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Depending on how bad its fouled it might take a week or so to clear up. Better then ripping into it if you don't have to. On a different note, my SUV gauge crapped again so I dumped another bottle in and two days later, good again. Mike

This is a common problem and I also had it. Arctic Cat posted a bulletin about and one easy way to possibly fix it is to buy a bottle of Chevron's Techron additive and put about half of it in and the rest on the next tankful. It cleared my issue up for awhile. I also had a weird problem with my SUV suddenly only reading from half to full all the time. I dumped a bottle of the stuff in and it cleared it up in about 2 weeks. That was over a year ago and its been fine ever since. It seems to be sulfur deposits that gets on the sending unit fouling it up. Mike

I picked up one of these winches from the Sportsman's guide. Grip 3000lb Atv Winch, Atv, Grip at Sportsman's Guide It has a wireless remote and I picked up the 2 inch receiver mount with plans to make a detachable rear winch for my machines. Mike

Just to let everyone know, Lost Trails was shut down today for good. They plan to open again next year at a new location. Mike

I had this same situation. Everything is dead, no pod, lights, etc.. But I can pull start it or if I plug a jump box into the accessory plug, I can electric start it. Once running everything works except I noticed the headlamps flickered a bit. What it was in my case was a broken hot wire from the battery to the main 30amp fuse. What you need to do is a continuity test between the (+) terminal of the battery to your main fuse. (pull the fuse and check it) If this is the case, the repair is a pain, you have to yank the plastics off and start taking your harness apart. I found my wire broken since it rubbed against the frame. I re-routed it so I didn't have to splice a new wire in. Above, I posted a link where you can download the schematics for your machine. My quad is a 2007 400 but I would think the main lead is the same. Mike

There should be a button on the left handlebar that is usually yellow and is the reverse override. When in reverse, the RPM's are limited unless you press this. There could be an issue with this. It does sound like something got in the gas since it happened after he filled it. That happened to me with my car right after a fill up, ran terrible and had to add gas stabilizer to clear it up. A good dose of Seafoam would help. Mike

Sounds like the battery went dead on you are it has a dead cell. After charging it you will know. It is not unusual for a battery to just go. I got lucky with mine as the pod would flash "volt" on it and it was slow cranking. I replaced it with an aftermarket battery and its been great ever since. Mike

The engine is only 10cc smaller then mine and the quad is 100lbs lighter so I am sure it has a lot of pep to it. Plus its the H1 motor. Mike

The fuel sender is fouled. I had the same problem on mine. Would be full then when i rode it would drop to empty. Techron can help the problem, I just ended up replacing the sender as it was just not accurate. Mike

Details here.. SSRT Announcement Page GRANT TO REPAIR VIADUCT BRIDGE The Snow Shoe Rails to Trails & Headwaters RC&D need your help to acquire a Pepsi grant to repair the viaduct bridge. To acquire the requested $50,000, we need you to vote everyday starting July 1, 2010. You can vote everyday for the entire month of July. Please help us get the much needed money to make these safety repairs. Thank you, SSRTA Executive Officers & Board of Directors. PLEASE VOTE BEGINNING JULY 1ST!!!!! Headwaters RC&D applied for a $50,000 grant for Snow Shoe Viaduct Safety Repairs online through the Pepsi Refresh site. Beginning July 1st, this may be accessed at Pepsi Refresh Project We encourage you to vote for this project every day throughout the month of July. Following are the details: · Go to Pepsi Refresh Project · Register by creating a username and a password – This just takes a few minutes · Click on the “Vote For This Idea” – It will be added to your “Ideas You Support” list · After you vote for other projects (up to 10 votes/day total), they will all be listed under your “Ideas You Support” list · After you access the “viaduct-safety-repair” site for the first time, you can either access the Pepsi site directly or through the project website above · To access the Pepsi site directly go to Pepsi Refresh Project · You will be able to sign in and vote for 10 projects each day · The “Ideas You Support” list can be found on the home page · To find our project, click on the “Vote For” drop down box to “Ideas You Support” and click on $50,000 · Please network with the other projects you vote for to trade votes Please share with family and friends. For anyone using Facebook, this is a great opportunity to link the web address to your page and get your friends to vote. To SSRTA: Please include this in your newsletter, share with your membership, post on your website, and share with other ATV groups to post on their websites. The success of this project depends on your daily votes and networking. START VOTING JULY 1ST / SPREAD THE WORD / VOTE EVERY DAY!!! For more complete details of this project, please check out the website. For a brief overview now, please read the paragraph below. The “Improve ATV rider’s safety by repairing a HISTORIC 770’ long bridge!!” project is to keep ATV riders safe while crossing the bridge and for other users of the multi-use rail-trail to enjoy the beautiful breathtaking view of the countryside in northcentral PA. This project will provide a hand railing on the east side with chain link fence where none currently exists. The decking on the 100’+ tall bridge consists of railroad ties with some replacement needed. The ATV’s cross on a narrow band of expanded metal with a moderately safe handrail on the west side. This project will also preserve a critical trail link between Clearfield and Centre Counties. The Snow Shoe Rail Trail is one of the few trails that provide motorized opportunities in the region. The loss of this link would severely impact the usability of the trail and result in recreational and economic losses. Thank you for your support! Terry Terry L. Marsh Program Assistant Headwaters RC&D 814-375-1372 Extension 102 Fax: 814-375-2453

The bridge isn't part of SSRT, but it is part of the abandoned railroad that SSRT uses. Just something I had to check out, I was expecting the bridge to be removed. I was surprised of its condition. Here are a few from Whiskey Springs.

She did really good on the club ride at Whiskey Springs. This was her first club ride in over 2 years. Kept up and did over 40 miles on variable terrain. Defiantly taking her to SSRT for the BBQ event. The new quad improved her riding considerably. How is the arm coming along? Mike

The new machine I picked up also has the bellows, so Arctic Cat must not think they are an issue. I inspect mine to see if they are ok, so far no issues. Mike

He is right, if you shut off the engine and then leave the key in the on position, the fan should still run until the temperature drops. Good possibility is some crud got in stopping the fan and blowing the fuse. Mike

Since you mentioned the previous owner did his own wiring there is a possibility something wasn't done right or something shorted. I would test first to make sure your regulator didn't crap out and cause an over voltage condition. That could be why the CDI fried. In this forum, I posted a link for Arctic Cat service manuals. Now there isn't one for the 2000 model, the earliest year I see for the 400 is 2003. However, the 4th file down from the list is ALL the schematics for ALL Arctic Cat ATV's & Sleds from the year 2000-2009. It is a large file (about 438 megs) but it has the schematics you need. Here is the link... K&T Parts House Lawn Mower Parts and Chain Saw & Trimmer Parts Mike

The headlights do look a bit odd, kinda like bug eyes. But yes its the 2010 model of the 366 which has the H1 engine in it. Had a chance to ride last Saturday and she loves the new quad. Mike

I added two more DCNR trails today. Swampcat beat me to the SSRT listing <grin> Mike

I added two trails that are both DCNR trails.

Picked up a new ride for the girlfriend. She really likes the way this machine handles and can't wait to get out on the trails.

Here is a link where you can download a PDF copy of the service manual for most Arctic Cat ATV's Some of the files are large since it is the complete service manuals. Enjoy! Mike K&T Parts House Lawn Mower Parts and Chain Saw & Trimmer Parts

One reason for it to do what you describe is if the diff lock cable is out of adjustment. I had that happen on my quad and even if you do not select 4WD if the diff lock is turned on, it will kick in the 4WD. I can post the procedure from the service manual on how to adjust it. Mike

One of my favorite places to ride, SSRT (Snow Shoe Rails to Trails)

Its alright. Not as user friendly as the iPhone, but it does have features and capabilities that the iPhone doesn't have. Plus the camera is 5 MP. (and shoots video) One good feature is it allows tethering which AT&T was supposed to have last year. It just takes some time to get used to its features, most of the apps I had on the iPhone are available on the Eris. Still use the iPhone for podcasts but once I get the software set up right I won't need the iPhone anymore and I can sell it. Oh and the coverage is far better then AT&T and no more dropped calls or missed voicemails. Mike

I had the iPhone for 8 months and loved it, hated AT&T. Too many dropped calls and failed calls. Broke the contract and went back to Verizon. I now have the Driod Eris.

Here is mine