Starting The Engine; Shifting The Automatic Transmission - Arctic Cat 2008 Prowler Owner's Manual

Vehicle Operation

Starting the Engine

Always start with the vehicle on a flat, level surface. Carbon monoxide poi-
soning can kill you, so keep the vehicle outside while it`s running. Follow
these steps to start it up:
1. Step into the vehicle and sit down; then fasten the operator seat belt and
the passenger seat belt (if applicable).
Falling from a moving vehicle could result in serious injury or
death. Always fasten your seat belt securely and ensure the pas-
senger seat belt is properly and securely fastened prior to operat-
ing or riding in this vehicle.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Shift into neutral.
4. Turn the ignition switch clockwise to the START position; then when
the engine starts, release to the RUN position.
Do not run the starter motor for more than five seconds per starting
attempt. The starter motor may overheat causing severe starter
motor damage. Allow 15 seconds between starting attempts to
allow the starter motor to cool.
5. Let the engine warm up.

Shifting the Automatic Transmission

The automatic transmission has a dual-
range transmission with reverse. To
shift the transmission, follow these
steps:
1. To engage the high range from
neutral, move the shift lever for-
ward.
2. To engage the low range from
high range, move the shift lever to the left; then fully forward.
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