Arcticcat Snowmobiles 2014 Owner's Manual

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Snowmobiling is serious fun. Be sure to read and understand your owner’s manual and please pay special attention to the s afet y instructions. Arctic Cat Inc. endorses and encourages the safe use of all
snowmobiles. Be careful; you can get hurt. Wear an approved helmet and don’t drink and ride. Be aware of natural hazards you may encounter, allow yourself plenty of room to safely stop your snowmobile
under all conditions, and maintain your equipment. Your safety is in your hands, so take car e. All scenes depicted or described in this brochure were performed by prof essional riders under c arefully controlled
condit ions. Lea ve the fanc y riding to th e pros; they p ractice f or years and t rain very h ard to make it loo k easy. Never a ttempt to dup licate the se maneuv ers or enco urage other s to do so. We c are about your s afety
and enjoyment of the sport. All materials and specific ations are subject to change without notice. All specific ations, competitive specifications, claims and information cont ained within ar e based on current
knowledge and readily available printed material available as of January 1, 2013. All rights reserved. Cobra,™ Hacksaw™ and Ripsaw™ are trademarks of C amopl ast Inc. Diamond Direct Drive™ is a trademark of

Black D iamond, Inc . FOX® EVOL,™ FOX FLOAT® and FOX® Zero P ro are regist ered trad emarks of FO X Racing Shox . ACT,™ Arctic Cat,® Arct ic Drive Sys tem,™ Arctic Race Suspension,™
ARS,™ AWS,™ Bearcat,® C-TEC2,™ C-TEC4,™ CatMaster,® Cross Country,™ El Tigre ,® FasTrack,® High Country,™ Power Claw,™ ProClimb,™ ProCross,™ Share Our Passion,™ Slide­Action Rear Suspension,™ Sno Pro,® SpeedRack,® Torque Control Link,™Twin Spar,™ World’s Fastest Snowmobiles,™ XT,™ Z1™ and ZR® are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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River Falls, MN 567 01. Printed in the U. S.A.
At Arctic Cat, we’re always improving our snowmobiles to provide the best performance and experience. That’s why the specifications for 2014 model Arctic Cat snowmobiles in
this brochure at the time of printing are subject to change without notice. See your dealer for details.

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PLEDGE

I WILL SPEAK TO YOU LIKE

NO OTHER SNOWMOBILE HAS.

OUR WORK HERE IS DONE. THE 2014 ARCTIC CAT
THE MACHINE WILL DO THAT. BUT FOR THAT TO HAPPEN YOU HAVE TO ASK THE QUESTION, “WHICH ONE IS MADE FOR MY KIND OF RIDING?”
THE ANSWER IS HERE, IN THE PAGES OF THIS CATALOG. AND ALONG WITH IT THE PROMISE THAT NO OTHER SNOWMOBILE WILL DO WHAT
“THE ONE” WILL DO FOR YOU. HOW WILL YOU KNOW WHEN YOU’VE FOUND IT? FRIEND, IT’LL SPEAK TO YOU LIKE NO OTHER SNOWMOBILE HAS.

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SNOWMOBILES ARE READY. WE’RE NOT GOING TO TELL YOU WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU.

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TO CARRY HIS NUMBER.

He treats his machine like he’s got nothing to lose and every race to win. That’s why

his sled is a legend in its own right. Going into every race, Tucker Hibbert knows his

snowmobile will not let him down. The same racing chassis that lines up during race

season is pretty much the same ProCross™ chassis found in our stock performance

machines. You see, it ain’t just a racetrack. It’s also a test track.

Photos courtesy of John Hanson.

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SUSPENSION COMPARISON

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CALIBRATED FOR COMFORT CALIBRATED FOR RACING

LXR = TRAIL SNO PRO = TRAIL/AGGRESSIVE RR = AGGRESSIVE

SLIDE-ACTION
REAR SUSPENSION

Slide-Action keeps the suspension active, so while you’re coupling
under torque over bumps, you still have a free acting front arm. As the
rear transfer blocks are engaged, the front arm drops down, allowing
the track to reach for the next bump. The sled remains smooth and in
control. In the corners rider feedback is equally smooth and precise.

6"–12 " STUTTER BUMPS 10 " STUTTER BUMPS TO 2-FT. MOGULS

Gravity is the force of nature that makes riding fun. How you manipulate it is up to you and the suspension package you choose:
The RR is stiff. The Sno Pro
Just remember, every painstaking detail exists to enhance your ability to use gravity in a way that rocks your world.

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is firm. The LXR is soft. Take a minute to acquaint yourself with the finer points of each.

LARGE STUTTER BUMPS, 2-FT.+ MOGULS,

"G" ROLLER BUMPS

THREE SUSPENSION PACKAGES.

THREE WAYS TO MANIPULATE GRAVITY.

TALL SPINDLES

The geometry of the front suspension
directs load paths to the center of the

chassis. This configuration gives

the front end an aggressive

look and equally aggressive

handling characteristics.
The lighter one-piece forged
aluminum spindle also

improves turning radius.

TRIANGULATED A-ARM
ATTACHMENT POINTS

The triangulated design equates
to strength. Also, the shock load
is angled back toward the rider’s
mass, providing ample shock
reaction. Maximum valve and
spring control allow for better
cornering and better ride control
over bumps at high speeds.

BALL JOINTS

A ball joint in motion has less constraint and creates
better feedback to the rider. The right amount of
movement in that joint prevents friction when going
over dips and chatter bumps, allowing the sled to
handle and steer without restriction.

ARCTIC DRIVE SYSTEM

The Arctic Drive System™ features a lightweight magnesium

chain case. The design incorporates a large driven clutch,

optimal clutch spacing and is tunable.

Improved heat treating
process for higher
quality and consistency
on both clutches

30% LOWER
OPERATING TEMPS

Improved high temp
bearing material
for less friction and
extended durability

Deeper fins for
improved cooling

ADDITIONAL CLUTCH VENTING

TORQUE CONTROL LINK

The Arctic Cat exclusive Torque Control Link™

maintains a rigid connection between the engine and

the jackshaft maintaining perfect alignment of the

drive and driven clutches for optimal performance.

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200 HP

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160 HP

120 HP

80 HP

40 HP

9000

180-CLASS HP 4-STROKE

This turbo will knock your wool socks off.
This is the 1100 4-stroke engine powering the
infamous World’s Fastest Snowmobiles.™
At 177 HP it’s not for the timid. Take to the
trails. Take to the mountains. We have no
doubt you’ll use your power responsibly.

8000

1 0-CLASS HP 2-STROKE

The 8000 H.O. 2-stroke engine remains
a performance and mountain favorite.
160+ horsepower makes it the most powerful
800 engine in the industry. A new knock
sensor increases your range of fuel options.
Use C-TEC2™ oil for optimal performance.

7000

135-CLASS HP 4-STROKE

It’s brand-new for 2014. The 1049cc 3-cylinder
engine gets the all-new Arctic Cat fuel
management system, sharpening throttle
response. Other significant upgrades include
the intake, the exhaust and the oil and cooling
system. This engine is clean, smooth and efficient.

6000

125-CLASS HP 2-STROKE

The 6000 C-TEC2 featuring dual-stage
injection is here. This 2-stroke is powerful,
durable, lightweight, fuel-efficient and pure
Arctic Cat. It’s 10 pounds lighter than its
predecessor. The electronic oil pump can
accurately meter fuel/oil ratios not only
by RPM, but also by altitude, dramatically
reducing oil and fuel consumption.

5000

125-CLASS HP 4-STROKE

The 4-stroke 1100 Z1™ continues to impress.
The price is low. The efficiency is high. The Z1
ponies up 125-class HP at the drop of an
Arctic Cat race hat. Power delivery is smooth.
And that engine note is sweet music to the ears.

500

85-CLASS HP 2-STROKE

The 499cc, liquid-cooled twin is the ideal
engine for the whole range of riders. This
engine represents tried-and-true 2-stroke
performance. It’s the right combination of
performance, reliability and value.

570

5-CLASS HP 2-STROKE

The value-focused 565cc, 2-stroke, fan-cooled,
carbureted engine is powerful, durable and
efficient. Features push-button reverse.

BORN AND RACED ACROSS THE SNOW BELT.

The new C-TEC2 is the most powerful and efficient 600 we’ve ever offered. Assembled

exclusively at our St. Cloud, Minnesota, engine assembly plant, this engine, featuring

dual-stage injection, is completely new from crankcase to cylinder head. It’s 10 pounds

lighter than our previous 600. Four pounds came out of the crankshaft, doing wonders for

throttle response. Fuel/oil ratios average 65-to-1 or more,

depending on conditions

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0 HP

I PLEDGE MY HORSEPOWER TO YOUR CAUSE.

THE ENGINE DEFINES THE SLED’S PERSONALITY AND PURPOSE.

For 2014 we usher in the new model year with a new engine naming system. In order of horsepower we begin with the 9000 series,

followed by the 8000, 7000, 6000 and 5000. Also note the return of the 2-stroke 500 and the fan-cooled 570. Two brand-new highly

anticipated engines highlight the 2014 lineup. The 600 C-TEC2, otherwise known as the 6000 series, has arrived after nearly four years in

development. The 7000, an all-new C-TEC4™ engine, is a whole new standard of performance, efficiency and reliability. How do you choose

the one for you? If having too many choices clouds your judgment, sit down with an Arctic Cat gear head, aka your dealer, and hash it out.

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THE LEGEND THE LEGEND THE LEGEND

Back in the day, the best riders in the world sharpened their skills on the race circuit. When they were done flogging

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the competition, they returned to Thief River Falls to engineer their race experience into next year’s winning sleds.

The resulting machine was even more capable than its predecessor. It was called the ZR.

all you’d have to do was ask your Arctic Cat dealer. The same is true today. The ZR is back. And it does exactly

what the original did. Win.

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And if you wanted one,

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7000

ZR LIMITED

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7000

8000

9000

ZR LXR

7000

8000

9000

ZR SNO PRO

ZR

For riders who want plush, here you go. This ZR has electric start, push-button reverse, a rear storage bag,

mid-height windshield, heated seat (4-strokes) and the deluxe digital gauge.

7000

8000

9000

The Limited is packed with all the aggressive Sno Pro features including FOX FLOAT 3 shocks up front and the
new Arctic Cat (IFP) rear shocks. It has the race-height windshield and limited-edition graphics. It also comes

with the rear storage bag, a goggle holder, heated seat (4-strokes) and electric start.

ZR LIMITED

This machine is renowned for its aggressive ski shocks. And this year you get the new FOX FLOAT
shocks featuring improved valve access for easier pressure adjustments. Also new this year, the Sno Pro

gets the Arctic Cat (IFP) gas shock on the rear suspension. Plus this model sports the deluxe digital gauge

and low-height windshield. Aggressive Sno Pro graphics need no introduction.

8000

9000

Here it is. The ultimate racing package: aggressive FOX X EVOL™ shocks, low-height windshield, RR
race-inspired graphics and those unmistakable race colors. And no one can overlook that Slide-Action

Rear Suspension™ sporting FOX® Zero Pro piggyback shocks.

ZR RR

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ZR 6000 EL TIGRE

DUAL-STAGE INJECTION • OPEN-WINDOW PISTONS • ELECTRONIC OIL METERING • 125-CLASS HORSEPOWER

combustion chamber, on top of the piston. At higher engine RPMs, fuel is also injected into

the crankcase area and to the transfer ports, improving the fuel/air transfer time for added

efficiency while also lubricating vital engine components.

ENVY THOSE WHO ARE DESTINED TO OWN ONE.

This model showcases the lightweight, ultra-stout

and the Slide-Action Rear Suspension, creating a performance sled that carves corners and swallows bumps like

nothing of its kind.

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6000

ENVY THOSE WHO ARE DESTINED TO OWN ONE. This model showcases the lightweight, ultra-stout

ProCross chassis hosting the ARS™ front suspension (with new, lightweight spindles and FOX FLOAT 3 shocks)

and the Slide-Action Rear Suspension, creating a performance sled that carves corners and swallows bumps like

nothing of its kind.

ZR EL TIGRE

THE EL TIGRE PLEDGE

I WILL POSSESS YOU

LIKE NO OTHER POSSESSION EVER HAS.

This is the one chosen to launch the long-anticipated C-TEC2 6000

engine. Poised to become an object of great desire, the 2014

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El Tigre

is both a machine to ride and to display. Along with this

historic engine, the El Tigre is the product of the ProCross chassis

and the Sno Pro suspension. Combining this technology tells the

story of some of our greatest achievements to date.

THE C-TEC2 6000 ENGINE

DUAL-STAGE INJECTION • OPEN-WINDOW PISTONS • ELECTRONIC OIL METERING • 125-CLASS HORSEPOWER •

10 LBS. LIGHTER THAN THE PREVIOUS 600 • KNOCK SENSOR • SUPERIOR ENGINE COMPONENT LUBRICATION

LOW RPMS HIGH RPMS

DUAL-STAGE INJECTION. At lower engine RPMs, the system injects fuel directly into the

combustion chamber, on top of the piston. At higher engine RPMs, fuel is also injected into

the crankcase area and to the transfer ports, improving the fuel/air transfer time for added

efficiency while also lubricating vital engine components.

C-TEC2 OIL HAS BEEN SPECIALLY
FORMULATED JUST FOR THIS ENGINE.

Apart from incredible fuel/oil ratios,

outstanding wear protection, excellent

detergency and low smoke and smell, the
oil’s unique viscosity makes it the easiest
cold starting oil in the industry.

65:1

FUEL/OIL RATIO

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