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Arctic Cat Troubleshooting

Arctic Cat is an American brand of snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles manufactured in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The company was formed in 1960 and is now part of Textron.

ATV Troubleshooting

Is The Engine Getting Compression?
If your engine isn’t getting enough compression, it won’t be able to pull fuel into the cylinder and stay running. The inside of your engine has some moving parts that need to be sealed up tight in order to work properly.
The most common reasons you’re not getting enough compression is a worn out or leaking head gasket or a blown piston ring. Sometimes, if dirt has been getting into the engine through the air intake, you could have scarring on the inside of the cylinder walls. I hope that’s not your case, but it will cause a loss of compression.
To check for compression, you’ll want to perform what is called a leak down test. This process involves a special compression tester kit. You remove the spark plug and hook the compression tester kit in its place.

Is There Enough Air Flow?
This one’s real simple to check, but also one of the most important. If your engine isn’t getting enough air to mix with the fuel in the combustion chamber, it won’t run properly and might not even start up.
Make sure the air filter is cleaned out, and there are no obstructions blocking the air box intake. You may need to replace the air filter all together, it’s a good idea to do that once in a while anyways. But if the filter isn’t that old, you might get away with just cleaning it out real good.

Is The ATV Getting Fuel?
There could be a number of reasons the engine isn’t getting enough fuel to start and stay running. The most common reasons have to do with the fuel pump or the carburetor. If you have a fuel injected motor, you may just need to clean the injectors to get it running smoothly again.
To quickly check for gas flow, remove the fuel line from the carb or injectors and place over some sort of container to catch the gas. The gas should flow freely, if it does not, try blowing out the fuel lines and inspect the fuel pump and filter. If gas does flow freely, your problem is further down in the carb or injectors.
If you have a fuel pump issue, it will most likely be the diaphragms inside the fuel pump or the filter is too clogged to allow fuel to flow freely to the engine. If you have a carburetor, the most common fix is replacing the needle valve and seat.
If you notice your spark plug is dry after trying to start the engine, that is a good indicator that you’re not getting fuel to the engine. Start by spraying some carb cleaner or ether into the carb or injectors and then try to start up the engine. This could help you start to narrow down the issue.

Is The ATV Getting Spark?
If your engine’s not getting any spark, or getting weak spark, it won’t start at all. The engine will turn over, but will never be able to ignite the fuel and get running. Don’t worry, there’s a quick and easy way to check for spark.
Just take the spark plug out of the engine and plug it back into the spark plug wire. Put the spark plug on the cylinder or something that will ground it. Make sure the spark plug electrodes will be close enough to something grounded. Try starting the engine, if everything’s working right, you should see some spark coming out of the spark plug, jumping to whatever grounded part it’s touching.
The first thing you should try, is replacing the spark plug. They’re cheap and usually the cause of getting no spark. Make sure you get the right spark plug for your engine and that it’s gapped correctly.

Is The Battery Good?
The easiest fix for an electrical problem is changing out the battery, so lets make sure the battery is good before we go any further. You’ll need a multi-meter set to voltage to check your battery.
Place the leads of the multi-meter on the positive and negative terminals of the battery. You should see a reading above 12v on the multi-meter, if you’re getting less than that, you should try charging the battery.
If you’re battery doesn’t hold above 12v after a nice long charge, you may need to replace the battery. If you’re battery isn’t the problem, maybe something else in the electrical system is preventing the quad from starting. Time to check for spark.

SOURCE: https://atvhelper.com/atv-wont-start-common-problems-and-how-to-fix/

Snowmobile Troubleshooting

DRIVE SYSTEM
Your engine could be running fine, but other issues can make your sled less fun — and safe — to ride. We’re looking at the clutch and drive belt here as well as the steering, suspension, and skis.
You can’t miss an issue with the drive belt as you will hear it or feel it. Belt failure will make the sled inoperable until replaced. Check it for cracks, rubbing, or other issues anytime before you head out to ensure it will get you there and back.
The clutch relies on belt traction and tension. A good maintenance checklist will include removing glaze from the clutch and scuffing them. Keep the belt set to the tension listed in your manual to ensure it can get into the right gear ratio.
A misaligned front end can take all the fun out of driving. Please take a look at the track and adjust it and the skis to properly align the front end. After the track is aligned, run through checks to adjust the handlebar position as well.

SPARK PLUGS
Testing your spark plugs is an easy check. Pull them, then ground them against a bolt and put them back in. When the engine is turned over, you should be able to see a spark.
If the spark seems weak or you don’t see it at all, it’s time to change the plugs. If the spark is there or the plugs are new, and the engine still refuses to start, the electrical system is the next place to look. Check the plug caps, the regulator, coils and wires, and the ignition box for issues.

COMPRESSION
If it’s not a fuel or spark issue, low compression might be keeping the engine from turning over or make it run weakly. Perform a compression test on each engine cylinder. Optimal levels would be 120 psi, with anything below 110 indicating an issue.
Low compression could indicate scored pistons or cylinders, worn piston rings, damaged crank seal, or a defective head gasket.

FUEL LINE AND CARBURETOR
When your snowmobile hasn’t been used for a while, a dried out fuel line or carburetor can be the culprit. Sometimes, this can be fixed with carburetor cleaner or starter fluid. If that doesn’t clear it up, you might need to have the carburetor cleaned or rebuilt.

FLOODING
The first thing to check is whether you flooded the engine, which happens if you over-choke or over-prime it. You might smell gas or notice it coming out of the exhaust pipe. When the gas evaporates, you should be able to start the sled up, but this is not something you want to be waiting on far from home.
Learn how to clear the line in case this happens manually.
• Flip the kill switch
• Remove the spark plugs
• Hold the throttle in the open position
• Pull the starter cord to clear the fuel line – 15-20 times should do it
• Wipe the plugs and put them back in

SOURCE: https://www.westshoremarine.ca/troubleshooting-repair-your-snowmobile/

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Product Reviews:

Purchased New 2017 Wildcat Sport 2 Crankshaft Bearing Failures. I purchased

Purchased New 2017 Wildcat Sport 2 Crankshaft Bearing Failures. I purchased a new Arctic Cat Wildcat Sport 700 LTD for 22,830.52$ on May 2nd 2018 from Rockland Wheels in Rockland, Ontario, Canada. This machine had a 10 hour service completed at Snowmobiles Unlimited in Varney, Ontario Canada at 375 KM. At 1064 KM the engine seized which was caused by a failed crankshaft bearing, I took it back to Rockland Wheels. Rockland Wheels put a new engine and primary clutch in this machine on November 28th 2018. I was informed that the cause of failure was the wrong engine oil being used in the machine. I find this very peculiar as I have the receipts for the oil change and it was done at an Arctic Cat Dealer. I find it difficult to conclude that wrong engine oil was the cause. On July 25th 2019 I purchased 6 qts of oil and two oil filters from Snowmobiles Unlimited in Varney, Ontario, Canada and changed the oil myself at 1515 KMS.

Published: March 5, 2020

Mason of Dundalk, Ontario