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V OPERA
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37
ATV Operation
Starting A Cold Engine
NOTE: It is very important not to
touch or compress the throttle lever
during the starting procedures.
1. Turn off all electrical accessories
(hand warmer, lights, etc.); then
rotate the ignition switch key to
the first position (ON) leaving the
headlights OFF. Note that the N is
indicated on the LCD.
NOTE: Pump the primer three
times when the temperature is at
0° C (32° F) or colder. To access
the primer, the seat and right-side
heat shield must be removed.
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2. Press the starter button.
3. If the engine does not start, press
the starter button again for eight
seconds.
NOTE: At this point if the engine
does not start, pump the primer
three more times; then press the
starter button again.
4. Allow the engine to warm up for
approximately 2-3 minutes or until
the ATV will accelerate without
hesitating.
Braking/Stopping
Always allow plenty of room and time
to stop safely. Sometimes quick stops
are inevitable, so always be prepared.
Whether you’re stopping slowly or
stopping quickly, do this:
1. Squeeze the brake lever on the left
handlebar to apply both the front
and rear brakes.
2. If your wheels lock, release them
for a second; then apply them again.
3. Never “ride” the brake. Even
maintaining minimal pressure on
the brake lever will cause the
brake pads to drag on the disc and
may overheat the brake fluid.
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for
more than eight seconds per start-
ing attempt. The starter motor may
overheat causing severe starter
motor damage. Allow 15 seconds
between starting attempts to allow
the starter motor to cool.
! WARNING
Excessive repetitive use of the
hydraulic brake for high speed
stops will cause overheating of the
brake fluid and premature brake
pad wear which will result in an
unexpected loss of brakes.
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved brake
fluid. Never substitute or mix differ-
ent types or grades of brake fluid.
Brake loss can result. Check brake
fluid level and pad wear before
each use. Brake loss can result in
severe injury or even death.