This manual covers the 2012 Arctic Cat 150 ATV, a versatile all-terrain vehicle designed for a range of recreational and utility applications. Engineered for reliability and performance, the Arctic Cat 150 offers a robust platform for tackling diverse terrains. Its design emphasizes durability and ease of operation, making it a dependable choice for riders seeking adventure and practical use.
This comprehensive service and repair manual provides detailed guidance for maintaining and repairing your 2012 Arctic Cat 150 ATV. It includes essential sections on general information, specifications, break-in procedures, and fluid recommendations. Furthermore, the manual details periodic maintenance, engine and transmission servicing, electrical systems, drive systems, suspension, and steering and frame components. With step-by-step instructions, critical notes, cautions, and warnings, this resource empowers owners and technicians to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the vehicle.
Service and repair manual for the 2012 Arctic Cat 150 ATV.
Manual is broken down into the following sections:
General Information........................................................... 2
General Specifications.................................................. 2
Torque Specifications (acprc)............................................. 3
Torque Conversions (ft-lb/N-m)..................................... 3
Break-In Procedure ...................................................... 3
Gasoline - Oil - Lubricant.............................................. 4
Genuine Parts............................................................... 5
Preparation For Storage ............................................... 5
Preparation After Storage............................................. 5
Periodic Maintenance/Tune-Up......................................... 6
Periodic Maintenance Chart ......................................... 6
Lubrication Points ......................................................... 7
Air Filter ........................................................................ 7
Valve/Tappet Clearance................................................ 8
Testing Engine Compression........................................ 9
Spark Plug .................................................................... 9
Muffler/Spark Arrester .................................................. 9
Engine Oil - Filter ........................................................ 10
Transmission Lubricant............................................... 10
Drive Chain ................................................................. 11
Headlight/Taillight-Brakelight ...................................... 12
Shift Lever................................................................... 12
Brake Systems............................................................ 13
Burnishing Brake Pads (Rear) .................................... 15
Checking/Replacing V-Belt ......................................... 15
Engine/Transmission....................................................... 17
Removing Engine/ Transmission ................................ 17
Top-Side Components ................................................ 19
Removing Top-Side Components ............................... 20
Servicing Top-Side Components ................................ 21
Installing Top-Side Components ................................. 25
Left-Side Components................................................ 27
Removing Left-Side Components............................... 27
Servicing Left-Side Components ................................ 28
Installing Left-Side Components................................. 32
Right-Side Components ............................................. 33
Removing Right-Side Components ............................ 33
Servicing Right-Side Components.............................. 35
Installing Right-Side Components .............................. 36
Disassembling Crankcase Half................................... 39
Servicing Center Crankcase Components ................. 40
Assembling Crankcase Half........................................ 42
Installing Engine/Transmission ................................... 45
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 47
Fuel/Lubrication/Cooling................................................. 50
Carburetor................................................................... 50
Throttle Cable Free-Play............................................. 54
Engine RPM (Idle) ...................................................... 54
Gas Tank .....................................................................54
Gas Tank Valve ...........................................................55
Gas/Vent Hoses ..........................................................55
Oil Flow Chart .............................................................55
Oil Pump .....................................................................55
Troubleshooting...........................................................56
Electrical System..............................................................57
RPM Limiter ................................................................57
Testing Electrical Components....................................57
Electrical Connections.................................................57
Switches......................................................................57
Battery.........................................................................57
Brakelight Switch.........................................................58
Fuse Holder.................................................................59
Ignition Coil .................................................................59
LCD Gauge Assembly.................................................60
Ignition Switch .............................................................61
Handlebar Control Switches........................................61
Magneto Coils .............................................................62
Starter Motor ...............................................................62
Starter Relay ...............................................................63
CDI Unit.......................................................................63
Regulator/Rectifier ......................................................63
Start-in-Gear Relay .....................................................63
Headlights ...................................................................64
Taillight - Brakelight .....................................................64
Ignition Timing.............................................................64
Troubleshooting...........................................................65
Drive System.....................................................................67
Rear Drive Axle ...........................................................67
Rear Brake Lever/Master Cylinder Assembly..............69
Troubleshooting Drive System.....................................70
Suspension .......................................................................71
Front Shock Absorbers................................................71
Rear Shock Absorber ..................................................71
Swing Arm...................................................................72
Front A-Arms...............................................................73
Wheels and Tires ........................................................75
Troubleshooting...........................................................76
Steering/Frame/Controls..................................................77
Steering Post/Tie Rods ...............................................77
Measuring/Adjusting Toe-In/Toe-Out ...........................79
Body ............................................................................79
Steering Post Cover/Instrument Pod ...........................81
Front Brake Lever ........................................................81
Throttle Control ...........................................................82
Troubleshooting...........................................................83
Book marked chapters for easy navigation allowing you to identify exact repair service procedures in the quickest time possible.
Notes, cautions and warnings throughout each chapter pinpoint critical service information.
Numbered instructions guide you through every repair procedure in a step-by-step fashion.
Service and repair manual for the 2012 Arctic Cat 150 ATV.
Manual is broken down into the following sections:
General Information........................................................... 2
General Specifications.................................................. 2
Torque Specifications (acprc)............................................. 3
Torque Conversions (ft-lb/N-m)..................................... 3
Break-In Procedure ...................................................... 3
Gasoline - Oil - Lubricant.............................................. 4
Genuine Parts............................................................... 5
Preparation For Storage ............................................... 5
Preparation After Storage............................................. 5
Periodic Maintenance/Tune-Up......................................... 6
Periodic Maintenance Chart ......................................... 6
Lubrication Points ......................................................... 7
Air Filter ........................................................................ 7
Valve/Tappet Clearance................................................ 8
Testing Engine Compression........................................ 9
Spark Plug .................................................................... 9
Muffler/Spark Arrester .................................................. 9
Engine Oil - Filter ........................................................ 10
Transmission Lubricant............................................... 10
Drive Chain ................................................................. 11
Headlight/Taillight-Brakelight ...................................... 12
Shift Lever................................................................... 12
Brake Systems............................................................ 13
Burnishing Brake Pads (Rear) .................................... 15
Checking/Replacing V-Belt ......................................... 15
Engine/Transmission....................................................... 17
Removing Engine/ Transmission ................................ 17
Top-Side Components ................................................ 19
Removing Top-Side Components ............................... 20
Servicing Top-Side Components ................................ 21
Installing Top-Side Components ................................. 25
Left-Side Components................................................ 27
Removing Left-Side Components............................... 27
Servicing Left-Side Components ................................ 28
Installing Left-Side Components................................. 32
Right-Side Components ............................................. 33
Removing Right-Side Components ............................ 33
Servicing Right-Side Components.............................. 35
Installing Right-Side Components .............................. 36
Disassembling Crankcase Half................................... 39
Servicing Center Crankcase Components ................. 40
Assembling Crankcase Half........................................ 42
Installing Engine/Transmission ................................... 45
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 47
Fuel/Lubrication/Cooling................................................. 50
Carburetor................................................................... 50
Throttle Cable Free-Play............................................. 54
Engine RPM (Idle) ...................................................... 54
Gas Tank .....................................................................54
Gas Tank Valve ...........................................................55
Gas/Vent Hoses ..........................................................55
Oil Flow Chart .............................................................55
Oil Pump .....................................................................55
Troubleshooting...........................................................56
Electrical System..............................................................57
RPM Limiter ................................................................57
Testing Electrical Components....................................57
Electrical Connections.................................................57
Switches......................................................................57
Battery.........................................................................57
Brakelight Switch.........................................................58
Fuse Holder.................................................................59
Ignition Coil .................................................................59
LCD Gauge Assembly.................................................60
Ignition Switch .............................................................61
Handlebar Control Switches........................................61
Magneto Coils .............................................................62
Starter Motor ...............................................................62
Starter Relay ...............................................................63
CDI Unit.......................................................................63
Regulator/Rectifier ......................................................63
Start-in-Gear Relay .....................................................63
Headlights ...................................................................64
Taillight - Brakelight .....................................................64
Ignition Timing.............................................................64
Troubleshooting...........................................................65
Drive System.....................................................................67
Rear Drive Axle ...........................................................67
Rear Brake Lever/Master Cylinder Assembly..............69
Troubleshooting Drive System.....................................70
Suspension .......................................................................71
Front Shock Absorbers................................................71
Rear Shock Absorber ..................................................71
Swing Arm...................................................................72
Front A-Arms...............................................................73
Wheels and Tires ........................................................75
Troubleshooting...........................................................76
Steering/Frame/Controls..................................................77
Steering Post/Tie Rods ...............................................77
Measuring/Adjusting Toe-In/Toe-Out ...........................79
Body ............................................................................79
Steering Post Cover/Instrument Pod ...........................81
Front Brake Lever ........................................................81
Throttle Control ...........................................................82
Troubleshooting...........................................................83
Book marked chapters for easy navigation allowing you to identify exact repair service procedures in the quickest time possible.
Notes, cautions and warnings throughout each chapter pinpoint critical service information.
Numbered instructions guide you through every repair procedure in a step-by-step fashion.
