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Arctic Cat

1978 Arctic Cat Shop Manual all models

1978 Arctic Cat Shop Manual all models

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Machine data plateRef 131165
Brand
Arctic Cat
Equipment
Powersports
Models covered
Jag Models, Snowmobiles
Format
PDF, searchable, print-ready
Delivery
Instant download after checkout
Language
English

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  • Download link opens on the order page immediately
  • The same link is emailed to you — re-download any time
  • Open on phone, tablet or PC; print only the pages you need
  • Not sure it covers your serial range? Ask us before you buy
Complete and comprehensive FACTORY service manual for ALL the 1978 Arctic Cat models. Includes all variations of the Pantera, Panther, Cheeta, Jag and Lynx!. Over 230 pages in PDF file form for download. You can download the FREE preview file, then download the entire manual here instantly! TROUBLESHOOTING Brakes Squeal / Poor Brake Performance • Air in system • Water in system (brake fluid contaminated) • Caliper/disc misaligned • Caliper dirty or damaged • Brake line damaged or lining ruptured • Worn disc and/or friction pads • Incorrectly adjusted stationary pad • Worn or damaged master cylinder or components • Damaged break pad noise insulator Pedal Vibration • Disc damaged • Disc worn (runout or thickness variance exceeds service limit) Caliper Overheats (Brakes Drag) • Compensating port plugged • Pad clearance set incorrectly • Parking brake lever incorrectly adjusted • Brake pedal binding or unable to return fully • Parking brake left on • Residue build up under caliper seals • Operator riding brakes Brakes Lock • Alignment of caliper to disc • Caliper pistons sticking • Improper assembly of brake system components Ignition System Troubleshooting No Spark, Weak or Intermittent Spark • Spark plug gap incorrect • Fouled spark plug • Faulty spark plug cap or poor connection to high tension lead • Related wiring loose, disconnected, shorted, or corroded • Faulty ignition switch • Wire harness or connections wet, corroded. • Poor ignition coil ground (e.g. coil mount loose or corroded) • Faulty stator (measure resistance of all ignition related windings) • Incorrect wiring (inspect color coding in connectors etc.) • Faulty ignition coil winding (measure resistance of primary and secondary) • Worn magneto (RH) end Crankshaft bearings • Sheared flywheel key • Flywheel loose or damaged • Trigger coil air gap too wide (where applicable) - should be .016 - .030 (.4 - .75 mm) • Excessive crankshaft runout on magneto (RH) end - should not exceed .0024” • Faulty CDI module Troubleshooting Starter Motor Does Not Run • Battery discharged - Low specific gravity • Loose or faulty battery cables or corroded connections (see Voltage Drop Tests) • Related wiring loose, disconnected, or corroded • Poor ground connections at battery cable, starter motor or starter solenoid (see Voltage Drop Tests) • Faulty key switch • Faulty starter solenoid or starter motor • Engine problem - seized or binding (can engine be rotated easily) Starter Motor Turns Over Slowly • Battery discharged - low specific gravity • Excessive circuit resistance - poor connections (see Voltage Drop Test) • Engine problem - seized or binding (can engine be rotated easily) • Faulty or worn brushes in starter motor Starter Motor Turns - Engine Does Not Rotate • Faulty starter drive • Faulty starter drive gears or starter motor gear • Faulty flywheel gear or loose flywheel Beware of sellers that are new here! Ive been in this business since 2010 and care about my customers. If you have a problem with a download or you are unsatisfied with ANY manual please let me know at manuals4unow@gmail.com and I will make it right!

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Check the serial range before you buy

Manufacturers change procedures and part numbers by serial-number break. If your data plate shows a serial prefix that is not listed above, contact us with the model and serial number and we will confirm coverage before you order.

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