1990-1998 Arctic Cat Cougar, Prowler, Pantera, EXT, Z, ZL, ZR, ZRT snowmobile service manual

Table of Contents

1. General Information

   • Model identification
   • Unit serial numbers
   • Engine serial numbers
   • Chassis serial numbers
   • Engine break-in
   • Oil requirements
   • Fuel requirements
   • Carburetor calibration chart
   • Suspension settings
   • Track tension and alignment
   • Belt deflection
   • Lubrication
   • Tool kit
   • Fastener torque
   • Special tools

2. Troubleshooting

   • Operating problems
   • Engine starting
   • Engine misfiring
   • Engine overheating
   • Poor performance
   • Drive system problems
   • Suspension problems
   • Electrical system problems
   • Brake problems

3. Lubrication, Maintenance and Tune-Up

   • Lubrication
   • Maintenance
   • Tune-up
   • Lubrication system
   • Engine oil
   • Air cleaner
   • Spark plugs
   • Cooling system
   • Fuel system
   • Drive system
   • Suspension system

4. Adjustments for Special Use

   • Carburetor adjustments
   • Suspension adjustments
   • High-altitude adjustments

5. Engine

   • Engine removal
   • Engine disassembly
   • Cylinder head
   • Cylinder and piston
   • Crankshaft
   • Oil pump
   • Engine reassembly
   • Engine installation
   • Engine break-in
   • Engine troubleshooting

6. Fuel System—Carbureted Models

   • Fuel tank
   • Fuel pump
   • Carburetor
   • Throttle cable
   • Choke cable
   • Air cleaner
   • Fuel system troubleshooting

7. Fuel System—Fuel Injected Models

   • Fuel tank
   • Fuel pump
   • Fuel injectors
   • Throttle body
   • Throttle cable
   • Fuel system troubleshooting

8. Exhaust System

   • Muffler
   • Exhaust pipe
   • Heat shields
   • Exhaust system troubleshooting

9. Electrical System

   • Battery
   • Charging system
   • Ignition system
   • Lighting system
   • Starter motor
   • Electrical system troubleshooting

10. Oil Injection System

    • Oil tank
    • Oil pump
    • Oil lines
    • Oil injection system troubleshooting

11. Cooling System

    • Fan-cooled models
    • Liquid-cooled models
    • Cooling system troubleshooting

12. Recoil Starter

    • Recoil starter assembly
    • Recoil starter troubleshooting

13. Drive System

    • Drive belt
    • Driven clutch
    • Drive clutch
    • Chain case
    • Drive system troubleshooting

14. Brake, Driven Shaft, Dropcase and Driveshaft

    • Brake assembly
    • Driven shaft
    • Dropcase
    • Driveshaft
    • Brake system troubleshooting

15. Front Suspension and Steering

    • Front suspension
    • Steering assembly
    • Front suspension troubleshooting

16. Track and Rear Suspension

    • Track assembly
    • Rear suspension assembly
    • Rear suspension troubleshooting

17. Off-Season Storage

    • Preparing for storage
    • Storage tips

18. Index

19. Wiring Diagrams