Starting A Cold Engine; Dismounting The Atv - Arctic Cat 2011 ATV 90 Operator's Manual

ATV Operation
1. Push down on the kick starter
until resistance is felt; then with a
short, quick, downward stroke,
start engine.
2. Repeat until the engine starts.
3. After making sure that the engine
is warm, apply the front brakes to
release the brake lever lock.

Starting A Cold Engine

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NOTE: It is very important not to touch or compress the
throttle lever during the starting procedures.
1. Rotate the ignition switch key to the first position (ON).
2. Compress the left-hand brake lever; then press on the starter but-
ton.
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for more than eight seconds per
starting attempt. The starter motor may overheat causing severe
starter motor damage. Allow 15 seconds between starting
attempts to allow the starter motor to cool.
3. Allow the engine to warm up for approximately 2-2 1/2 minutes.
Do not touch the throttle lever until the engine has run for at least
3 minutes.
4. Run the engine for at least 10 minutes so it is thoroughly warmed
up. If the engine is run for a shorter period of time, the spark
plug may not have reached a high enough temperature to burn
off the excess fuel in the combustion chamber.
If unburned fuel is collected in the combustion chamber due to
lack of running time, spark plug fouling will occur more easily
during the next starting attempt.
Braking/Stopping
Coming to a stop should be a slow, easy process. Always allow plenty
of room and time to stop smoothly. Sometimes quick stops are inevi-
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table, so always be prepared. Whether you're stopping slowly or
stopping quickly, do this:
1. Compress both right and left brake levers on the handlebars to
apply both the front and rear brakes.
2. If your wheels lock, release them for a second; then apply them
again.
3. Never "ride" the brakes. Even maintaining minimal pressure on
a brake lever will cause the brake shoes to drag on the drums and
overheat the brake system.
Parking
Parking involves following the previous rules for braking; then:
1. After the ATV stops, shift into neutral.
2. Stop the engine using the engine stop switch.
3. Turn off the ignition.
4. If you have to park on a hill, shift the ATV into low gear; other-
wise, try to park only on level surfaces.
5. Engage the brake lever lock.

Dismounting the ATV

After you've followed the procedure for parking, it's time to dis-
mount.
CAUTION
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