Arctic Cat 1000 i Cruiser, User Manual

Page 1: ...550 i TRV GT 550 i Cruiser 550 i Cruiser 700 i TRV GT 700 i TRV GT 700 i Cruiser 700 i Cruiser 1000 i TRV GT 1000 i TRV GT 1000 i Cruiser 1000 i Cruiser Ne retirez jamais ce Manuel d utilisation du v...

Page 2: ...anadian owners call 613 739 1535 Un cours d instruction est disponible pour les propri taires canadiens com posez le 613 739 1535 Particularly important information is dis tinguished in this manual by...

Page 3: ...TV within your level of skill and cur rent terrain conditions Know all local state provincial riding laws Respect your ATV and Respect the environment We also advise you to strictly follow the recomme...

Page 4: ...General Information 51 65 TRV Identification Numbers 51 Ignition Switch Key 51 Control Locations And Functions 51 Power Steering Cruiser 55 Speedometer LCD Digital 56 Speedometer LCD Analog Digital 58...

Page 5: ...including rental operations non transferable 3 Thirty days from date of sale of ATV on Arctic Cat supplied batteries 4 Thirty days from date of sale for all dealer installed genuine Arctic Cat service...

Page 6: ...aler has ceased to do business you have moved or you are in a location away from your selling dealer warranty may be performed by any authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer The authorized Arctic Cat ATV dea...

Page 7: ...control components If an emission related component on the ATV is defective the component will be repaired or replaced by any authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer Owner s Emission Control Warranty Respons...

Page 8: ...epair and the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate The owner may be required to keep receipts and failed components in order to receive compensation Limitations This Emission Control System Wa...

Page 9: ...for 30 months or 3100 miles whichever comes first COMPONENTS COVERED The emissions warranty covers major emissions control components and emission related components listed as follows Engine Manageme...

Page 10: ...C Date of Issue June 1997 EC Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Date of Issue May 2006 Issued by European Commission Type of Equipment All Terrain Vehicles Brand Name Arctic Cat Model 450 i TRV GT 550 i T...

Page 11: ...ssing the side of a steep hill if possible Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backward when climbing a hill To avoid stalling maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill If you stall o...

Page 12: ...ry a passenger who can not place both feet on the footrests and who cannot securely hold onto the handholds FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TRV SAFETY contact your local Arctic Cat ATV dealer or 1 613 739...

Page 13: ...surfaces and may be difficult to control Never operate the ATV on a public road even a dirt or gravel one because you may not be able to avoid colliding with another ATV Also operating the ATV on a pu...

Page 14: ...ion Call the CSC at 1 613 739 1535 ext 227 for more details Also available is a bilingual com puter based safety training program on a CD ROM from CATV call toll free at 1 877 470 2288 Au canada le co...

Page 15: ...This Arctic Cat TRV comes with hang tags containing important safety informa tion Anyone who rides the ATV should read and understand this information before riding Pour commander des Etiquettes de M...

Page 16: ...ty informa tion Anyone who rides the ATV should read and understand this information before riding The labels should be considered as permanent parts of the ATV If a label comes off or becomes hard to...

Page 17: ...DIVISION I SAFETY WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in a serious injury or death 15 Warning Labels Information cont CR040A...

Page 18: ...in the course and the operating techniques described in this Operator s Manual WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Allowing anyone under age 16 to operate this ATV WHAT CAN HAPPEN Use of the ATV by children can...

Page 19: ...during operation must always keep feet on the footrests and must always keep hands on handholds WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this ATV on public streets roads or high ways WHAT CAN HAPPEN You ca...

Page 20: ...s your chances of a severe head injury or death in the event of an accident Operating or riding as a passenger on this ATV without eye protection can result in an accident and increases your chances o...

Page 21: ...can reduce your ability to control the ATV or could cause you to lose your balance and fall off the ATV If you remove a foot from the footrest your foot or leg may come into contact with the wheels w...

Page 22: ...to use extra care when operating on rough slippery or loose terrain WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of traction or control which could result in an accident including a rollover HOW TO AVOID THE HAZA...

Page 23: ...efore attempting larger hills WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Climbing hills improperly WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause the ATV to overturn HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper p...

Page 24: ...procedures as described in this Operator s Manual WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Skidding or sliding WHAT CAN HAPPEN You may lose control of the ATV You may also regain traction unexpectedly which may cause...

Page 25: ...ped engage the brake lever lock Have the passenger dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uphill then the operator should dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uph...

Page 26: ...g in serious injury or death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not accelerate rapidly or in an uncontrolled man ner on any terrain Use extra care when going uphill Slowly apply throttle in a controlled manne...

Page 27: ...r seat WHAT CAN HAPPEN The passenger seat could shift or separate from the ATV causing the passen ger to fall from the vehicle resulting in serious injury or death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always check...

Page 28: ...under your hel met and a snowmobile suit in the winter and lighter protective clothing in the summer Following is the minimum pro tection you need to wear during every ride ATV 0004 Gloves Your hands...

Page 29: ...der pads provide the best protection The second step in Prevention is checking the condition of your ATV Chances are good that you ll be using your ATV in some rough terrain and there s no way you wa...

Page 30: ...tle sticks 3 LIGHTS AND ELECTRICAL Turn the hi beam and lo beam on and off to make sure they work At the same time verify the taillight and brakelight work Also check the status warning indicators rev...

Page 31: ...at exhaustion and heat stroke can creep up suddenly and can take you out of commission If you become dehy drated you could find yourself physi cally unable to safely operate your ATV Identification If...

Page 32: ...le when you drive a car quickly into a sharp turn your body is pulled to the outside of the turn by centrifugal force Although a car is relatively stable enough centrifugal force can cause the ATV to...

Page 33: ...eding and dangerous situations 1 2 3 Never Sometimes Often 8 Do you hurt yourself because you do things out of your ability range 1 2 3 Never Sometimes Often 9 Do you tailgate other drivers when you t...

Page 34: ...ATV isn t designed for pavement Its handling becomes more difficult on paved surfaces Trail Riding Use sound judgment when trail riding that means riding on a trail that fits your ability level If th...

Page 35: ...middle of the field it s usually so reliable that some times you forget the ATV has its limits Maintenance You have to maintain your ATV The General Maintenance section of this Operator s Manual tells...

Page 36: ...ee dom or adventure to affect your ability to make good safe choices Alcohol and Drug Consumption Operator and or Passenger Alcohol is related to a high percentage of all hospital admissions due to ac...

Page 37: ...est defense is to check out your local state or provincial laws before riding It ll also make sure you can continue to ride in your favorite areas The quickest way to have a land area closed is by rid...

Page 38: ...n ATV or taken a training course it s your responsibility to keep them off your ATV It can be dan gerous especially for under aged chil dren all the more reason for you to be firm Experienced Trained...

Page 39: ...er Height Overall 127 8 cm 50 3 in 139 7 cm 55 0 in Cruiser Width Overall 120 6 cm 47 5 in Suspension Travel 25 4 cm 10 0 in Tire Size Front AT25 x 8 12 Tire Size Rear AT25 x 10 12 Tire Inflation Pres...

Page 40: ...h Overall 120 6 cm 47 5 in Suspension Travel 25 4 cm 10 0 in Tire Size Front AT25 x 8 12 Tire Size Rear AT25 x 10 12 Tire Inflation Pressure 0 5 kg cm 7 0 psi MISCELLANY Dry Weight Approx 354 3 kg 781...

Page 41: ...ompartment 8 Rear Foot Brake 9 Taillight Brakelight 10 Brake Lever Lock 11 Key Switch 12 Shift Lever 13 Throttle Limiter 14 Throttle Lever 15 Operator s Manual Location 16 Drive Select Switch 17 Handw...

Page 42: ...ight hand grasp the backrest then swing your leg over the seat and set your right foot down on the right side footrest 2 Get seated in a comfortable position and keep hands firmly on the hand holds 3...

Page 43: ...que to the wheels 3 To engage reverse gear from neutral move the shift lever outward and rearward into the R position Braking Stopping Always allow plenty of room and time to stop safely Sometimes qui...

Page 44: ...f the seat 4 The operator should step to the ground on the left side of the ATV Active riding involves moving your body You and your passenger must learn to lean and shift body weight into turns to ma...

Page 45: ...of your body weight and passenger s body weight to the side that s lifting and make the turn wider if possible ATV 0013 ATV 0024 ATV 0025 Wide Turns Many accidents happen during turns If you don t und...

Page 46: ...rn Quick Turns Quick turns are the most difficult turns and should only be done after you are experienced with your ATV ATV 203 1 Ease off the throttle as you approach the turn to slow down 2 Turn the...

Page 47: ...kes 10 Get back on the ATV from the uphill side have your passenger mount the ATV from the uphill side and keep your body weight and the passen ger s body weight shifted uphill when you sit down 11 St...

Page 48: ...ody weight and passen ger s body weight as far back on the seat as possible 2 Keep it in a gear stay out of neutral 3 Lightly apply the brake and ease up on the throttle ATV 208 Sidehilling Traversing...

Page 49: ...ATV 0041 1 Ease off the throttle as you approach the obstacle 2 Turn the handlebar At the same time shift weight and balance as you swerve Use the principles of leaning weight shifting and balanc ing...

Page 50: ...behind you 1 Go slowly It s hard to see behind you 2 Keep your handlebar straight 3 Backing down hills is a bad idea do a U turn or K turn instead to turn around Skidding or Sliding If you lose contr...

Page 51: ...lf and your passenger enough time to get off the road 6 You have to assume that oncoming cars don t see you and if they do they won t be able to predict your actions 7 It s illegal to cross public roa...

Page 52: ...rain to be encountered on the ride Stopping The ATV To stop the ATV first release the throttle lever Next apply the brake Stopping The Engine To stop the engine turn the ignition switch key to the OFF...

Page 53: ...rc tic Cat ATV dealer for parts service accessories or warranty If a complete engine must be replaced ask the dealer to notify Arctic Cat for correct registration information Ignition Switch Key Two k...

Page 54: ...el drive would be the desired choice To either engage or disengage the front wheels move the switch to the 4WD position or to the 2WD position The 4WD lock allows the operator to mechanically lock the...

Page 55: ...ck To engage and release the brake lever lock use the following procedure 738 420B 1 Squeeze the hand brake two or three times and release it 2 Depress and hold the brake lever lock 3 While holding in...

Page 56: ...rter motor Before starting the engine make sure the ignition switch is in the ON position the transmission is in neutral the reverse shift lever is in the forward posi tion and the brake lever lock is...

Page 57: ...utes to conserve battery power if the engine is not running This system is entirely maintenance free no adjustment or servicing is required There are no fluids to check or change and the EPS system is...

Page 58: ...RPM 2 Temperature Indicator If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the nor mal operating range the temperature icon will begin flashing and the LCD will go blank for 30 seconds then the LCD will re...

Page 59: ...1 Drive Select Indicator Displays 4WD when selected by the drive select switch or when the 4WD lock is engaged The display is blank when in 2WD 12 Speedometer Indicates the approxi mate vehicle speed...

Page 60: ...ine speed exceeds 500 RPM 2 Fuel Level Indicator Indicates approximate amount of gasoline in the gas tank NOTE When the bottom seg ment flashes approximately 3 5 L 0 92 U S gal of gasoline remains in...

Page 61: ...is engaged The display is blank when in 2WD 11 High Beam Indicator The High Beam icon will appear only when the headlights are on high beam CF101A 12 Battery Condition Indicator The speedometer tachom...

Page 62: ...con tinue to be displayed on the LCD until the malfunction is corrected NOTE Take the ATV to an autho rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer to have the error corrected and the system error reset as soon as pos...

Page 63: ...ical position CR017D 2 Lift the rear of the seat up then pull slightly to the rear and lift the seat off the mountings 3 To lock the seat into position engage the two front mounting lugs into the moun...

Page 64: ...se the lid completely then rotate the knob counter clockwise and lock with the key 1411 877 Safety Flag Bracket A bracket is provided for mounting a flag at the rear of the ATV Rack Loading The racks...

Page 65: ...ansmission in gear 2 Secure the ATV with load rated hold down straps NOTE Suitable hold down straps are available from your Arctic Cat ATV dealer Ordinary rope is not rec ommended because it can stret...

Page 66: ...t lubri cants The recommended lubricant front differ ential and rear drive is SAE approved 80W 90 hypoid This lubricant meets all of the lubrication requirements of the ATV Filling Gas Tank Since gaso...

Page 67: ...eriod allows the components to load aiding the engine transmission compo nent mating process and then unload allowing components to cool Although it is essential to place some stress on the engine com...

Page 68: ...of any component of this ATV is detected DO NOT OPERATE THE ATV Take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for inspection and adjustment or repair If the owner operator does not feel quali fi...

Page 69: ...me before riding 60 Replace every 2 years Engine transmission oil and filter 69 R R Air filter 77 I I C Gear lubricant Front differential rear drive 70 I I 70 Replace every 4 years V Belt Cover 78 I I...

Page 70: ...ive type antifreeze NOTE High engine RPM low vehicle speed or heavy load can raise engine temperature Decreasing engine RPM reducing load and selecting an appropriate transmission gear can lower the t...

Page 71: ...ring to be adjusted for different riding and loading conditions If the spring action is too soft or too stiff adjust it according to the chart CD453 NOTE Before attempting to adjust suspension clean d...

Page 72: ...a few minutes 8 Turn the engine off and wait approx imately three minutes Recheck the oil level 9 Inspect the area around the drain plug and oil filter for leaks Front Differential And Rear Drive Gear...

Page 73: ...dealer for service Brake Hoses Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake hoses for cracks or other damage If found take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer to have the brake hoses replaced Brak...

Page 74: ...TV to an autho rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for this service Protective Rubber Boots The protective boots should be inspected periodically according to the Mainte nance Schedule Ball Joint Boots Upper...

Page 75: ...minals self dis charge frequent start stops and short engine run times Frequent winch usage snow plowing extended low RPM opera tion short trips and high amperage accessory usage are also reasons for...

Page 76: ...ip should NOT be removed and NO fluid should be added 2 Be sure the charger and battery are in a well ventilated area Be sure the charger is unplugged from the 110 volt electrical outlet 3 Connect the...

Page 77: ...oth vehicles 6 Attach one clamp of the positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal 1 of the dead battery C being careful not to touch any metal with the other clamp then attach the other clamp...

Page 78: ...y need to be serviced Consult an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer if the plug insulator is not a light brown color To help prevent cold weather fouling make sure to thoroughly warm up the engine befor...

Page 79: ...of the steering post cover and slide the storage com partment cover assembly forward to disengage the mounting lugs then lift and remove the cover assembly from the storage compartment FI467 3 Lift o...

Page 80: ...ge lever to the neutral position then start the engine 4 Increase and decrease engine RPM several times to blow out any water then stop the engine 5 Install the drain bolt and tighten securely NOTE Th...

Page 81: ...type repair kit and a tire pump along Wheels 1 Park the ATV on level ground and engage the brake lever lock 2 Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel to be removed 3 Elevate the ATV 4 Remove the lug nuts 5 R...

Page 82: ...he bulb in and turn it counter clockwise 3 Install the new bulb by turning it clockwise while pushing in 4 Install the lens cover Checking Adjusting Headlight Aim The headlights can be adjusted vertic...

Page 83: ...TE To remove the fuse com press the locking tabs on either side of the fuse case and lift out 2411 090 2411 080 2411 081 2411 213 2411 214 Electrical Output Terminals Two output terminals for electric...

Page 84: ...82 CF157 Maintain the tool kit with the ATV at all times The tool storage tray is located beneath the seat It also serves as the battery hold down...

Page 85: ...clean cloth 5 Apply light oil to the upper steering post bushing and plungers of the shock absorbers 6 Tighten all nuts bolts cap screws and screws Make sure rivets hold ing components together are ti...

Page 86: ...erly mixed coolant as necessary 6 Charge the battery then install Con nect the battery cables making sure to connect the positive cable first 7 Check the entire brake systems fluid level pads etc all...

Page 87: ...85 Maintenance Record DATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES...

Page 88: ...86 NOTES...

Page 89: ...Cat will then process the application and issue warranty for the balance of the time remaining of the original warranty Address Change Ownership Change Warranty Transfer CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP WA...

Page 90: ...Fold Back CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP ARCTIC CAT INC PRODUCT SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPT P O BOX 810 THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701 Place Stamp Here...

Page 91: ...r reference if you ever need a new key 2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 3 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER Record the Vehicle Identification Number and Engine Serial Number in the spaces provided to assist you in...

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