Electric Fuel Pump; Gas Hoses; Oil Level Stick; Seat Latch - Arctic Cat 500 Operato's Manual

Condition Warning Display - Uses odom-
eter/trip meter display of the LCD to
warn of a system error condition requir-
ing attention.
A. Volt - The LCD will go blank
except the word VOLT will flash
on the LCD whenever a low volt-
age (<9 DC volts) or a high volt-
age (>16 DC volts) is detected.
When voltage returns to normal,
the gauge must be reset by turn-
ing the ignition key to the OFF
position and then to the ON posi-
tion.
B. EFI - The LCD will go blank
except a diagnostic trouble code
(DTC) code will flash on the
LCD and a check engine indica-
ter will be displayed whenever an
electronic fuel injection malfunc-
tion or electronic power steering
malfunction is detected. After 30
seconds, the LCD will return to
normal; however, the DTC and
check engine indicater will con-
tinue to be displayed until the
malfunction is corrected.
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NOTE: Take the ATV to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer to have
the EFI error corrected and to have
the ECM reset as soon as possible.

Electric Fuel Pump

An electric fuel pump is incorporated in
the gas tank to deliver gasoline to the fuel
injector. The fuel pump is activated when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.

NOTE: Both the ignition and fuel
pump functions will be interrupted
by the Tilt Sensor if the ATV tips over
past 60°-70°. Righting the ATV will
reactivate the ignition
pump.

Gas Hoses

Replace the gas hoses every two years.
Damage from aging may not always be
visible.
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Oil Level Stick

There is an oil level stick for checking
the engine oil level. To check the oil
level, use the following procedure.

NOTE: The ATV should be on level
ground when checking the engine oil
level.
1. Unscrew the oil level stick and wipe
it with a clean cloth.
2. Install the oil level stick and thread
into the engine case.

NOTE: The oil level stick should be
threaded in for checking purposes.
3. Remove the oil level stick; the engine
oil level should be above the "L" mark
but not higher than the "F" mark.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the engine with oil.
Always make sure the oil level is
above the "L" mark but not higher
than the "F" mark.

Seat Latch

and fuel
1. To remove the seat, lift up on the
latch release (located at the rear of the
seat); then raise the rear of the seat
and slide it rearward.
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