Table Of Contents - Arctic Cat 500 Operato's Manual

Table of Contents

Foreword .................................................. 1
Parts and Accessories............................ 1
Limited Warranty ..................................... 3
Warranty Procedure/Owner
Responsibility...................................... 4
Arctic Cat ATV Emission Control
Warranty Statement ............................ 5
Arctic Cat Emission Control System
Limited Warranty ................................. 6
U.S. EPA Emission Control Statement/
Warranty Coverage (U.S. Only) .......... 7
Declaration of Conformity ...................... 8
DIVISION I - SAFETY
ATV Safety Alert .................................... 10
Rider Training Course ........................... 11
Hangtag .................................................. 12
Warning Labels & Information ............. 13
Warnings ........................................... 14-22
Prevention......................................... 23-26
Safe Riding Clothing and Gear ............ 23
ATV Condition ...................................... 24
TCLOC.............................................. 24
First Aid and Survival ........................... 25
Active Riding ......................................... 27
Sound Judgment .............................. 28-32
Environment ......................................... 28
Those Around You................................ 29
Equipment ............................................ 30
Load Capacity Ratings ......................... 31
Speedrack ............................................ 31
Personal Choices ................................. 31
SIPDE ............................................... 33
Supervision............................................ 34
Taking Responsibility............................ 34
Inexperienced/Untrained Riders ....... 34
Experienced/Trained Riders.............. 34
DIVISION II -
OPERATION/
MAINTENANCE
ATV Specifications ................................ 35
Location of Parts and Controls ............ 36
ATV Operation .................................. 37-46
Basic Operating Maneuvers ................. 37
Starting a Cold Engine...................... 37
BONE-C ............................................ 37
Starting the Engine ........................... 37
Handling the ATV (Active Riding
Techniques)....................................... 39
Tips ...................................................... 44
General Information ......................... 47-62
ATV Identification Numbers.................. 47
Ignition Switch Key ............................... 47
Control Locations and Functions.......... 47
Power Steering..................................... 50
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Speedometer/LCD (Digital) (550)......... 51
Speedometer/LCD (Analog/Digital) (550
Limited/1000 Limited)........................ 53
Speedometer/LCD (Digital) (500/700).. 55
Speedometer/LCD (Analog/Digital) (700
Mud Pro/1000 Mud Pro).................... 56
Electric Fuel Pump ............................... 58
Gas Hoses ........................................... 58
Oil Level Stick....................................... 58
Seat Latch ............................................ 58
Tailgate Latch (TBX)............................. 59
Cargo Box Latch Handles (TBX) .......... 59
Side Storage Compartment (TBX) ....... 59
Safety Flag Bracket .............................. 59
Rack Loading (Front and Rear) ............ 59
Trailering and Towing............................ 59
Transporting ......................................... 60
Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant ......................... 60
Engine Break-In ................................... 61
Burnishing Brake Pads......................... 62
General Maintenance ....................... 63-78
General Maintenance ........................... 63
Liquid Cooling System ......................... 64
Oil Cooler (Mud Pro/1000) ................... 65
Shock Absorbers .................................. 66
General Lubrication.............................. 66
Hydraulic Hand Brake .......................... 68
Brake Fluid ........................................ 68
Brake Lever Lock .............................. 68
Brake Hoses ..................................... 68
Brake Pads........................................ 68
Rear Foot Brake ................................... 68
Protective Rubber Boots ...................... 69
Battery.................................................. 70
Jump-Starting....................................... 71
Spark Plug(s) ....................................... 73
Throttle Cable Adjustment.................... 73
Air Filter................................................ 73
Air Filter Housing Drain(s) .................... 74
Draining V-Belt Cover ........................... 74
Tires ..................................................... 75
Wheels ................................................. 75
Muffler/Spark Arrester .......................... 76
Light Bulb Replacement ....................... 76
Checking/Adjusting Headlight Aim ....... 77
Fuses ................................................... 77
Electrical Output Terminals .................. 78
Storage Compartment/Tools ................ 78
Preparation for Storage ........................ 79
Preparation after Storage ..................... 80
Change of Address, Ownership, or
Warranty Transfer .............................. 81
Maintenance Record ............................. 83
Identification Numbers Record ......Inside
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