Arctic Cat 2012 Prowler XT Operator'S Manual Download

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Vehicle Operation

2. Release the parking brake; then

release the foot brake pedal and press

the accelerator to slowly add power to

start moving.

3. To slow down or stop, release the

accelerator and press the foot brake

pedal as necessary to slow or stop the

vehicle.

Braking/Stopping

Always allow plenty of room and time to

stop smoothly. Sometimes quick stops

are inevitable, so always be prepared.

Whether you’re stopping slowly or stop-

ping quickly, do this:

1. Release the accelerator; then press the

foot brake pedal to apply the brake.

2. If the wheels lock, release them for a

second; then apply them again. On

surfaces such as ice, mud, or loose

gravel, pump the brake pedal rapidly.

3. Never “ride” the brake. Even main-

taining minimal pressure on the brake

pedal will cause the brake pads to

drag on the disc and may overheat the

brake fluid.

Parking

Parking involves following the previous

rules for braking; then:

1. After the vehicle stops, shift into

neutral.

2. Set the parking brake; then turn off

the ignition.

3. If you have to park on a hill, shift to

low range, set the parking brake, and

block the wheels on the downhill side.

Basic Turns

Steering effort is at its lowest in two-

wheel drive (2WD). Greater effort is

needed when in four-wheel drive (4WD).

The greatest effort is needed when in

four-wheel drive and the differential is

locked. Never exceed 10 mph (16 kph)

with the lock control in the LOCK posi-

tion.
Slow down before entering a turn. The

basic turning technique is to drive at low

speed and gradually adjust the amount of

steering to suit the driving surface. Do

not make sudden sharp turns on any sur-

face. Refer to the sub-sections Driving

Uphill, Driving Downhill, Crossing

Obstacles, Driving in Reverse, Skidding

or Sliding, Crossing Water, or Crossing

Roads for more information.
If your vehicle ever skids sideways dur-

ing a turn, steer in the direction of the

skid. Also, avoid hard braking or accel-

erating until you have regained direc-

tional control.

! 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 serious
injury or death.

! WARNING

Avoid parking this vehicle on hills.
The parking brake may relax and
allow the vehicle to roll downhill
causing personal injury or property
damage.

! WARNING

Use care in turns - turning the steer-
ing wheel too far or too fast can
result in loss of control or a rollover.
Excessive speed, driving aggres-
sively, or making abrupt maneuvers,
even on flat, open areas, can cause
loss of control, tipping, or rollover.
Uneven terrain, rough terrain, soft
surfaces, slippery surfaces, and
paved surfaces can also cause a loss
of control or rollover in a turn. On
loose or soft surfaces, allow yourself
more time and distance to turn and
slow down.