Engine:
Complete engine removal, disassembly, inspection, assembly, installation, troubleshooting, top end, bottom end, oil pump, recoil starter, flywheel magneto, primary sheave.
Fuel System:
Carburetor (removal, disassembly, inspection, assembly, installation, tuning, adjustment, troubleshooting), Fuel Injection System (repair, troubleshooting, specifications), Intake.
Chassis:
Steering (assembly, adjustment), Skis (inspection, assembly), Oil Tank, Fuel Tank.
Electrical:
Ignition System (troubleshooting, timing, spark gap test, ignition coil, spark plug, pickup and CDI charging coil test, CDI unit), Lighting System (headlight beam adjustment, lighting coil test, voltage regulator), Charging System (charging circuit test, silicon rectifier checking), Electric Starting System (starter motor, starter relay switch, battery).
Power Train:
Sheave alignment, clutch tuning (engagement and 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, track adjustment.
Miscellaneous:
Wiring diagrams, wire and cable routing diagrams, specifications, tightening torque, conversion tables, exploded diagrams.
Suspension:
Slide Rail Suspension system removal, inspection, adjustment, and installation.
Brake System:
Covers complete brake system disassembly, inspection, assembly, and adjustment procedures.
Maintenance:
Pre-season preparation, periodic maintenance, tune-up, carburetor tuning, oil pump cable adjustment, throttle cable adjustment, brake adjustment, track adjustment.
Repair:
Complete component disassembly and reassembly for all covered systems, fuel injection repair, ignition system repair, starter motor repair, brake repair.
Troubleshooting:
Dedicated troubleshooting sections for engine, fuel system (carburetor and fuel injection), ignition system, and electrical systems.
Diagnostic Procedures:
Extensive diagnostic procedures for ignition, electrical, and engine systems, including specific component testing.
Wiring Schematics:
Includes wiring diagrams and wire/cable routing diagrams for accurate electrical troubleshooting and repair.
Exploded Diagrams:
Features exploded diagrams to aid in visual identification of parts and understanding of assembly order.
Depth:
Comprehensive (from basic maintenance to complete engine rebuilds and component-level diagnostics).
Component Level Repair:
Covers detailed disassembly, inspection, and assembly of individual components within each system.
Torque Specifications:
Provides critical tightening torque specifications for various fasteners to ensure proper assembly and prevent damage.
Engine Type:
Details specific to the 1997 Arctic Cat Cougar Mountain Cat engine are not explicitly provided in the product description, but the manual covers all engine aspects.
High Altitude Tuning:
Included, indicating focus on performance optimization in varying conditions.
Carburetor Tuning Data:
Comprehensive tuning data for low speed, mid-range, and high speed adjustments.
Carburetor Adjustment:
Detailed adjustment procedures for low-speed, mid-range, and high-speed carburetor settings.
Fuel Injection Repair:
Includes specific repair and troubleshooting procedures for the fuel injection system if equipped on specific variants.
Top End Rebuild:
Includes procedures for top-end engine rebuilds, encompassing cylinder, piston, and cylinder head components.
Bottom End Rebuild:
Includes procedures for bottom-end engine rebuilds, covering crankshaft, connecting rods, and crankcase components.
Recoil Starter:
Covers removal, inspection, and assembly of the recoil starter system.
Flywheel Magneto:
Detailed procedures for the flywheel magneto, including removal and inspection.
Maintenance Schedule:
The manual details periodic maintenance and pre-season preparation, providing the framework for establishing service intervals.
Tune Up Procedures:
Detailed tune-up procedures are a core component of the manual for maintaining optimal performance.
Fluid Types:
While specific fluid types (e.g., oil viscosity, coolant type) are not listed in the product description, a comprehensive service manual of this nature would include detailed specifications for all required fluids.
Common Wear Items:
Based on snowmobile components of this era, common wear items would include V-belts, carbides on skis, suspension components (bushings, shocks), and drive sprockets. The manual's troubleshooting sections would address specific issues.
