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ATV Operation
NOTE: Do not touch the throttle lever until the engine has
run for at least 3 minutes.
3. 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 left brake lever or step on the brake pedal to apply the rear
brakes, and squeeze the right brake lever to apply the front 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.
Shifting
The Arctic Cat ATV with an automatic transmission has a dual-range
transmission with reverse. To shift the ATV, follow these steps:
1. To engage the high range
from neutral, move the shift
lever forward.
2. To engage the low range
from high range, move the
shift lever outward and for-
ward.
NOTE: The high range is
for normal riding with light
loads. The low range is for
carrying heavy loads or trailer towing. Compared to HIGH
range, the LOW range position provides slower speed and
greater torque to the wheels.
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for more than eight seconds per
starting attempt. The starter motor may overheat causing
severe starter motor damage. Allow 15 seconds between start-
ing 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 different 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.
CAUTION
Always shift into low range when operating on wet or uneven
terrain, when towing or pushing heavy loads, and when using a
plow. Failure to follow this caution may result in premature V-
belt failure or in damage to related drive system components.
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