(
=)2($*7"/"@A&&)*"B$22"/88'2'0/&'"&='"*A%9
@'0"($3:2/.?"C='*"('3$0'("=)A0"*A%@'0"$3
($3:2/.'(>":A3="&='"3'2'8&"@A&&)*?
D&" &=$3" :)$*&>" &='" %$*A&'3" ($3:2/." B$22
@'7$*"&)"42/3=?"NA3="&='"$*80'%'*&"@A&&)*
&)" $*80'/3'" &='" %$*A&'3i" :A3=" &='" ('80'9
%'*&" @A&&)*" &)" ('80'/3'" &='" %$*A&'3?
NA3=$*7"/*("=)2($*7"/"@A&&)*"B$22"/88'29
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%$*A&'" *A%@'0" $3" ($3:2/.'(>" :A3=" &='
3'2'8&"@A&&)*?
NOTE: During clock setting if no
button (increment, decrement,
select) is pushed within a 5-second
time period, the clock-setting mode
will be exited with changes saved.
NOTE: The altimeter readout is
based off barometric pressure and
may require calibration as weather
conditions change.

11
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2$3='("/2&$&A('"B$&="/2&$%'&'0"3'2'8&'(")*
&='" ($3:2/." 380''*" @." :A3=$*7" /*(" =)2(9
$*7" &='" 3'2'8&" @A&&)*" 4)0" /" %$*$%A%" )4
&B)" 3'8)*(3>" &='" /80)*.%" ED#" B$22" @'
($3:2/.'(" )*" &='" 0'/()A&" 380''*" 4)0" )*'
3'8)*(i"&='*"&='"/2&$&A('";/2A'"B$22"42/3=?
NA3="&='"$*80'%'*&"@A&&)*"&)"$*80'/3'"&='
($3:2/.'(" /2&$&A('i" :A3=" &='" ('80'%'*&
@A&&)*"&)"('80'/3'"&='"($3:2/.'("/2&$&A('?
NA3=$*7"/*("=)2($*7"/"@A&&)*"B$22"/88'29
'0/&'"&='"*A%@'0"($3:2/.?
NOTE: If MPH has been selected in
the speed readout, the altitude value
will be displayed in feet. If kph has
been selected in the speed readout,
the altitude value will be displayed in
meters.
M)" 0'3'&" &='" %/\$%A%" /2&$%'&'0" 0'/()A&
B$&=" &='" %/\$%A%" /2&$%'&'0" ($3:2/.'(>
:A3="/*("=)2("&='"3'2'8&"@A&&)*"4)0"/"%$*9
$%A%")4"&B)"3'8)*(3?
Service Icon
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@0$'42." $22A%$*/&'" '/8=" &$%'" &='" <'." $3
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'*7$*'"3&/0&3?"K4"&='"$8)*"3&/.3"$22A%$*/&'(
+)*"'2'8&0$8"3&/0&"%)('23-")0"$&"$22A%$*/&'3
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&)"/*"/A&=)0$Z'("D08&$8"E/&"F*)B%)@$2'
('/2'0"4)0"3'0;$8'?"K4"*)&"A*('0"B/00/*&.>
&=$3" 3'0;$8'" $3" /&" &='" ($380'&$)*" /*(
'\:'*3'")4"&='"3*)B%)@$2'")B*'0?
Coolant Temperature
Warning Icon
NOTE: On the 5000/9000 when
cold-starting the engine, the coolant
temperature warning icon will illumi-
nate, the readout screen will display
TEMP, and engine RPM limit will be
below drive system engagement
speed.
C='*" &='" '*7$*'" 0'/8='3" :0):'0" ):'0/&9
$*7"&'%:'0/&A0'>"&='"8))2/*&"&'%:'0/&A0'
B/0*$*7" $8)*" /*(" MHSN" ($3:2/." B$22
8'/3'"&)"42/3=?
K4" &='" 8))2/*&" &'%:'0/&A0'" 0$3'3" &))" 4/0
/@);'" :0):'0" ):'0/&$*7" &'%:'0/&A0'>" &='
8))2/*&" &'%:'0/&A0'" B/0*$*7" $8)*" B$22
42/3=" /" B/0*$*7" +/2'0&-" /*(" )*" &='" ^111W
f111>"&='" '*7$*'"B$22"53A07'6" &)"/2'0&" &='
):'0/&)0?" K4" &='" 8))2/*&" &'%:'0/&A0'" 0$3'3
&)"/"80$&$8/2":)$*&"/@);'":0):'0"):'0/&$*7
&'%:'0/&A0'>" &='" 8))2/*&" &'%:'0/&A0'
B/0*$*7"$8)*"B$22"8'/3'"42/3=$*7"/*("B$22
0'%/$*"8)*3&/*&2."$22A%$*/&'(?
NOTE: On the 5000/9000 if the
coolant temperature icon is con-
stantly on, the engine will shut off if
vehicle speed is reduced to 1.5 kph
(0.9 MPH) or slower.
Charging System Warning
Icon (5000/9000)
M='" E=/07$*7" F.3&'%" C/0*$*7" K8)*" $3
('3$7*'("&)"B/0*"&='"):'0/&)0"$4"&='"@/&9
&'0." 8=/07$*7" 3.3&'%" $3" *)&" 4A*8&$)*$*7?
M='"$8)*"3=)A2("$22A%$*/&'"'/8="&$%'"&='
<'." $3" &A0*'(" &)" LJI" )0" FMDLM>" /*(" $&
3=)A2(" 7)" )A&" B='*" &='" '*7$*'" 3&/0&3?" K4
&='" $8)*" 3&/.3" $22A%$*/&'(" )0" $&" $22A%$9
*/&'3"B=$2'"&='"'*7$*'"$3"0A**$*7>"&='"@/&9
&'0." $3" *)&" @'$*7" 8=/07'(>" /*(" &='
3*)B%)@$2'"$3"0A**$*7")*"@/&&'0."0'3'0;'
:)B'0")*2.?
K4" &='" E=/07$*7" F.3&'%" C/0*$*7" K8)*
$22A%$*/&'3>".)A"3=)A2(>"/3"3))*"/3":)33$9
@2'>"&/<'"&='"3*)B%)@$2'"&)"/*"/A&=)0$Z'(
D08&$8" E/&" F*)B%)@$2'" ('/2'0" 4)0" 3'09
;$8'?"K4"*)&"A*('0"B/00/*&.>"&=$3"3'0;$8'"$3
/&" &='" ($380'&$)*" /*(" '\:'*3'" )4" &='
3*)B%)@$2'" )B*'0?" M='" '*7$*'" 1.22
345"673"B$&=)A&"@/&&'0.":)B'0?
CAUTION
At this point, take precautionary mea-
sures such as changing to loose
snow terrain, shutting the engine off
(allowing the engine to cool down),
and checking coolant level. If unable
to either determine or remedy the
problem, take the snowmobile to an
authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile
dealer for service. If not under war-
ranty, this service is at the discretion
and expense of the snowmobile
owner.

12
Low Oil Warning Icon
(8000)
M='"#)B"O$2"C/0*$*7"K8)*"$3"('3$7*'("&)
/2'0&" &='" 3*)B%)@$2'" ):'0/&)0" B='*" &='
)$2"$*"&='")$2"$*['8&$)*"0'3'0;)$0"7'&3"@'2)B
/" :0'380$@'(" 2';'2i" =)B';'0>" $&" $3" =$7=2.
0'8)%%'*('("&=/&"/";$3A/2";'0$4$8/&$)*")4
&='")$2"2';'2"$*"&='"0'3'0;)$0"@'"()*'":0$)0
&)" ):'0/&$*7" &='" 3*)B%)@$2'?" O*8'" &='
#)B"O$2"C/0*$*7"K8)*"$22A%$*/&'3"(A0$*7
):'0/&$)*")4"&='"3*)B%)@$2'>"&='"):'0/&)0
%A3&":'0$)($8/22."%)*$&)0"&='"2';'2")4")$2
$*"&='"0'3'0;)$0"/*("%A3&"4$22"&='"0'3'0;)$0
&='"*'\&"&$%'"7/3)2$*'"$3"/(('("&)"&='"7/3
&/*<?" M='" 5/2'0&" 2';'26" )4" &='" #)B" O$2
C/0*$*7" K8)*" $3" /::0)\$%/&'2."'QA/2"&)",
&/*<4A2" )4" 7/3)2$*'" A*('0" *)0%/2" ):'0/&9
$*7"8)*($&$)*3?
Oil Pressure Warning Icon
(5000/9000)
M='"O$2"N0'33A0'"C/0*$*7"K8)*"$*($8/&'3
'*7$*'" )$2" :0'33A0'>" *)&" &='" )$2" 2';'2i
=)B';'0>" $4" &='" )$2" 2';'2" $3" 2)B>" $&" %/.
/44'8&")$2":0'33A0'?
M='"$8)*"3=)A2("$22A%$*/&'"'/8="&$%'"&='
$7*$&$)*" 3B$&8=" $3" &A0*'(" &)" LJI" )0
FMDLM>" /*(" $&" 3=)A2(" 7)" )A&" B='*" &='
'*7$*'" 3&/0&3?" K4" &='" $8)*" $22A%$*/&'3
B=$2'"&='"'*7$*'"$3"0A**$*7>" )$2":0'33A0'
=/3" @''*" 2)3&" /*(" &='" '*7$*'" B$22" /A&)9
%/&$8/22."3=A&")44?"
K4" )$2" :0'33A0'" $3" 2)3&>" A3'" &='" 4)22)B$*7
:0)8'(A0'"&)"8='8<"&='")$2"2';'2b
,? C$&=" &='" '*7$*'" B/0%>" *)&'" &='" )$2
2';'2"$*"&='"3$7=&"72/33?"K4"&='"2';'2"$3
@'2)B" &='" 3$7=&" 72/33>" /((" )*2.
'*)A7=" 0'8)%%'*('(" )$2" A*&$2" $&" $3
;$3$@2'" $*" &='" 3$7=&" 72/33?" PO" IOM
);'04$22"&='"0'3'0;)$0"B$&=")$2?
SNO-244A
c? O:'*" &='" /$0" @2''(" @)2&" 2)8/&'(" )*
&='" )$2" :A%:" +@'*'/&=" &='" 8))2/*&
&/*<-"&)":A07'"/$0"40)%"&='")$2"=)3'?
PC016A
NOTE: When air can no longer be
heard purging from oil pump bleed,
tighten the bleed bolt to 7.5 ft-lb.
g? F&/0&" &='" '*7$*'?" M='" B/0*$*7" $8)*
3=)A2("7)")A&"B$&=$*"4$;'"3'8)*(3?"K4"&='
B/0*$*7"$8)*"7)'3")A&>"8='8<")$2"2';'2?
d? K4"&='"B/0*$*7"$8)*"()'3"*)&"7)")A&>
3=A&"&='"'*7$*'")44"$%%'($/&'2."/*(
0':'/&"3&':"ci"&='*"0':'/&"3&':"g?
K4"&='"B/0*$*7"$8)*"()'3"*)&"7)")A&")0"$4
&='"'*7$*'"()'3"*)&"3&/0&>"&/<'"&='"3*)B9
%)@$2'"&)"/*"/A&=)0$Z'("D08&$8"E/&"F*)B9
%)@$2'"('/2'0?"K4"*)&"A*('0"B/00/*&.>"&=$3
3'0;$8'"$3"/&"&='"($380'&$)*"/*("'\:'*3'")4
&='"3*)B%)@$2'")B*'0?
Diagnostic Codes
P$/7*)3&$8" 8)('3" /0'" /8&$;/&'(" @." &='
HES"/*("%/."@'"($3:2/.'(")*"&='"0'/(9
)A&"380''*"4)0"/"*A%@'0")4"0'/3)*3?
K4"/"8)('"$3"($3:2/.'("B=$2'"&='"'*7$*'"$3
0A**$*7>"&='"HES"$3"0'8'$;$*7"$*:A&"&=/&
$3")A&3$('")4"$&3"'3&/@2$3='(":/0/%'&'03?"K4
/"8)('"=/3"@''*"/8&$;/&'(>"&/<'"&='"3*)B9
%)@$2'"&)"/*"/A&=)0$Z'("D08&$8"E/&"F*)B9
%)@$2'" ('/2'0" 4)0" 3'0;$8'?" K4" *)&" A*('0
B/00/*&.>"&=$3"3'0;$8'"$3"/&"&='"($380'&$)*
/*("'\:'*3'")4"&='"3*)B%)@$2'")B*'0?
8000
D(($&$)*/2" 8)('3" /0'" ($3:2/.'(" )*" &='
0'/()A&" 380''*?" L'4'0" &)" &='" 4)22)B$*7
8=/0&"4)0"($/7*)3&$8"8)('3?
CAUTION
Do not attempt to start the engine
with the bleed bolt open.

13
5000/9000
M='3'"($/7*)3&$8" 8)('3" /0'"($3:2/.'(" )*
&='" 0'/()A&" 380''*" $*8)0:)0/&'(" B$&=$*
&='"3:''()%'&'0W&/8=)%'&'0?"L'4'0"&)"&='
4)22)B$*7"8=/0&"4)0"($/7*)3&$8"8)('3?
!"f111
Handlebar Height/Tilt
(M 8000 Sno Pro/LTD/
XF 8000 High Country)
M)" /([A3&" =/*(2'@/0" ='$7=&>" A3'" &='" 4)29
2)B$*7":0)8'(A0'b
,? R0)%"'/8="3$('")4"&='"3&''0$*7":)3&>
8)%:0'33"&='"2)8<$*7"&/@3"&)"A*2)8<
&='"=/*(2'@/0?
0747-618
c? C$&="&='"&/@3"8)%:0'33'(>"/([A3&"&='
=/*(2'@/0"A:")0"()B*"&)"&='"('3$0'(
:)3$&$)*i"&='*"0'2'/3'"&='"&/@3"&)"2)8<
&='"=/*(2'@/0"$*":2/8'?
NOTE: When the desired height is
found, make sure that the lock collar
is seated in the grooves by lifting up
and pressing down on the handlebar.
M)"/([A3&"=/*(2'@/0"&$2&>"A3'"&='"4)22)B$*7
:0)8'(A0'b
,? #))3'*" &='" 4)A0" 8/:" 380'B3" /*(" &$2&
&='"=/*(2'@/0"&)"&='"('3$0'(":)3$&$)*?
0747-617
c? M$7=&'*" &='" 4)A0" 8/:" 380'B3" ';'*2.
&)",^"4&92@?
Code Trouble
2Failureininjector(s).
4Openorshortcircuitinbarometric
pressure sensor.
5Openorshortcircuitinintakeairtem-
perature sensor.
6Openorshortcircuitinwatertempera-
ture sensor.
7Openorshortcircuitinthrottleposition
sensor.
12 Failure in ignition coil(s).
16 Incorrect adjustment/failure in APV
cable.
17 Failure in exhaust temperature sensor.
18 Failure in servomotor.
21 Open or short circuit in/or loose knock
sensor.
OCTN Low octane gasoline.
Code Trouble
1Failureinthefuelsystem.
2Failureininjector(PTO).
3Failureininjector(MAG).
4Failureinbarometricpressuresensor.
5Openorshortcircuitinintakemani-
fold air temperature sensor.
6Openorshortcircuitinwatertemper-
ature sensor.
7Openorshortcircuitinthrottleposi-
tion sensor.
8Openorshortcircuitinmanifoldair
pressure sensor.
9Failureincrankshaftpositionsensor.
11 Failure in speed sensor.
12 Failure in coil (MAG).
13 Failure in coil (PTO).
14 Failure in ISC valve.
15 Failure in oxygen sensor.
19 Failure in camshaft position sensor.
21* Open or short circuit in/or loose knock
sensor.
22* Failure in injector (PTO secondary).
23* Failure in injector (MAG secondary).
25 Failure in shifting system/gear position
switch.
26 Malfunction in air pressure sensor.
29 Malfunction in shift control switch.
OCTN* Low octane gasoline.
! WARNING
Tighten the cap screws according to
specifications to prevent unexpected
“movement” of the handlebar during
operation over rough terrain. DO NOT
position handlebar so steering (maxi-
mum right/left turning capabilities) or
throttle and brake controls are affected.

14
Handlebar Tilt
M='" =/*(2'@/0" 8/*" @'" /([A3&'(" &)" &='
):'0/&)0Y3":0'4'0'*8'?"M)"/([A3&"&='"=/*9
(2'@/0>"A3'"&='"4)22)B$*7":0)8'(A0'b
,? L'%);'" &='" =/*(2'@/0" 8);'0i" &='*
2))3'*" &='" '$7=&" 8/:" 380'B3" 3'8A0$*7
&='"=/*(2'@/0"8/:3"&)"&='"0$3'0"/*("&='
0$3'0"&)"&='"3&''0$*7":)3&?
0745-848
c? D([A3&" &='" =/*(2'@/0" &)" ):'0/&)0Y3
('3$0'(" :)3$&$)*>" &$7=&'*" &='" 8/:
380'B3"';'*2."&)",^"4&92@>"/*("8='8<
3&''0$*7" 4)0" %/\$%A%" 0$7=&W2'4&
&A0*$*7"8/:/@$2$&$'3?
NOTE: Do not rotate the handlebar
to a position that allows air to enter
the brake system.
Speedometer/
Tachometer Angle
M='" 3:''()%'&'0W&/8=)%'&'0" 8/*" @'
/([A3&'(" &)" &='" ):'0/&)0Y3" ('3$0'(" :)3$9
&$)*?"M)"/([A3&>"A3'"&='"4)22)B$*7":0)8'9
(A0'?
,? #))3'*"&='"2)8<"*A&3"/*("8/:"380'B3
)*" '/8=" 3$('" )4" &='" 3:''()%'&'0W
&/8=)%'&'0"@0/8<'&?
c? D([A3&" &='" 3:''()%'&'0W&/8=)%'&'0
&)"&='"('3$0'("/*72'i"&='*"&$7=&'*"&='
2)8<"*A&3"3'8A0'2.?
Exhaust System
M='"'\=/A3&"3.3&'%"$3"('3$7*'("&)"0'(A8'
*)$3'" /*(" &)" $%:0);'" &='" &)&/2" :'04)09
%/*8'")4"&='"'*7$*'?"K4"/*."'\=/A3&"3.39
&'%" 8)%:)*'*&" $3" 0'%);'(" 40)%" &='
'*7$*'" /*(" &='" '*7$*'" $3" 0A*>" 3';'0'
'*7$*'"(/%/7'"B$22"0'3A2&?
Air-Intake Silencer
J3'("$*"8)*[A*8&$)*"B$&="&='"4A'2"$*&/<'
3.3&'%" $3" /" 3:'8$/22."('3$7*'(" /$09$*&/<'
3$2'*8'0?"M='":A0:)3'")4"&='"3$2'*8'0"$3"&)
QA$'&"&='"$*&/<'")4"40'3="/$0?"F$*8'"&='"4A'2
$*&/<'" 3.3&'%" $3" 8/2$@0/&'(" B$&=" &='" /$09
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N'04)0%/*8'"B$22"*)&"@'"$%:0);'("$4"&='
/$09$*&/<'" 3$2'*8'0" $3" 0'%);'(?" K*" 8)*9
&0/3&>"3';'0'"'*7$*'"(/%/7'"B$22")88A0?
Cooling System
M='3'" 3*)B%)@$2'3" /0'" 'QA$::'(" B$&=" /
82)3'(" 2$QA$(" 8))2$*7" 3.3&'%" 4)0" '*7$*'
8))2$*7?" M='" 8))2$*7" 3.3&'%" 3=)A2(" @'
$*3:'8&'(" (/$2." 4)0" 2'/</7'"/*(" (/%/7'?
D23)>"&='"8))2/*&"2';'2"3=)A2("@'"8='8<'(
(/$2.?" K4" 2'/</7'" )0" (/%/7'" $3" ('&'8&'(>
&/<'" &='" 3*)B%)@$2'" &)" /*" /A&=)0$Z'(
D08&$8" E/&" F*)B%)@$2'" ('/2'0" 4)0" 3'09
;$8'?"K4"*)&"A*('0"B/00/*&.>"&=$3"3'0;$8'"$3
/&" &='" ($380'&$)*" /*(" '\:'*3'" )4" &='
3*)B%)@$2'")B*'0?
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;)$0>" A3'" /*" '&=.2'*'" 72.8)29@/3'(" 8))29
/*&WB/&'0" %$\&A0'" B=$8=" B$22" 3/&$34." &='
8)2('3&"/*&$8$:/&'("B'/&='0"8)*($&$)*3")4
.)A0"/0'/"$*"/88)0(/*8'"B$&="&='"8))2/*&
%/*A4/8&A0'0Y3"0'8)%%'*(/&$)*3?
NOTE: On the HCR, M LTD, and M
8000 Sno Pro if operating on ice or
hard-packed snow, the ice scratch-
ers must be engaged to reduce
engine overheating.
NOTE: If operating on ice or hard-
packed snow conditions, it is recom-
mended that Ice Scratchers (p/n 5639-
897) be installed to reduce wear strip
wear and engine overheating.
! WARNING
Tighten cap screws according to
specifications to prevent unexpected
“movement” of the handlebar during
operation over rough terrain. DO NOT
position the handlebar so steering
(maximum right/left turning capabili-
ties) or throttle and brake controls
are affected.
CAUTION
These snowmobiles are not designed
to be operated in dusty conditions.
Operating the snowmobile in dusty
conditions will result in severe
engine damage.

15
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&)"E))2/*&"#';'2"3A@93'8&$)*"$*"&='"S/$*9
&'*/*8'"3'8&$)*?
Battery " (Electric Start)
K&"$3"'\&0'%'2."$%:)0&/*&"&=/&"&='"@/&&'0.
@'" %/$*&/$*'(" /&" 4A22" 8=/07'" /&" /22" &$%'3
/*("&=/&"&='"@/&&'0."8)**'8&$)*3"@'"82'/*
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*'8'33/0.>"0'4'0"&)"V/&&'0."3A@93'8&$)*"$*
&='"S/$*&'*/*8'"3'8&$)*?
Jump-Starting (5000/
9000)
NOTE: Arctic Cat does not recom-
mend jump-starting a snowmobile
with a dead battery but rather to
remove the battery, service it, and
correctly charge it; however, in an
emergency, it may be necessary to
jump-start a snowmobile. If so, use
the following procedure to carefully
and safely complete this procedure.
NOTE: To access the battery, the
seat must be removed.
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32$('"/*."&'0%$*/2"@))&3"/B/.?
c? K*3:'8&" &='" @/&&'0." 4)0" /*." 3$7*3" )4
'2'8&0)2.&'"2'/<3>"2))3'"&'0%$*/23>")0
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@/&&'0." 8/3'3" %/." $*($8/&'" /" 40)Z'*
)0"3=)0&'("@/&&'0.?
g? K*3:'8&" &='" ;'=$82'" &)" @'" A3'(" 4)0
[A%:93&/0&$*7"&)"('&'0%$*'"$4";)2&/7'
/*("70)A*(":)2/0$&."/0'"8)%:/&$@2'?
M='";'=$82'"%A3&"=/;'"/",c9;)2&"PE>
*'7/&$;'"70)A*("'2'8&0$8/2"3.3&'%?
d? S);'"&='";'=$82'"&)"@'"A3'("4)0"&='
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&='"[A%:'0"8/@2'3"'/3$2."0'/8=i"&='*
3'&" /*(" 2)8<"&='" @0/<'3>" 3=A&" )44"/22
'2'8&0$8/2" /88'33)0$'3>" /*(" &A0*" &='
$7*$&$)*"3B$&8="ORR?
NOTE: Make sure all switches on
the snowmobile to be jump-started
are turned OFF.
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3A8="/3"8'22" :=)*'3>"GNF"A*$&3>"/*(
0/($)3")*"@)&=";'=$82'3?
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+0'(-"8/@2'"&)"&='":)3$&$;'"+j-"&'0%$9
*/2"+,-")4"&='"('/("@/&&'0."+E-"@'$*7
8/0'4A2" *)&" &)" &)A8=" /*." %'&/2" B$&=
&='" )&='0" 82/%:i" &='*" /&&/8=" &='
)&='0" 82/%:" )4" &='" :)3$&$;'" +0'(-
8/@2'"&)"&='":)3$&$;'"+j-"&'0%$*/2"+c-
)4"&='"7))("@/&&'0."+V-?
CAUTION
On the 5000/9000, always turn the
ignition switch key to the OFF posi-
tion when the snowmobile is not
being used. Leaving the ignition
switch in the ON position will result in
discharging the battery and possible
damage to the battery.
! WARNING
Improper handling or connecting of a
battery may result in severe injury
including acid burns, electrical burns,
or blindness as a result of an explo-
sion. Always remove rings and
watches.
! WARNING
Any time service is performed on a
battery, the following must be
observed: keep sparks, open flame,
cigarettes, or any other flame away.
Always wear safety glasses. Protect
skin and clothing when handling a
battery. When servicing a battery in
an enclosed space, keep the area
well-ventilated.
! WARNING
If any of these conditions exist, DO
NOT attempt to jump-start, boost, or
charge the battery. An explosion
could occur causing serious injury.
CAUTION
Always make sure the electrical sys-
tems are of the same voltage and
ground polarity prior to connecting
jumper cables. If not, severe electri-
cal damage may occur.
CAUTION
Failure to disconnect electronic
accessories during jump-starting
may cause system damage due to
power spikes.

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0744-527
 NOTE: Some jumper cables may be
the same color but the clamps or ends
will be color-coded red and black.
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[A%:'0"8/@2'"+@2/8<-"&)"&='"*'7/&$;'
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+V-i" &='*" /&&/8=" &='" )&='0" 82/%:" )4
&='"*'7/&$;'"+@2/8<-"[A%:'0"8/@2'"+d-
&)"/*"A*:/$*&'("%'&/2"3A04/8'"+D-")*
&='"'*7$*'")0"40/%'"B'22"/B/."40)%
&='" ('/(" @/&&'0." /*(" 4A'2" 3.3&'%
8)%:)*'*&3?
]? F&/*("B'22"/B/."40)%"&='"('/("@/&9
&'0." /*(" 3&/0&" &='" ;'=$82'" B$&=" &='
7))(" @/&&'0.?" D22)B" &='" ;'=$82'" &)
0A*" 4)0" 3';'0/2" %$*A&'3" /::2.$*7
3)%'"8=/07'"&)"&='"('/("@/&&'0.?
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@/&&'0."/*("/22)B"$&"&)"0A*"4)0"3';'0/2
%$*A&'3" @'4)0'" ($38)**'8&$*7" &='
[A%:'0"8/@2'3?
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8/0'4A2" *)&" &)" 3=)0&" 8/@2'3" /7/$*3&
@/0'"%'&/2?
NOTE: Have the battery and elec-
trical system checked prior to oper-
ating the snowmobile again.
Drive Clutch and Driven
Clutch
M='"(0$;'"82A&8="/*("(0$;'*"82A&8="()"*)&
0'QA$0'" 2A@0$8/&$)*i" &='0'4)0'>" *)" 3:'8$/2
%/$*&'*/*8'"$3"0'QA$0'("@."&='"3*)B%)9
@$2'")B*'0"'\8':&"4)0":'0$)($8/2"82'/*$*7?"
X)B';'0>" &='" (0$;'" 82A&8=" /*(" (0$;'*
82A&8=" 3=)A2(" @'" ($3/33'%@2'(>" 82'/*'(>
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4$03&?"M=$3"3'0;$8'"$3"/&"&='"($380'&$)*"/*(
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/A&=)0$Z'("D08&$8"E/&"F*)B%)@$2'"('/2'0
4)0"4A0&='0"$*4)0%/&$)*?
Drive Clutch/Driven
Clutch Alignment
M='" /2$7*%'*&" @'&B''*" &='" (0$;'" 82A&8=
/*("(0$;'*"82A&8="$3"3'&"/&"&='"4/8&)0.?"I)09
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82A&8=" $3" 0'%);'(" )0" ($3/33'%@2'(?" X)B9
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4)0"&=$3"3'0;$8'?"K4"*)&"A*('0"B/00/*&.>"&=$3
3'0;$8'"$3"/&"&='"($380'&$)*"/*("'\:'*3'")4
&='"3*)B%)@$2'")B*'0?
Fuel Pump
M='" 4A'2" :A%:" $3" ('3$7*'(" &)" :0);$('
/('QA/&'" /%)A*&" )4" 7/3" &)" &='" $*['8&)03
/&" /22" &=0)&&2'" 3'&&$*73?" K4" /" 4A'2" ('2$;'0.
:0)@2'%" $3" 3A3:'8&'(>" &/<'" &='" 3*)B%)9
@$2'"&)"/*"/A&=)0$Z'("D08&$8"E/&"F*)B%)9
@$2'" ('/2'0?" K4" *)&" A*('0" B/00/*&.>" &=$3
3'0;$8'"$3"/&"&='"($380'&$)*"/*("'\:'*3'")4
&='"3*)B%)@$2'")B*'0?
! WARNING
Never make the final connection to a
battery as a spark could ignite hydro-
gen gases causing an explosion of
the battery resulting in acid burns or
blindness.
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to service the drive
clutch and driven clutch. The drive
clutch and driven clutch must be ser-
viced by an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer only.