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Arctic Cat 450 And 1000 ATV Service And Repair Manual 2012
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Arctic Cat 450 and 1000 ATV Service And Repair Manual
Covers: 2012
Service manual for the 2012 Arctic Cat 450 and 1000 ATVs.
Manual is broken down into the following sections:
Book marked chapters for easy navigation allowing you to identify exact repair service procedures in the quickest time possible.
Notes, cautions and warnings throughout each chapter pinpoint critical service information.
Numbered instructions guide you through every repair procedure in a step-by-step fashion.
Bold figured numbers help you quickly match illustrations with instructions.
Detailed illustrations, exploded diagrams, drawings and photos guide you through every service repair procedure.
Manual is broken down into the following sections:
- General Information ............................................................. 2
- General Specifications............................................................ 2
- Torque Specifications ............................................................. 3
- Torque Conversions (ft-lb/N-m)............................................... 4
- Break-In Procedure ................................................................ 4
- Gasoline - Oil - Lubricant........................................................ 4
- Genuine Parts......................................................................... 5
- Preparation For Storage ......................................................... 5
- Preparation After Storage....................................................... 6
- Periodic Maintenance .......................................................... 7
- Periodic Maintenance Chart ................................................... 7
- Lubrication Points ................................................................... 8
- Air Filter .................................................................................. 8
- Valve/Tappet Clearance.......................................................... 9
- Testing Engine Compression................................................ 10
- Spark Plug............................................................................ 10
- Liquid Cooling System.......................................................... 11
- Muffler/Spark Arrester .......................................................... 11
- Adjusting Throttle Cable ....................................................... 11
- Adjusting Engine RPM (Idle) ................................................ 12
- Engine/Transmission Oil - Filter ........................................... 12
- Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant ................................. 13
- Tires...................................................................................... 13
- Driveshaft/Coupling .............................................................. 14
- Nuts/Bolts/Cap Screws......................................................... 14
- Ignition Timing ...................................................................... 14
- Lights .................................................................................... 14
- Shift Lever............................................................................. 16
- Frame/Welds/Racks.............................................................. 16
- Hydraulic Brake Systems...................................................... 16
- Burnishing Brake Pads ......................................................... 18
- Checking/Replacing V-Belt .................................................. 18
- Engine/Transmission.......................................................... 21
- Troubleshooting .................................................................... 22
- Removing Engine/Transmission ........................................... 24
- Top-Side Components .......................................................... 25
- Removing Top-Side Components......................................... 26
- Servicing Top-Side Components .......................................... 29
- Installing Top-Side Components........................................... 36
- Left-Side Components.......................................................... 39
- Removing Left-Side Components......................................... 40
- Servicing Left-Side Components.......................................... 42
- Installing Left-Side Components........................................... 44
- Right-Side Components ....................................................... 46
- Removing Right-Side Components ...................................... 46
- Servicing Right-Side Components........................................ 49
- Installing Right-Side Components ........................................ 50
- Center Crankcase Components ........................................... 52
- Separating Crankcase Halves .............................................. 52
- Disassembling Crankcase Half............................................. 53
- Servicing Center Crankcase Components ........................... 54
- Assembling Crankcase Half.................................................. 59
- Joining Crankcase Halves .................................................... 61
- Installing Engine/Transmission ............................................. 62
- Fuel/Lubrication/Cooling .................................................... 64
- Electronic Fuel Injection ....................................................... 64
- Throttle Body ........................................................................ 64
- Throttle Cable Free-Play....................................................... 64
- Gas Tank .............................................................................. 65
- Oil Filter/Oil Pump ................................................................ 66
- Testing Oil Pump Pressure ................................................... 66
- Liquid Cooling System ..........................................................67
- Electric Fuel Pump/Fuel Level Sensor ..................................69
- Troubleshooting.....................................................................71
- Electrical System................................................................72
- Electrical Connections...........................................................72
- Battery...................................................................................72
- RPM Limiter ..........................................................................73
- Testing Electrical Components..............................................73
- Accessory Receptacle/Connector .........................................73
- Brakelight Switch (Pressure) .................................................73
- Fan Motor ..............................................................................74
- Fuse Block/Power Distribution Module..................................75
- Ignition Coil ...........................................................................75
- Speed Sensor .......................................................................76
- Ignition Switch.......................................................................77
- Handlebar Control Switches..................................................77
- Front Drive Selector Switch...................................................78
- Front Drive Selector Actuator ................................................78
- Gear Position Switch .............................................................78
- Stator Coil .............................................................................79
- Starter Relay .........................................................................79
- Starter Motor .........................................................................80
- Electronic Control Unit (ECU) ...............................................80
- Regulator/Rectifier ................................................................80
- Lights.....................................................................................81
- Ignition Timing.......................................................................82
- Tilt Sensor .............................................................................82
- Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)..............................................83
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) ..........................................85
- Troubleshooting.....................................................................87
- Drive System ......................................................................88
- Front Drive Actuator ..............................................................88
- Front Differential....................................................................89
- Drive Axles ............................................................................99
- Rear Gear Case..................................................................101
- Hub......................................................................................101
- Hand Brake Lever/Master Cylinder Assembly.....................102
- Hydraulic Brake Caliper.......................................................102
- Troubleshooting Drive System.............................................105
- Troubleshooting Brake System............................................106
- Suspension.......................................................................107
- Shock Absorbers.................................................................107
- Front A-Arms.......................................................................107
- Rear A-Arms .......................................................................108
- Wheels and Tires ................................................................109
- Troubleshooting...................................................................110
- Steering/Frame/Controls ..................................................111
- Steering Post/Tie Rods .......................................................111
- LCD Gauge .........................................................................112
- Handlebar Grip....................................................................113
- Throttle Control ...................................................................113
- Steering Knuckles ...............................................................114
- Measuring/Adjusting Toe-Out..............................................116
- Front Rack...........................................................................116
- Front Bumper Assembly (acprc)................................................117
- Front Body Panel/Fender ....................................................117
- Exhaust System..................................................................118
- Rear Body Panel/Rack ........................................................119
- Seat.....................................................................................120
-
Troubleshooting...................................................................121
Book marked chapters for easy navigation allowing you to identify exact repair service procedures in the quickest time possible.
Notes, cautions and warnings throughout each chapter pinpoint critical service information.
Numbered instructions guide you through every repair procedure in a step-by-step fashion.
Bold figured numbers help you quickly match illustrations with instructions.
Detailed illustrations, exploded diagrams, drawings and photos guide you through every service repair procedure.