Foreword; Parts And Accessories - Arctic Cat 500 Operato's Manual

Foreword

Congratulations and thank you from Arc-
tic Cat Inc. for purchasing an ARCTIC
®
CAT All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). Built
with American engineering and manufac-
turing know-how, it is designed to pro-
vide superior ride, comfort, utility, and
dependable service.
You have chosen a quality Arctic Cat
ATV designed and built to give depend-
able service. Be sure, as the owner/opera-
tor of an Arctic Cat ATV, to become
thoroughly familiar with its basic opera-
tion, maintenance, and storage proce-
dures. Read and understand the entire
Operator's Manual before operating the
ATV to ensure safe and proper use of
your new Arctic Cat ATV. Always oper-
ate the ATV within your level of skill and
current terrain conditions.
This Operator's Manual is furnished to
ensure that the operator is aware of safe
operating procedures. It also includes
information about the general care and
maintenance of your ATV.
Carefully read the following pages. If
you have any questions regarding this
ATV, contact an authorized Arctic Cat
ATV dealer for assistance. Remember,
only authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealers
have the knowledge and facilities to pro-
vide you with the best service possible.
Protect Your Sport
• Know all local, state/provincial riding
laws,
• Respect your ATV,
• Respect the environment, and
• You will gain the respect of others.
We also advise you to strictly follow the
recommended maintenance program as
outlined. This preventive maintenance
program is designed to ensure that all
critical components on this ATV are thor-
oughly inspected at various intervals.
All information in this manual is based on
the latest product data and specifications
available at the time of printing. Arctic
Cat Inc. reserves the right to make product
changes and improvements which may
affect illustrations or explanations without
notice.
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.

Parts and Accessories

When in need of replacement parts,
oil, or accessories for your Arctic Cat
ATV, be sure to use only GENUINE
ARCTIC CAT PARTS, OIL, AND
ACCESSORIES. Only genuine Arc-
tic Cat parts, oil, and accessories
are engineered to meet the stan-
dards and requirements of your
Arctic Cat ATV. For a complete list
of accessories, refer to the current
Arctic Cat ATV Accessory Catalog.
To aid in service and maintenance
procedures on this ATV, a Service
Manual and an Illustrated Parts Man-
ual are available through your local
Arctic Cat ATV dealer.
Arctic Cat and the ATV Safety Institute
recommend that all ATV operators ride the
appropriate-sized ATV according to age.
Speed
Category Age
Limitations
(Years)
(MPH)
12 or 15 - Limited
Y-12+
Older 30 - Maximum
20 - Limited
14 or
T-14 30 - Limited
Older
38 - Maximum
According to
16 or
G & S Local Regula-
Older
tions
NOTES
Operate
Under Adult
Supervision
Operate
Under Adult
Supervision
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