Target Audience:
Arctic Cat Cougar owners and independent repair shops seeking detailed, manufacturer-provided service information.
Manual Value:
Offers in-depth, hands-on documented procedures, providing significant cost savings on upkeep and operation compared to dealership services.
Content Style:
Easy-to-understand, step-by-step repair procedures with illustrations, diagrams, schematics, and pictures.
Origin:
Originally published by the manufacturer for dealership technicians and certified repairmen.
Detail Level:
Based on complete teardown of the specific snowmobile model and year.
Engine:
Yes, including removal, disassembly, inspection, assembly, installation, troubleshooting, top end, bottom end, oil pump, recoil starter, flywheel magneto, primary sheave.
Fuel System:
Yes, including carburetor (removal, disassembly, inspection, assembly, installation, tuning, troubleshooting, data), fuel injection system (repair, troubleshooting, specifications), intake.
Chassis:
Yes, including steering (assembly, adjustment), skis (inspection, assembly), oil tank, fuel tank.
Electrical System:
Yes, including ignition system (troubleshooting, timing, spark gap, coil, plug, charging coil test, CDI unit), lighting system (headlight adjustment, lighting coil test, voltage regulator), charging system (circuit test, silicon rectifier), electric starting system (starter motor, relay switch, battery).
Power Train:
Yes, including sheave alignment, clutch tuning (settings, engagement, shift RPM), V-belt (removal, inspection), primary sheave (removal, disassembly, inspection, assembly), secondary sheave (removal, inspection, assembly), chain case (disassembly, inspection, gearing, assembly), brake (disassembly, inspection, assembly, adjustment), slide rail suspension (removal, inspection, adjustment, installation), drive (removal, inspection, assembly), track adjustment.
Miscellaneous:
Yes, including wiring diagrams, wire and cable routing diagrams, specifications, tightening torque, conversion tables, exploded diagrams.
Maintenance:
Yes, including pre-season preparation, periodic maintenance, tune-up, high altitude tuning.
Repair:
Yes, covering all aspects of disassembly, inspection, cleaning, assembly, and reinstallation servicing procedures for all major components.
Troubleshooting:
Yes, extensive troubleshooting guides for fuel system, ignition system, and general vehicle issues.
Adjustments:
Yes, including carburetor tuning, starter cable, throttle cable, oil pump cable, headlight beam, brake adjustment, track adjustment, clutch settings.
Depth:
Comprehensive, hands-on teardown detailed; suitable for dealership technicians and certified repairmen, as well as DIY enthusiasts seeking in-depth repair knowledge.
Engine Type:
Not explicitly specified for the 'Cougar' model, but typical for 1998 Arctic Cat snowmobiles would be a 2-stroke, liquid-cooled or fan-cooled twin-cylinder engine. Specific displacement would vary by engine option.
Displacement:
Varies by specific engine configuration within the 1998 Cougar model line. Common displacements for this era were in the 440cc to 600cc range.
Horsepower:
Varies by specific engine configuration.
Torque:
Varies by specific engine configuration.
Carburetion Type:
Dual carburetors are common for this era, with specific models often featuring Mikuni or Keihin carburetors.
Fuel Type:
Typically required high-octane, unleaded gasoline mixed with 2-stroke oil.
Oil System:
Autolube oil injection system is standard for this model year.
Pre Season Prep:
Detailed in the manual, including checks of vital systems before the riding season.
Periodic Maintenance:
The manual outlines recommended intervals for tasks like lubrication, inspection of wear items, and fluid checks.
Tune Up:
Procedures for engine tune-ups, including carburetor adjustments and spark plug inspection, are detailed.
Engine Oil:
Specific 2-stroke oil recommendations would be detailed in the manual for the autolube system. Typically API-TC or JASO FD certified oils are used.
Coolant:
If liquid-cooled, the manual would specify coolant type and mixture. Typically a 50/50 mix of ethylene glycol antifreeze and distilled water.
Chaincase Oil:
The manual will specify the type and viscosity of oil for the chain case. Typically a gear oil such as SAE 80W-90.
Common Wear Items:
The manual would guide inspection of wear items such as drive belts, clutch weights/rollers, carbides, and track lugs.
Carburetor Issues:
The manual addresses common carburetor tuning issues and troubleshooting for fuel delivery.
Clutch Performance:
The manual provides guidance on clutch maintenance and tuning to ensure optimal power transfer and longevity.