Hand Brake; Brake Lever Lock - Arctic Cat 650 H1 2010 Operator's Manual

CAUTION
Do not attempt to either engage or
disengage the 4WD lock while the
ATV is moving.
The 4WD lock allows the operator to
mechanically lock the front differen-
tial to apply equal power to both front
wheels. To engage the lock from 4WD,
slide the switch up and move fully to
the left. To disengage the lock, move
the switch lever to the right.
! WARNING
The 4WD lock is intended for use
where minimum traction is avail-
able. NEVER EXCEED 10 MPH (16
kph) with the lock
Maneuverability and
characteristics will differ with the
lock engaged. Failure to follow this
procedure may result in loss of
control. Control loss can result in
severe injury or even death.

Hand Brake

The hand brake is considered to be the
normal operating (main) brake. It
should be applied whenever a braking
situation is needed.
Apply the brake by compressing the
brake lever toward the handlebar.

Brake Lever Lock

To engage and release the brake lever
lock, use the following procedure.
1. Squeeze the hand brake two or
three times and release it.
2. Depress and hold the brake lever
lock.
3. While holding in on the brake
lever lock, squeeze the brake lever.
 NOTE: It will click as it engages
and the brake lever will not return
to its released position.
4. Release the brake lever lock by
squeezing the brake lever. It will
return to its released position.
Check to make sure the brake lever
lock engages properly and that the
brake (when engaged) locks the
wheels.
engaged.
handling
1. Pump the brake lever 2 or 3 times.
2. Engage the brake lever lock.
3. Attempt to push the ATV.
 NOTE: The brake lever lock must
lock the wheels. If it doesn't, take
the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat
ATV dealer for service.
! WARNING
Always check to be sure that the
brake lever lock has been disen-
gaged before operating the ATV.
An accident could result if the
brake lever lock is left engaged
while the ATV is operated. The
brake may relax if left engaged for
a long period of time. This could
cause an accident; therefore, do
not leave the ATV on a hill depend-
ing on the brake lever lock. Always
block the downhill side of the
wheels if leaving the ATV on a hill
or park the ATV in a sidehill posi-
tion.
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