Target Audience:
Riders seeking a two-up touring snowmobile for extended trail expeditions, comfort-focused owners and families
Segment:
Touring / trail two-up class
Key Strength:
Balance of four-stroke torque, long-travel suspension comfort and proven Arctic Cat durability
Brand Legacy:
Built on Arctic Cat's legacy of innovation and performance in the powersports industry
Engine:
660cc liquid-cooled four-stroke, three-cylinder engine
Riding Position:
Two-up touring configuration with passenger accommodations
Design Focus:
Comfort and capability for extended touring expeditions
Manual Type:
Full factory-style service manual
Coverage Areas:
Engine, fuel, ignition, cooling, drive, suspension, braking, and electrical systems
Delivery Method:
Instant digital download
Compatibility:
Printable and viewable on computers, tablets and smartphones
Engine:
Complete teardown, inspection and rebuild procedures
Fuel System:
Carburetion, fuel delivery and tuning
Ignition System:
CDI components, spark plug service, timing
Cooling System:
Liquid cooling circuit, radiator, coolant service
Drive System:
CVT clutch assembly, belt service, chaincase
Suspension:
Front and rear suspension service, shock information
Braking System:
Hydraulic brake service, pad and fluid replacement
Electrical System:
Wiring, starting/charging, gauges and lighting
Steering & Chassis:
Ski alignment, spindle and frame components
Routine Maintenance:
Scheduled service intervals and lubrication points
Troubleshooting:
Symptom-based diagnostic charts
Component Repair:
Step-by-step disassembly and reassembly
Torque Specifications:
Fastener torque values throughout
Specifications:
Detailed tables of factory specifications
Exploded Diagrams:
Component diagrams and illustrations
Audience:
Novice owners and professional technicians
Special Tools:
Lists of required special service tools
Parts Information:
Part identification within exploded views
Safety Notes:
Workshop safety precautions and warnings
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine Type:
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled inline three-cylinder
Cooling:
Liquid cooled with heat exchanger track cooling
Power Output:
N/A - precise factory horsepower figure not published in source material
Application:
Torque-focused tuning suited to two-up touring loads
Transmission Type:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with primary and secondary clutches
Forward/Reverse:
N/A - reverse availability varies by configuration
Final Drive:
Chaincase drive to track
Drive Belt:
Replaceable CVT drive belt; inspection and replacement covered in manual
Clutch Service:
Full CVT disassembly, cleaning and calibration procedures
Belt Deflection:
Belt tension and deflection adjustment procedures included
Braking:
Hydraulic disc brake with parked/lock control
Lighting:
Headlight and taillight with passenger visibility
Passenger Accommodation:
Two-up seat with passenger handholds and backrest
Windshield:
Tall touring windshield for rider and passenger protection
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - snowmobiles are not subject to crash test ratings
Infotainment & Instrumentation
Audio System:
N/A - not equipped from the factory
Instrumentation:
Analog gauge cluster with speedometer and warning indicators
Electric Start:
Standard push-button electric starting
Driver Aids:
N/A - 2005 model predates electronic rider-assistance systems
Scheduled Service:
Interval-based maintenance schedule for all major systems
Drive Belt:
Regular belt inspection, deflection check and replacement
Track & Suspension:
Track tension/alignment checks and suspension lubrication
Cooling System:
Coolant level checks and periodic coolant replacement
Engine Oil:
Four-stroke engine oil change with filter service intervals
Chaincase Oil:
Chaincase lubricant level checks and replacement
Brake Fluid:
Hydraulic brake fluid inspection and replacement
Common Wear Items:
Drive belt, slides/hygfax, spark plugs, brake pads and carbide runners
Manufacturer:
Arctic Cat, a long-established Minnesota-based snowmobile manufacturer
Reputation:
Known for innovation and performance in the powersports industry
Engine Family:
Four-stroke 660 three-cylinder power introduced as Arctic Cat's touring four-stroke offering
Role in Lineup:
Flagship comfort-oriented two-up tourer for the 2005 model year
Production Location:
N/A - assembly plant not specified in source material
