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KansasCody June 13, 2011 at 8:47 am

You might change out the fuel filter. It could be plugged and when you gun it, it’s not getting enough fuel.

Bob June 13, 2011 at 8:54 pm

Yes, based on prices seen on eBay.

ok June 14, 2011 at 9:03 am

Replace it. Never heard of fixing one.

bigtimeoperations June 14, 2011 at 9:24 pm

Try this site: http://www.buyasnowmobile.com. They carry some parts on there, and usually the listings are updated daily. Hope that helps…

kevusaborn June 15, 2011 at 9:20 am

The Catillac had an option for electric start but I doubt yours has it. You would notice this just by the control buttons or popping the hood. http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/1978_ARCTIC_CAT_PAGE.html Hope this helps a bit Happy Trails ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

bankvaultmilitaria June 15, 2011 at 9:24 pm

Well, just a shot in the dark, but it sounds like a carb issue for why it won’t stay running. Overheating? Not real sure there.

big country June 16, 2011 at 9:32 am

with either the vapors are thinner than gas so they were pulled into the motor easier than tha gas is it sounds like you need a good carb cleaning at least possibly a rebuild even

neonnate1002 June 16, 2011 at 9:08 pm

roughly around 70HP

Daddy June 17, 2011 at 9:19 am

If you e-mail me i can send you an electrical schematic…….. 92>>>>>>. 94 best of the 580’s …..keep it…… Daryl

tronary June 17, 2011 at 8:47 pm

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d June 18, 2011 at 9:24 am

to much oil can cause some problems-hard starting-plug fouling-and engine miss firing it will also run a little slower

Da_webwalker June 18, 2011 at 9:16 pm

you may need to clean your fuel tank…

brandon c June 19, 2011 at 8:42 am

They are all great machines, with only a hair’s worth of difference to split between them. Get the one that offers the best value. I would say a used one, definitely. Don’t waste time with MSF unless that is the quickest way to get a license and of course play their little safety game for the weekend. They are a bunch of wankers who don’t know anything about riding or living.

Bruce M June 19, 2011 at 8:56 pm

Yes there is a difference in 2-Stroke oils.You definitely want to use an Oil made for Oil Injection Systems. The oil for injection systems is made to be pumped through The Oil Injector correctly. It’s made thinner {weight} and at a different viscosity so it will not plug up the injector pump. You want to use the oil recommended for the snowmobile. There are a lot of 2-stroke injector oils out there don’t use anything cheap.Do Not use a Pre-Mix Oil, it is made exactly for that purpose Pre-Mixing the Gas & Oil.

uticaff June 20, 2011 at 8:52 am

summit good luck!

guardrailjim June 20, 2011 at 9:05 pm

Arctic Cat makes good snowmobiles, but if you don’t mind spending the extra money – Yamaha is a better quality and has better performance.Another thing to take into consideration is parts availability.Yamaha is a popular brand and you can order parts from anywhere.To get Arctic Cat parts, you have to order them from an Arctic Cat dealer and they are scarce – not very good when riding far from home in another state.Parts ordering isn’t a fun experience (order mix-ups, wrong parts sent, back orders) LOL

Paulie Walnuts June 21, 2011 at 9:21 am

Sounds like the clutch isn’t engaging. Do you have the proper sized belt?

STICK_IT June 21, 2011 at 9:10 pm

i have had two artic cats and they both had suzuki engines. They run great one of mine is a 1995 with about 6000 miles and never had to replace anything. $1200 for the 600 is a fair price especially with the low miles the sled has. Trips up north over a weekend can put nearly 300 miles a day easy. I’d say the sled is in excelent shape. I just bought a 2001 indy 550 with 2000 miles for $1500.