FOREWORD
Congratulations! You have chosen a quality Arctic Cat Snowmobile designed and manufactured to give depend-
able service. Be sure, as the owner/operator of an Arctic Cat Snowmobile, to become thoroughly familiar with its
basic operation, maintenance, and off-season storage procedures. Read this manual and the accompanying Snow-
mobile Safety Handbook before operating the snowmobile to ensure safe and proper use of your new Arctic Cat
Snowmobile. Always operate the snowmobile within your level of skill and current terrain conditions.
The Operator’s Manual, Snowmobile Safety Handbook, and snowmobile decals display the words Warning, Cau-
tion, and Note to emphasize important information. The symbol
!
WARNING
identifies personal safety-
related information. Be sure to follow the directive because it deals with the possibility of severe personal injury or
even death. A
CAUTION
identifies unsafe practices which may result in snowmobile-related damage. Follow
the directive because it deals with the possibility of damaging part or parts of the snowmobile. The symbol
NOTE:
identifies supplementary information worthy of particular attention.
This manual covers operator-related maintenance, operating instructions, and off-season storage instructions. If
major repair or service is ever required, contact an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for professional ser-
vice.
At the time of publication, all information and illustrations were technically correct. Some illustrations used in this
manual are used for clarity purposes only and are not designed to depict actual conditions. Because Arctic Cat Inc.
constantly refines and improves its products, no retroactive obligation is incurred.
This Operator’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of the snowmobile and must remain with the snow-
mobile at the time of resale. If the snowmobile changes ownership more than once, contact Arctic Cat Inc., Service
Department, P.O. Box 810, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, for proper registration information.
Every Arctic Cat Snowmobile meets or exceeds the standards of the Snowmobile Safety and Certification Commit-
tee and displays the SSCC decal. Arctic Cat endorses and encourages the safe use of all snowmobiles. Always wear
a helmet and eye protection. Drive with caution, observe all state and local regulations, and respect the rights of
others. ISMA members like Arctic Cat do their part to improve trails, sponsor events, and generally support the
sport of snowmobiling. As a member of the National Snowmobile Foundation, Arctic Cat Inc. promotes snowmo-
biling through education, charity, and research programs.
© 2009 Arctic Cat Inc.
Printed in U.S.A. September 2009
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