Target audience:
Sport ATV riders and enthusiasts; positioned as Arctic Cat's entry into the high-performance 400cc sport quad class
Class rivals:
Suzuki LT-Z400, Kawasaki KFX400, Yamaha YFZ450, Honda TRX400EX
Design basis:
Built around a proven 398cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke platform shared with the Suzuki/Kawasaki 400 sport ATVs
Key advantage:
Factory engineering support and OEM parts availability through Arctic Cat's dealer network
Engine:
398cc liquid-cooled DOHC single-cylinder four-stroke
Chassis:
Long-travel suspension front and rear for sport riding
Drivetrain:
5-speed manual transmission with chain final drive
Intended use:
Recreational sport riding and racing
Manual type:
OEM factory shop / service / repair manual (factory authorized reprint)
Coverage:
Complete repair, troubleshooting and routine maintenance information
File format:
PDF (electronic download)
Delivery method:
Instant download after payment - no shipping
Compatibility:
Viewable on computer, tablet or smartphone; pages can be printed as needed
Backup policy:
Lifetime protection policy - replaced free of charge if lost or damaged
General information:
Specifications, identification, torque values, special tools
Engine:
Engine removal and installation, internal components, cylinder head, bottom end
Fuel system:
Carburetor, throttle, fuel delivery and adjustments
Lubrication and cooling:
Oil system and liquid cooling system service
Intake and exhaust:
Air intake and exhaust system service
Transmission:
Transmission, drive chain and sprockets
Electrical system:
Wiring, ignition, charging, starting and lighting circuits
Steering system:
Steering components, tie rods and handlebar service
Suspension and shocks:
Front and rear suspension, shocks and A-arm service
Brakes:
Front and rear brake service and adjustment
Wheels and tires:
Wheel and tire service
Body work:
Plastics, fenders and body panel removal and installation
Routine maintenance:
Scheduled service, adjustments, fluid changes
Diagnostics:
Advanced troubleshooting procedures for all major systems
Repairs:
Step-by-step disassembly, inspection and reassembly instructions
Specifications:
Engine specifications, torque specs and wear limits
Depth:
Full factory-level detail for complete teardown and rebuild work
Working use:
Print only the page for your job and take it to the workbench
Parts look-up:
Supports parts identification for repairs and routine maintenance
Note:
Separate parts catalogs also available; check store listings
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
Primary engine:
398cc four-stroke single cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled
Bore and stroke:
Approximately 89 mm bore (based on the 398cc Suzuki-derived design)
Cooling:
Liquid cooled with radiator
Lubrication:
Wet sump, oil capacity listed in manual
Exact figures:
Consult the manual tables for exact bore, stroke, compression and torque values
Fuel delivery:
Carbureted
Fuel tank capacity:
Listed in manual specification tables
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline per factory recommendation
Output figures:
N/A - factory output figures not published in this manual's summary; see manual for specifications
Standard transmission:
5-speed constant mesh manual transmission
Final drive:
Chain drive with sprockets
Clutch:
Manual wet multi-plate clutch
Drive mode:
2WD (4x2 sport configuration)
Service content:
Transmission disassembly and assembly, drive chain and sprocket inspection, adjustment and replacement
Wheelbase:
N/A - exact figure not specified in description; see manual spec tables
Overall length:
N/A - see manual specification tables
Configuration:
4x2 (two-wheel drive) sport ATV
Curb weight:
N/A - exact figure not specified; refer to manual specifications
Brakes:
Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear
Handling:
Long-travel independent front suspension; rear swingarm with shock
Structure:
Welded steel tube frame
Rider protection:
Footpegs and sport ATV control layout; riding gear recommended at all times
Crash test ratings:
N/A - ATVs are not subject to automotive-style crash test ratings
Routine maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance intervals and checklists covered in the manual
Valve clearance:
Valve adjustment procedure and specifications included
Chain service:
Drive chain inspection, adjustment and lubrication intervals
Engine oil:
Factory-specified oil type and capacity listed in the manual
Coolant:
Coolant specification and bleeding procedure for the liquid cooling system
Other fluids:
Brake fluid and transmission/lubrication specifications per factory requirements
High-wear parts:
Drive chain and sprockets, brake pads, air filter, spark plug, tires
Known issues:
Routine inspection of suspension bushings, chain tension and carburetor condition recommended; manual includes troubleshooting for common faults
Manufacturer:
Arctic Cat, an American powersports manufacturer based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, known for snowmobiles and ATVs
Model positioning:
The DVX 400 was Arctic Cat's first entry into the high-performance sport ATV segment, introduced for the 2004 model year
Platform:
Developed around the 398cc liquid-cooled DOHC single shared with the Suzuki LT-Z400 and Kawasaki KFX400
Production run:
Sold in the mid-2000s before the sport ATV market shifted toward larger-displacement machines
Production:
N/A - assembly location not specified in available information