Arctic Cat Pantera 1978 User manual

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Speedometer Kit No. 0134-953
(Revised 3-3-77)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Form No. 0153-072
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0725·087
Kit consists of the following:
Part No. Oty. Description
0123-700 2Nut, w/Washer
0120-285 1 Speedometer Head
0120-284 1
Drive Adaptor
0120-253 1Ring Bracket
0120-248 1Cable, Drive
Adaptor
Part No.
0120-247
0120-246
0120-286
Oty.
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Description
Bushing, Drive
Bracket
Cable,
Speedometer Dr.
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NOTE: The 77-78 Pantera models and 77-78
Lynx models require the use of a cable
conversion kit, P.N. 0136-027.
Equipment Necessary: Pliers, Hammer
3/8-inch
Wrench, and 1/2-inch Socket.
1. Place the drive bushing in position and drive
into the track drive shaft; then insert the short
drive adaptor cable.
5. Remove the dash insert
from the console; then
slide speedometer head into position.
6.
Slide bracket over mounting studs; then secure
in place
with two lock nuts.
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NOTE: For installation on all 1976 models
except Jag, the brown harnesswire w/terminal
must be secured to either mounting stud. For
previous models, this is not necessary.
2. Remove the three lock nuts securing bearing
flange on the exposed end
of the track drive
shaft. DO
NOT REMOVE BOLTS.
3.
Check the setting of the drive adaptor. The unit
can be used for either RH or LH drive. To
change setting, just remove cap and place on
opposite side of drive adaptor. Use the ref-
erence marks on the housings.
7.
Connect the remaining end of speedometer
cable to the speedometer head.
8.
For all 1976 models except Jag, plug the
speedometer harness in main wiring harness.
On 1976 Jag and previous models,
cut the
connector off the speedometer harness; then
install the spad-type terminal supplied in the kit
on the white w/black wire. Discard the
connector.
4. Connect one end of the speedometer cable to
the drive nut.
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NOTE: The cable must be threaded through
the hole in the front end side plate (justbehind
tie rod cut-out) on the 1976 Pantera.
9. Plug the wire onto an open terminal on the back
of the
light switch, adjacentto the white w/black
wire.

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Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701
FOREWORD
This comprehensive manual contains service,
maintenance and
troubleshooting information
for the 1978 Pantera, Panther, Cheetah, Jag and
Lynx Arctic Cat snowmobiles. The manual is
designed to aid service personnel in service-
oriented application as well as use as a textbook
for service training.
The manual is divided into sections. Each section
of the manual covers a specific snowmobile
component or system and, in addition to the
standard service procedures, includes general
troubleshooting and inspection instructions.
The service technician should familiarize himself
with the operation and construction of each
component or system of the 1978 Pantera,
Panther, Cheetah, Jag and Lynx by carefully
studying this manual. This manual will assist the
service technician to become more aware of and
efficient with servicing procedures. Such effici-
ency not only helps build consumer confidence
but saves time and labor too.
At the
time of publication, all information, photos
and illustrations were technically correct. Be-
cause
Arctic Enterprises, Inc. constantly refines
and improves its products, no retroactive
obliga-
tion is incurred.
Keep this manual accessible in the
shop area for
use as a reference tool.
Technical Publications
Arctic Enterprises, Inc.
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Page
General Information
1-4
Spec ifi cati ons
5-12
Set-Up
13-20
Engine
21-65
Fuel System
66-79
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Drive System
80-109
Suspension System
110-127
Electrical System
128-163
Steering and Body
164-179
Accessories
180-211
Troubleshooting
212-227
Aids for Maintenance
228-235

SECTION 1- GENERAL INFORMATION
TABLE OF
CONTENTS.
Break-In Procedure 2
Fuel
Mixing 2
Genuine Parts 2
Summer Storage 3

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CAUTION
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Break-In
Procedure
The 1978 Pantera, Cheetah, Panther, Jag and
Lynx snowmobiles require a short break-in when
new or after the engine has been overhauled.
Strict adherence to the following break-in
procedure will contribute to optimum perfor-
mance and longevity of the Arctic Cat Spirit
engine.
For thefirstten (10) hours, the engine must not be
subjected to heavy load conditions or prolonged
full throttle operation. During break-in, a maxi-
mum of 3/4 throttle is recommended. Operating
speeds should be varied with short bursts of full
throttle operation. Do not run the engine at a
steady speed
or at wide open throttle (WOT) for a
prolonged period of time.
The 1978 Arctic Cat snowmobile carburetors
have been calibrated for a mixture of gasoline
(88 octane minimum. 92 octane minimum)
and Arctic Cat Snowmobile Oil. Therefore.
unless absolutely necessary DO NOT use
regular brand snowmobile oils. If regular
brand snowmobile oil is used. however. mix
gasoline (88 octane minimum. 92 octane
minimum) and oil using a 20: 1 ratio (20 parts
gasoline to 1 part oil). DO NOT use outboard
motor oil or regular mineral oils because
engine damage will likely result.
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88
OCTANE 1/
After the engine is broken-in, the top speed may
gradually be increased.
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During any break-in period, only a 25:1 fuel
mixture ratio is recommended.
PANTERA FC
PANTHER,CHEETAH
JAG, LYNX
PANTERA FA
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Fuel Mixing
The two-cycle Arctic Cat Spirit engine requires a
lubricating oil to be mixed with the gasoline for
lubrication and internal engine cooling. The oil is
used to
lubricate the crankshaft, connecting
rods, bearings, pistons and cylinder walls;
excessive wear will also be prevented. Because of
the importance of a good engine lubricant, Arctic
recommends the following fuel and oil:
Fuel 88
Octane minimum -Pantera FC,
Panther,
Cheetah, Jag, Lynx
92 Octane minimum - Pantera FA
Oil
Arctic Spirit 50:1*
*If this oil is not available, use a good quality SAE
30 W
snowmobile oil.
The correct ratio of gasoline to oil is 50:1 (fifty
parts of 88 or 92 octane minimum grade gasoline
with one part of snowmobile oil). This is
equivalent to one pint of Arctic Spirit 50:1 oil to 6
US
gallons of gasoline.
Genuine Parts
When replacement of a part is necessary, use
only genuine Arctic Cat replacement parts. They
are precision-made to ensure high quality and
correct fit. Referto the 1978 Pantera Parts Manual
(Form No. 0185-107), Panther Parts Manual
(Form No. 0185-104), Cheetah Parts Manual
(Form No. 0185-103), Jag Parts Manual (Form
No. 0185-102) or
the Lynx Parts Manual (Form
No. 0185-101) for the correct part number,
quantity needed and description.

Summer Storage
Priorto storing the snowmobile forthe summer, it
must be
properly serviced to prevent rusting and
component deterioration. Arctic recommends
the
following procedure to prepare the snowmo-
bile for storage.
1. Remove the seat cushion from the tunnel.
Wash the
cushion with a damp rag and store
the
cushion in a dry place.
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NOTE: On some models the cushion cannot
be removed, clean with the seat in place.
2.
Thoroughly clean all dirt, oil, grassand other
foreign matter from all areas of the snowmo-
bile, being careful to keep water out of any
part of the
engine or intake silencer.
3. Drain all fuel
from the tank(s); then allow the
engine to idle until it stops from lack of fuel.
4. Plug the hole in the
muffler and air intake
silencer
with clean rags.
5. Remove the spark plugs
from the cylinder
head. Pull the recoil until the piston reaches
TDC; then pour one ounce of Arctic Cat
Engine Preservative or
snowmobile oil into
the spark plug hole. Repeat on the opposite
cylinder and install spark plugs. Pull the
recoil several times.
6. Remove
the chain case cover and drain the
lubricant. Install the cover and pour 8 ounces
of Arctic Chain Lube into the filler hole.
7. Remove the
drive belt and place in a card-
board sleeve.
8.
Check the drive clutch and driven pulley for
wear.
9.
Apply a light coat of oil on all steering post
bushings, ski spindles and the front and rear
arm pivot
bushings of the skid frame.
10.
Lubricate the grease fittings on the rear arm
of the skid frame and the
lower steering post
brackets
with a low-temperature grease.
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NOTE: Lube grease fittings on front arm if
so equipped.
11. Loosen the
track tension bolts and rotate the
track
occasionally during the storage period.
12.
Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws.
13. Clean and
polish the hood, console and
chassis
with an automotive cleaner wax.
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NOTE: Do not use spray waxes containing
silicone. Silicone will damage plastic parts.
14.
Block the entire machine off the ground and
use a cover to
protect it from dust and dirt.
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SECTION 2- SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
General Specifications 6
Engine Specifications . 7
Drive System Specifications 8
Fuel
System Specifications . 9
Ignition System Specifications .10
Engine Fastening Torque Specifications .11
Engine Torque Patterns ........ .. .12
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM
PANTERA FC
PANTERA FA PANTHER CHEETAH 5000 JAG 2000 JAG 3000
LYNXT LYNXS
4000 5000
Length cm 261 261 265 258 257 257 241 241
wlSkis in. 103 103 104.5 102 101.5 101.5 95 95
Height cm 107 107 107 107 100 100 107 107
w/Windshield in. 42 42 42 42 39.5 39.5 42 42
Height wlo cm 81 81 85 85 82 82 82 82
Windshield in. 32 32 33.5 33.5 32.5 32.5 32.5 32.5
Overall cm 96 96 86 86 86 86 84 84
Width in. 38 38 34 34 34 34 33 33
Track cm 41 41 43 43 38 38 38 38
Width in. 16 16 17 17 15 15 15 15
Curb kg 199 207 198 194 183 183 175 166
Weight Ib 438 457 436 427 403 403 385 365
Dry kg 176 173 180 176 165 165 154 146
Weight Ib 389 381 396 387 365 365 340 322
Fuel Tank L 26.9 26.9 or 38.2 24.6 24.6 24.6 24.6 24.6 24.6
Capacity USgal 7.1 7.1 or 10.1 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
Ski cm 76 76 66 66 71 71 69 69
Centers in. 30 30 26 26 28 28 27 27
Brake Type Caliper Disc Caliper Disc Caliper Disc Caliper Disc Caliper Disc Caliper Disc Caliper Disc Caliper Disc

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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM PANTERA FC
PANTERA FA PANTHER 4000 PAN/CHE 5000 JAG 2000 JAG 3000
LYNXT LYNXS
Model AE50A2
AC50F2 AC44A3 AB50A3
AA28F3 AA34F3
AA28F2/F3 AB25F1
Type 2 cycle 2 cycle 2 cycle 2 cycle 2 cycle 2 cycle 2 cycle 2 cycle
No. of Cylinders 22 2 2222 1
Lubrication System Gas/Oil Mix Gas/Oil Mix GastOil Mix Gas/Oil
Mix Gas/Oil Mix Gas/Oil Mix Gas/Oil Mix Gas/Oil Mix
Manual Start Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std.
Electric Start Optional
N/A
Optional Optional Optional Optional
N/A N/A
Bore (mm) 70 70 65 70 54 60 54 70
(ln.)
2.756 2.756 2.559 2.756 2.126 2.362 2.126 2.756
Stroke (mm) 65 65 65 65 60 60 60 65
(in.)
2.559 2.559 2.559 2.559 2.362 2.362 2.362 2.559
Displacement (cc) 500 500 431 500 275 339 275 250
(CU in.) 30.50 30.50 26.29 30.50 16.77 20.67 16.77 15.25
Compression
Ratio 6.5:1 6.9:1 6.6: 1 6.5:1 6.5:1 6.8:1 6.5:1 6.8:1
Piston Ring
End Gap Wear (mm) 0.20 -0.83 0.20 - 0.83 0.15 - 0.80 0.20 - 0.83 0.15 - 0.80 0.15 - 0.80 0.15 - 0.80 0.20 - 0.83
Limit
(tn.) 0.008 - 0.033 0.008 - 0.033 0.006 - 0.031 0.008 - 0.033 0.006 - 0.031 0.006 - 0.031 0.006 - 0.031 0.008 - 0.033
Piston
Skirt/
Cylinder (mm) 0.05 - 0.06 0.05 - 0.06 0.05 - 0.06 0.05 - 0.06 0.04 - 0.06 0.04 - 0.06 0.04 - 0.06 0.05 - 0.06
Clearance"
(in.)
0.0020 . 0.0025 0.0020-0.0025 0.0020-0.0025 0.0020-0.0025 0.0015-0.0025 0.0015-0.0020 0.0015-0.0025 0.0020-0.0025
Piston Pin (rnrn) 18 18 18 18 16 16 16 18
Diameters
(in.)
0.7085-0.7087 0.7085-0.7087 0.7085-0.7087 0.7085-0.7087 0.6297-0.6299 0.6297-0.6299 0.6297-0.6299 0.7085-0.7087
Piston Pin (mm) 18 18 18 18 16 16 16 18
Bore Diameters
(in.) 0.7085-0.7089 0.7085-0.7089 0.7085-0.7089 0.7085-0.7089 0.6298-0.6301 0.6298-0.6301 0.6298-0.6301 0.7085-0.7089
Connecting Rod
Small End (mm) 23.00-23.03 23.00-23.03 23.00-23.03 23.00-23.03 21.00-21.01 21.00-21.01 21.00-21.01 23.00-23.03
Diameter
(in.) 0.9059-0.9067 0.9059-0.9067 0.9059-0.9067 0.9059-0.9067' 0.8268-0.8273 0.8268-0.8273 0.8268-0.8273 0.9059-0.9067
Connecting Rod (rnrn) 0.02-0.03 0.02-0.03 0.02-0.03 0.02-0.03 0.02-0.03 0.02-0.03 0.02-0.03 0.02-0.03
Radial Play (in.I 0.0008-0.0012 0.0008-0.0012 0.0008-0.0012 0.0008-0.0012 0.0008-0.0012 0.0008-0.0012 0.0008-0.0012 0.0008-0.0012
Crankshaft
[rnm)
0.05-0.10 0.05-0.10 0.05-0.10 0.05-0.10 0.05-0.10 0.05-0.10 0.05-0.10 0.05-0.10
End Play
(in.) 0.002-0.004 0.002-0.004 0.002-0.004 0.002-0.004 0.002-0.004 0.002-0.004 0.002-0.004 0.002-0.004
Crankshaft (mm) 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.06 0.05 0.05 0.05
Runout
(in.)
0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002
..... *The specifications in the abovechart are manufacturing tolerances. The piston skirt/cylinder clearance wear limit for all models is0.15 mm or 0.006 of an inch.

DRIVE SYS' , SPECIFICATIONS
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ITEM PANTERA FC PANTERA FA PANTHER 4000 PAN/CHE 5000 JAG 2000 JAG 3000
LYNXT LYNXS
DRIVE CLUTCH:
Engagement
Speed· rpm 2600 3300 3300 3400 3400 3200 3400 3200
Weight Color/ Yellow Black Yellow Red White Black White Yellow
Part Number 0146·123 0146-105 0146-307 0146·286 0146-104 0146-105 0146-104 0146-123
Spring Color/ Green Green Red Green Green Yellow Green Yellow
Part Number 0146-068 0146·068 0146-313 0146·068 0146-068 0146-067 0146-068 0146·067
Roller Assembly
Part Number 0146-355 0146·355 0146-214 0146·355 0146-355 0146-214 0146-355 0146·355
Ramp Part Number 0146-362 0146-294 0146·290 0146-294 0146-294 0146-290 0146-294 0146-294
Drive Clutch/
Driven Pulley
Center-to-Center
Distance (ern] 30.5 30.5 25.9 25.9 28.9 28.9 25.9 25.9
(in.)
12.0 12.0 10.2 10.2 11.375 11.375 10.2 10.2
Drive Clutch/
Driven Pulley (mm) 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.5
Offset (In.) 0.454 0.454 0.454 0.454 0.454 0.454 0.454 0.454
DRIVE BELT:
Part Number 0227-020 0227-020 0227-007 0227-019 0227-014 0227-014 0227-007 0227-007
Belt Width (ern) 3.17 3.17 3.17 3.17 3.17 3.17 3.17 3.17
(in.)
1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
Outside (ern) 118.6 118.6 109.8 109.8 115.6 115.6 109.8 109.8
Circumference (in.) 46.7 46.7 43.25 43.25 45.5 45.5 43.25 43.25
Belt Taper Angle +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3
26° 26°
-2
28°
-2
28° 28°
-2
28° 28° 28°
-2 -2
-2 -2
-2
CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS:
Sprocket-
Top/Bottom
18/33 20/35 21/33 21/33 19/39 20/39 19/39 19/39
Chain Pitch 66 68 90 90 70 70 90 90
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FUEL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
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PANTERA FC
PANTERA FA PANTHER 4000 PAN/CHE 5000 JAG 2000 JAG 3000
LYNXT LYNXS
Carburetor Type
Mikuni VM-34 Mikuni VM-32
Mikuni VM-34 Mikuni VM-34 Mikuni VM-30 Mikuni VM-30
Mikuni VM-30 Mikuni VM-30
No. of Carburetors 1211 1 1 1 1
Venturi Dia. (rnrn] 34 32 34 34 30 30 30 30
(in.)
1.33 1.25 1.33 1.33 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18
Main Jet 300 350 270 280 180 210 160 160
Pilot Jet 22.5 30 30 25 20 25 20 20
Jet Needle 6DH4-4 6DH7-4 6DH4-3 6DH8-2 5DP7-3 5DP7-3 5DP7-3 5DP7-3
Needle Jet
0-0 (166)
0-0 (159) P-6 (251) P-6 (251)
P-O (169) P-4 (169)
P-O (169) P-4 (169)
Cutaway 3.0 3.5 2.5 3.0 2.0 2.5 2.0 2.0
Inlet Seat 1.5 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Air Screw-
Turns
Out
1-1/2 1
3/4
1-1/4 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Fuel Pump
Part Number 0109-875 0109-780 0109-875 0109-875 0109-887 0109-887 0109-887 0109-887
Recommended Fuel -
Min. Octane 88 92 88 88 88 88 88 88
Mixing Ratio -
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Spirit Oil 50:1 50:1 50: 1 50:1 50:1 50:1 50:1 50:1
- Other Oil 20:1 20:1 20:1 20:1 20:1 20:1 20:1 20:1
Engine Break-In
Ratio
w/Spirit Oil 25:1 25:1 25:1 25:1 25:1 25:1 25:1 25:1

IGNITION SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
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ITEM
PANTERA FC PANTERA FA PANTHER 4000 PAN/CHE 5000 JAG 2000
JAG 3000
LYNX T LYNX T LYNX S
Nippon Denso Kokusan Nippon Denso Nippen Denso Kokusan Kokusan Kokusan Nippon Denso Nippon Denso
Ignition Type COl COl COl COl COl COl COl COl Breaker Point
Volt/Watt
12/150 12/120 12/150-
12/150
12/120 12/120 12/120 12/120 12/120
Ignition Timing
-Degree BTDC 18°@6000 20o@6000 18°@6000 18°@6000 16°@6000 16°@6000 16°@6000 18°@6000 22°@6000
-mm BTDC 2.02 2.49 2.02 2.02 1.44 1.44 1.44 1.86 3.00
--in. BTDC 0.080 0.098 0.080 0.080 0.056 0.056 0.056 0.073 0.118
Spark Plug-Std. BR9ES NGK BR9ES NGK BR8ES
NGK BR9ES NGK BR8ES NGK BR8ES NGK
BR8ES NGK BR8ES NGK BR9ES NGK
Spark Plug Gap (rnrn) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
[in.) 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020
Plug Cap
Resistance· ohms 5k 10k 5k 5k 5k 5k 5k 10k 10k
Ignition Coil
-Primary
Resistance (ohm) 0.3 0.23 0.3 0.3 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.9
- Secondary
Resistance (ohms) l.4k
l.4k l.4k l.4k
5.8k 5.8k 5.8k 5.8k 7.6k
Charge/Trigger Coil Charge 200 Charge 127 Charge 200 Charge 200 Charge 127 Charge 127 Charge 127 Charge 127 3.82
Resistance (ohms) Trigger 32 Trigger 31 Trigger 32 Trigger 32 Trigger 44 Trigger 44 Trigger 44 Trigger 44 Excitor
Lighting Coil
Resistance (ohm) 0.17 0.18 0.17 0.17 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.14
Condenser Capacity -- - -- - --0.3
micro
farad
Condensor Series
Less than
Resistance - - -- - - --1 ohm
Condenser Leakage - - - - ----20 megohms
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ENGINE FASTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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PANTERA FC PANTERA FA PANTHER 4000 PAN!CHE 5000 JAG 2000 JAG 3000
LYNX T LYNXS
Cylinder kg-m 1.8 - 2.2 1.8 - 2.2 1.8 - 2.2 1.8 - 2.2 3.0
-4.0
3.0 - 4.0 3.0
-4.0 1.8 - 2.2
Head
ft-lb 13 - 16 13 - 16 13 - 16 13 - 16 22 - 29 22 - 29 22 - 29 13 - 16
Cylinder kg-m 3.0
-4.0
3.0 - 4.0 3.0 - 4.0 3.0 - 4.0 3.0
-4.0 3.0 -4.0
3.0 -4.0 3.0 -4.0
Base f t-lb
22·29
22 - 29 22 - 29 22 - 29 22 - 29 22 - 29 22 - 29 22 - 29
Crankcase kg-m 0.8 - 1.0 0.8 - 1.0 0.8 - 1.0 0.8 - 1.0 0.8 - 1.0 0.8 - 1.0 0.8 - 1.0 0.8 - 1.0
6mm ft-Ib 6-7 6-7
6-7 6-7
6-7 6 - 7
6-7
6-7
Crankcase kg-m 1.8 - 2.2 1.8 - 2.2 1.8 - 2.2 1.8 - 2.2 1.8 - 2.2 1.8 - 2.2 1.8 - 2.2 1.8 - 2.2
8mm
tt-lb
13 - 16 13 - 16 13 - 16 13 - 16 13 - 16 13 - 16 13 - 16 13 - 16
Crankcase kg-m 2.0 - 3.0 2.0 - 3.0 2.0 - 3.0 2.0 - 3.0 2.0 - 3.0 2.0 - 3.0 2.0 - 3.0 2.0 - 3.0
10 mm f
t-lb
15 - 22 15 - 22 15 - 22 15 - 22 15 - 22 15 - 22 15 - 22 15 - 22
Flywheel kg-m 6.8 - 8.7 6.8 - 8.7 6.8 - 8.7 6.8 - 8.7 6.8 - 8.7 6.8 - 8.7 6.8 - 8.7 6.8 - 8.7
ft-lb
49 - 63 49 - 63 49 - 63 49 - 63 49 - 63 49 - 63 49 - 63 49 - 63
Intake kg-m 1.5 - 1.9
1.5-1.9
1.5 - 1.9 1.5 - 1.9 1.5 - 1.9
1.5-1.9
1.5 - 1.9
1.5-1.9
Manifold f t-lb 11 - 14 11 - 14 11 - 14 11 - 14 11 - 14 11 - 14 11 - 14 11 - 14
Exhaust kg-m
1.5-1.9
1.5 - 1.9 1.5-1.9 1.5 - 1.9
1.5-1.9
1.5 - 1.9
1.5-1.9 1.5-1.9
Manifold f t-lb 11 - 14 11 - 14 11 - 14 11 - 14 11 - 14 11 - 14 11 - 14 11 - 14
Engine Mounting
Bolts kg-m 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6
ft-Ib
55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55
Spark kg-m
2.5- 2.8 2.5 - 2.8 2.5 - 2.8 2.5 - 2.8 2.5 - 2.8 2.5 - 2.8 2.5 - 2.8 2.5 - 2.8
Plug
ft-lb
18 - 20 18 - 20 18 - 20 18 - 20 18 - 20 18 - 20 18 - 20 18 - 20

Engine Torque
Patterns
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SECTION 3 - SET-UP AND PRE-DELIVERY
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Set-Up Check List .
Remove
Snowmobile from Crate
Pantera .
Panther, Cheetah, Jag, Lynx
Install Skid Frame
Install
Eyebolts
Pantera FC
Pantera FA .
Install
Skis ..
Pantera ...
Panther, Cheetah, Jag, Lynx
Install Windshield .
Install Rear
Bumper -Pantera
Install
Front Bumper -Pantera
Final
Delivery Instructions
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Set-Up
Checklist
Pantera
Panther Cheetah Jag
Lynx
Remove from Crate
15 15 15 15 15
Install Skis
17 17 17 17 17
Install Windshield
18 18 18 18 18
Install Rear Bumper
18 N/A N/A
N/A N/A
Install Front Bumper
18 N/A N/A
N/A N/A
Install Skid Frame 16 16 16 16 16
Install Chain Case Lubricant General General General
General General
Align Skis 177 177 177 177 178
Adjust Carburetor 76 76 76 76 76
Adjust Choke
75 75 75 75 75
Adjust Track Tension
124 124 124 124 124
Adjust Track Alignment
125 125 125 125 125
Adjust Suspension
125 125 125 125 125
Adjust Headlight
178 178 178 178 178
Drive Clutch and Drive Pulley Alignment
94 94 94 94 94
Check Switches and Controls
General
General General
General
General
Check Sprocket Alignment
108 108 108 108 108
Check Ignition Timing
142 (FA) 148 148 139 134 (S)
148 (FC) 136 (T)
High Altitude Information
234 234 234 235 235
Final Delivery Instruction
19 19 19 19 19
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3. Carefully tip the crate on the side that was
cut. Refer to note below for tipping instruc-
tions.
Remove Snowmobile
From Crate
_ NOTE: Use steps 4-7 for use of a forklift or
- steps 8-9 if tipped manually.
4. Hook a chain to the corner of the top crate;
then hook the chain to one of the forks.
5. Raise
the forks until the chain is tight.
Pantera
1. Set the
crate on a flat surface.
6. Slowly back the forklift until crate begins to
tip.
Continue backing until crate is over
center.
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7. Slowly lower the forks until the crate is lying
on the side that was cut.then proceed to step
10.
8.
With a person on each side of the crate. begin
to tip the crate to the side that was cut.
Continue until crate is just about balanced on
the bottom side.
10. Repeat
step 2 on the opposite side of the
crate.
9.
Grasp and slowly tip the crate to the floor. DO
NOT LET THE CRATE DROP.
11.
Slide each crate about a foot forward to clear
the handlebars; then slide the crates apart.
12.
Carefully tip the snowmobiles upright. DO
NOT LET THE CRATES DROP.
Fig. 3·1
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2. Using a circular power saw with the depth
adjustment set at 5/8-inch. cut the two
overlapping boards at the center. ends and
sides of
the crate. Cut only one (1) side at this
time.
Panther,
Cheetah, Jag and Lynx
1. Set crate on a flat surface.
3. Remove all
mounting hardware securing the
snowmobile to base of crate; then remove
snowmobile.
2. Remove the top and four sides of the crate;
then remove the parts package around the
snowmobile, the individually packaged parts
and the mounting hardware located in the
toolbox.
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NOTE: There are a total of six (6) cuts that
must be made on each side of the crate. 13. Remove
the top and side boards from the
crate.
Fig. 3-2 14. Remove
the back brackets.
15. Remove the
nuts securing the snowmobile to
the base of the crate.
16. Remove
the nuts securing the eyebolts to the
ski spindles;
then remove the eyebolts.
17. Remove the
snowmobile from the base of the
crate
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Fig. 3-5
Install
Skid Frame
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Pantera, Panther, Cheetah, Jag, Lynx
1. Tip snowmobile on its side using cardboard
to protect against scratching.
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2. Move the front mounting arm of the skid
frame into position with the front mounting
hole in the tunnel, Fig. 3-4. Secure in place
with a cap screw and lock washer. DO NOT
TIGHTEN CAP SCREW.
Fig. 3-4
6. Tip snowmobile on opposite side. Securethe
rear
mounting arm to the tunnel following
directions given in step 5; then tip the
snowmobile upright.
7. Tighten the four skid frame mounting cap
screws to 2.9-3.6
kg-m or 21-26 ft-Ib.
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II NOTE: Be sure to grease the rear arm
telescopes
frequently. Grease fittings are
provided on the rear arms.
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Install Eyebolts
'11 NOTE: To aid in centering the front arm with
the mounting holes in the tunnel. position
the skid frame at a 45 degree angle in relation to
the bottom of the tunnel.
3. Push the track, skid frame and tunnel
together; then carefully tip the snowmobile
on its opposite side using cardboard to
protect against scratching.
Pantera FC
1.
Tip snowmobile on its side using cardboard
to protect against scratching.
4. Secure the front mounting arm to the tunnel
following the directions in step 2. 2.
Using a4-9/16 inch eyebolt from hardware
package, secure
the front spring to front arm
eyebolt flange.
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Fig. 3-6
Lock
Nut
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5. Move the rear mounting arm of the skid frame
into position with the rear mounting holes in
the tunnel, Fig. 5. Secure in
place with a cap
screw and lock washer. DO NOT TIGHTEN
CAP SCREW.
II NOTE:
The rear mounting arm of the skid
frame may not line up with the holes in the
tunnel. To obtain rear mounting arm and mount-
ing hole alignment, drive the rear mounting arm
until alignment is obtained.
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3. Tip snowmobile on opposite side using
cardboard to protect against scratching.
4. Repeat step 2on opposite side spring.
5. On late production snowmobiles, it will be
necessary to secure the rear suspension
spring on the adjustment cam. Be sure the
cams are adjusted equally.
6. Adjust suspension (See: Suspension Adjust-
ment, page 00).
Pantera FA
1. Tip the snowmobile on its side using card-
board to protect against scratching.
2. Using a 4-9/16 inch eyebolt and lock nut from
the hardware package, secure the front
spring to tunnel weldment.
Fig. 3-7
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3. Using a 6-1/4 inch eyebolt and lock nut from
the hardware package, secure the rear spring
to the tunnel weldment.
4. Tip the snowmobile on the opposite side
using cardboard to protect against scratch-
ing.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on opposite side
springs.
6. Adjust suspension (See: Suspension Adjust-
ment, page 00).
Install Skis
Pantera
1. Remove the two ski assemblies from the
crate.
2. Tip the snowmobile on its side using card-
board to protect against scratching.
3. Place a rubber damper between the spindle
and ski saddle.
Fig. 3-8
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4. Place ski in position.
II NOTE: Threaded hole in ski saddle is
positioned to the inside; therefore, start the
cap screw from the outside of the saddle.
5. Apply low-temperature grease to the non-
threaded portion of the cap screw. Tighten to
2.9-3.6 kg-m or 21-26 It-lb. Thread lock nut
onto cap screw and tighten to 2.9-3.6 kg-m or
21-26 It-lb.
6. Tip snowmobile on its remaining side. Install
the remaining ski assembly on the ski spindle
following directions in steps 3-5.
7. Tip the snowmobile upright.
Panther, Cheetah, Jag, Lynx
1. Remove the two skis from the crate.
2. Tip the snowmobile on its side using card-
board to protect against scratching.
3. Place the ski in position.
4. Apply low-temperature grease to the non-
threaded portion of the cap screw. Secure
the ski in place with the cap screw. Tighten to
2.9-3.6 kg-m or 21-26 ft-Ib. Thread lock nut
onto the cap screw and tighten to 2.9-3.6 kg-
m or 21-26 It-lb.
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