Arctic Cat Z570 6000 miles maintenance.

[Powder8]

I have 6000 miles on a 2004 Z570 and I am wondering what maintenance needs to be addressed this season. I have had little clutch work done. Wondering if a rebuild is necessary. I've been replacing the carbides and hyfax over the years. Anything else I should look into? I had some carb work done at the Hazelhurst dealer, 30 miles later I cracked a piston. Not going back there again. Any cat dealers you like in northern WI. The guys in Hurley have been helpful over the years. This machine is in mint condition, so I would like to keep it going.

Thanks for the input!

 

[raco_guy]

I'm in a similar situation, and just dropped of my sled to have some work done. Here is what I have found via internet and recommended by mechanics. Mechanics that work on all the different brands know what to look for in terms of wear and tear depending on the make/model of sled.

I have a 05 Skidoo Renedgade 600HO with over 7000 miles. I am the original owner. It is very clean, still looks new and is my back up sled that I wish to keep going for a while. Maintenance I've completed over the course of the years: new/rebuild shocks throughout (amazing difference). Lube entire chassis, including drive shaft bearing zirk fitting by speedo multiple times a season, clean exhaust valves/power valves every season, new carb boots and reed valves (common issue for SD), primary clutch rebuild, including new spring. Every season for storage, I put stabil in the gas, run it through the motor, pull plugs, carbs, reed valves and soak internal components of motor (pistions, rings, down into the crank) with storage fluid. Clean the carbs and drain the gas out of the float bowls.

Things I am having done as "preventative" by my mechanic this year:
new top end rebuild (if necessary- even though I have good compression, I figure I am on borrowed time with a 2-stroke). Depending on wear, he may just do new rings, otherwise will do new pistons and rings.
pull drive shaft, inspect drive train, check for slop, replace bearings.
rebuild rear shocks again (has 3 years since last rebuild)
you really can't do much "preventative" for the crank, when it goes, it goes. The 600's hold up well during that year, however he has rebuilt a lot of the 800's in that same year, so that's what I mean by trusting your mechanic to know what to look for.

Hope that helps a little....

 

[indy_500]

you really can't do much "preventative" for the crank, when it goes, it goes. ..

Great list!

Except, crank seals and the outer PTO bearing are 2 things that are GREAT ideas to have done. THe crank seals and bearing are under $50 together, if you know someone who can take off and put on the new bearing for cheap, you can have a "rebuilt" crank that will last quite some time. Also, it's a good idea to check and see if the old bearing isn't "walking off" at all.

 

[harvest1121]

If you need a good Arctic Cat Dealer try SS in Mercer.

 

[vic_junior]

Things I am having done as "preventative" by my mechanic this year:
new top end rebuild (if necessary- even though I have good compression, I figure I am on borrowed time with a 2-stroke). Depending on wear, he may just do new rings, otherwise will do new pistons and rings.

raco_guy, just noticed you stated about the "Preventive maintenance" and putting new rings in. IMO since you have 7000 miles and will have the shop do the work, I would spend the extra dough and put new pistons in. Pistons will break eventually. I had a piston skirt break around 9000 miles on an polaris indy trail back in the day. I was lucky enough it blew right out my exhaust and didn't fall into the bottom end and seize my motor. Like I said, just throwing it out there. You would really only be paying for parts since the cylinders would off. The only thing the mech would have to do is pop out 4 wrist pin clips.

 

[vic_junior]

Powder 8. Definetly look into primary rebuild, wouldn't hurt to throw a new spring in secondary also. Check all your shocks for leaks or if they feel to spongey or too stiff, might need a rebuild. Good time to check over all electrical wires and follow them to check for signs of wear from rubbing on something. All I can think of now.

 

[dcsnomo]

I would pull the skid frame and check all bearings, bogies, and shafts, and replace what is needed. Also might be time to replace the track. Check and replace shaft bearings as needed, check brake pads. Pull chain case cover and decide if a new chain is needed. New carb boots if needed.

I'm not an engine guy (at all!) but if the compression is good I might leave it alone. My Polaris 600 XLT has 8200 on it and the wear was on the above mentioned stuff, engine is still strong. Sled is a dream to drive with the new skid frame parts.

 

[Team Elkhorn]

I would pull the skid frame and check all bearings, bogies, and shafts, and replace what is needed. Also might be time to replace the track. Check and replace shaft bearings as needed, check brake pads. Pull chain case cover and decide if a new chain is needed. New carb boots if needed.

I'm not an engine guy (at all!) but if the compression is good I might leave it alone. My Polaris 600 XLT has 8200 on it and the wear was on the above mentioned stuff, engine is still strong. Sled is a dream to drive with the new skid frame parts.

I agree with everything dcsnomo said, but I would definitely change out the main shaft bearings, they are probably due. Also I don't know if the 04s have the old style clutch, but check the weight shims. They wear out and could ruin the clutch. I agree if the motor compression is good I'd leave it alone. I have a fan cooled Cat with close to 9000 miles with good compression, never touched the motor. Runs great. They run the fan motors pretty rich. After 15 years my son still hasn't managed to blow it up. I don't think Ive ever needed to replace a track on any of my sleds and I keep my sleds longer than most people, 9000 miles+.

 

[Hoosier]

Sportsmens in Three Lakes is a Poo and Cat dealer. Great service dept. (I know, I own a Poo). Nice people also.

 

[Powder8]

Thanks for the replies guys. I did have the top end rebuilt and new bearings when a ring was cracked and the guy that did the work for me rebuilt parts of the engines. I'm going to get it into the shop and have them give it a once over.