Crossing Roads; Cold Weather Driving; Crossing Water - Arctic Cat 500 Operato's Manual

Sometimes your ATV may not respond
and goes straight ahead instead of letting
you turn. Here's how to handle it:
1. Slow down.
2. Move forward on the seat.
3. Lean to inside of turn.
4. Turn handlebar.
Parking on a Hill
This shouldn't be necessary, but if it is:
1. Keep it in gear.
2. Engage the brake lever lock.
3. Find something to block the rear tires.
Stalling on a Hill
If you use the right method for riding
uphill, this shouldn't happen. But if you
have a problem, do this:
1. If the ATV hasn't started rolling
backwards yet, follow the procedure
for the K-Turn, OR
2. If the ATV is already rolling back-
ward, lean as far forward as possible
standing up on the footrests.
3. Nice and easy, apply the hand brake
lever.
4. When you come to a stop, follow the
procedure for the K-turn.
5. If the ATV continues to roll back-
ward, dismount immediately on the
uphill side.

Crossing Water

Your ATV can only handle water up to its
footrests. Any more than that and you
risk engine damage and/or personal
injury. Stay away from fast moving riv-
ers. ATV tires can be buoyant, so if the
water is too deep, you might find the
ATV suddenly afloat.
1. Physically check the depth and cur-
rent of the water, especially if you
can't see the bottom. You're also
checking for boulders, logs, or any
other hidden obstacles.
2. Keep your speed slow.
3. Make sure you have a way out on the
other side of the water.
4. If you get stuck in the sludge or mud,
try rocking the ATV from side to side.
5. Once you've cleared the water,
briefly apply the brakes to make sure
they work.

Crossing Roads

Crossing roads on your ATV is also a bad
idea, so avoid it. If you can't:
1. Stop completely on the shoulder of
the road.
2. Check both directions for traffic.
3. Crossing near a blind corner or inter-
section is dangerous; don't do it.
4. Drive straight across to the opposite
shoulder.
5. Take into account that your ATV
could stall while crossing; give your-
self enough time to get off the road.
6. You have to assume that oncoming
cars don't see you, and if they do,
they won't be able to predict your
actions.
7. It's illegal to cross public roads in
some places. Know your local laws.

Cold Weather Driving

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NOTE: Check that all control levers
move freely. Make sure the footrest,
shift lever, and rear foot brake are
free of ice and snow.
! WARNING
For your personal safety, it is very
important to wear the type and
amount of cold-weather
according to the coldest anticipated
temperatures.
1. With the transmission in neutral,
move the ATV forward and backward
to check that the wheels roll freely. If
the ATV will not roll, the tires may be
frozen to the ground or the brake pads
may be frozen to the discs.
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