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Operator's Manual
Do not remove this Operator's Manual from this ATV
according to the guidelines and agreement with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Read this manual carefully.
It contains important safety information.
SHA RE OU R PASSION.
TM
2012
ATV
ATV
150
150

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  • Page 1 2012 Operator’s Manual Do not remove this Operator’s Manual from this ATV according to the guidelines and agreement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Read this manual carefully. It contains important safety information. SHA RE OU R PASSION.
  • Page 2 Your ATV can be hazardous to The Safety Alert Symbol means operate. ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine maneu- vers such as turning and driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail ! WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous to take proper precautions.

  • Page 3: Foreword

    ATV safely. Parents should super- Arctic Cat ATV. For a complete list of accessories, refer to the current vise their child’s use of the ATV at all times. Parents should permit Arctic Cat ATV Accessory Catalog.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Limited Warranty ................53 Basic Operating Maneuvers ............26 Warranty Procedure/Owner Responsibility ........54 Starting the Engine ..............26 Arctic Cat Emission Control System Limited Warranty ....55 BONE-C ................. 26 U.S. EPA Emission Control Statement/Warranty Coverage (U.S. Starting A Cold Engine............27 Only) ....................
  • Page 5 Do not turn at excessive speed. Packet) with your child or children. It contains important operating and • Always have the ATV checked by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer safety instructions. if it has been involved in an accident.

  • Page 6: Atv Safety Alert

    An ATV Is Not A Toy And Can FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY, call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887 (U.S.) or Canada Safety Be Hazardous To Operate. Council at 1-613-739-1535 (Canada). • Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backward when ATV Safety Alert climbing a hill.

  • Page 7: Rider Training Course

    ATV purchase. Others can take the training course for a small fee. * NEVER OPERATE AN ARCTIC CAT BRAND TRANSI- See an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for details or call (800) 887- TIONAL ATV WITHOUT PARENTAL SUPERVISION. 2887 for training course information.

  • Page 8: Hangtag & Warning Labels

    Hangtag & Warning Labels Your Arctic Cat ATV comes with a hangtag and several labels contain- ing important safety information. Anyone who rides the ATV should read and understand this informa- tion before riding. The labels should be considered as permanent parts of the ATV.

  • Page 9: Warnings

    Never carry a passenger. The long seat is to allow the operator to For more information about the training course, contact an autho- shift positions as needed during operation. It is not for carrying rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or call 1-800-887-2887 (U.S.) or 1-613- passengers. 739-1535 (Canada).
  • Page 10 Warnings ! WARNING ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this ATV without wearing an Operating this ATV on public streets, approved motorcycle helmet, eye pro- roads, or highways. tection, and protective clothing. WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CAN HAPPEN You can collide with another vehicle. Operating without an approved helmet HOW TO AVOID THE increases your chances of a severe...
  • Page 11 Warnings ! WARNING ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD POTENTIAL HAZARD Attempting wheelies, jumps, and Operating this ATV after or while consuming alcohol or drugs. other stunts. WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could seriously affect your judgment. Increases the chance of an accident Could cause you to react more slowly.
  • Page 12 Warnings ! WARNING ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD POTENTIAL HAZARD Turning improperly. Removing hands from handlebar or feet from footrests during operation. WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CAN HAPPEN ATV could go out of control, causing a collision or rollover. Removing even one hand or foot can reduce your ability to control HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD the ATV or could cause you to lose your balance and fall off the Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this...
  • Page 13 Warnings ! WARNING ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD POTENTIAL HAZARD Stalling, rolling backwards, or improp- Climbing hills improperly. erly dismounting while climbing a hill. WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause Could result in the ATV overturning. the ATV to overturn.
  • Page 14 All parts and accessories added to this ATV Before operating in a new area, check for obstacles. should be genuine Arctic Cat ATV components designed for use Never attempt to ride over large obstacles, such as large rocks or on the ATV and should be installed and used according to instruc- fallen trees.
  • Page 15 Warnings ! WARNING ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating the ATV through deep or fast flowing water. Improperly crossing hills or turning on WHAT CAN HAPPEN hills. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Tires may float, causing loss of traction and loss of control, which could lead to an accident.

  • Page 16: Prevention

    Prevention Helmet There are several types of helmets on Overview Helmets should have the market, but make sure you wear a one of these: When using an ATV, prevention is the name of the game. “Had you helmet that complies with the current only known”...

  • Page 17: Condition Of The Atv

    Prevention Long Pants and Long Sleeved Shirt TIRES AND CONTROLS LIGHTS AND OIL AND CHASSIS AND The goal is to protect your body from branches, long grass, airborne WHEELS AND CABLES ELECTRICAL FUEL DRIVE TRAIN objects, or anything else that could scrape your skin. The more thick and durable the material, the better protection it’ll provide.

  • Page 18: First Aid And Survival

    Prevention First Aid and Survival 3. Lights and Electrical Check: Verify the brakelights, taillights, headlights, 1. Brakelights You need to prepare for the unexpected. Emergencies and accidents and parking lights work. Don’t drive the are traumatic enough, but they’re even worse when you’re not pre- 2.

  • Page 19: Prevention

    Prevention Emergency Kit with Flashlight and First Aid Identification You’ll need several items in your Emergency If something does happen to you, the emergency personnel will want Carry these items: Kit including a flashlight. The matches will to know who you are and whom to contact. It’s possible you may be come in handy if you need to start a fire to 1.

  • Page 20: Active Riding

    Active Riding Overview “Active Riding” is the second part of “P.A.S.S.” It involves an under- standing of how your body weight, balance, gravity, and physical forces affect the handling of the ATV. For example, when you drive a car quickly into a sharp turn, your body is pulled to the outside of the vehicle by centrifugal force.

  • Page 21: Sound Judgment

    Sound Judgment Weather You need to consider the weather. It is dangerous to ride your ATV Those Around You when the weather is bad or potentially bad. Keep abreast with weather forecasts. People do all kinds of things that you can’t predict or control. Terrain Riding Companions Always pay close attention to the terrain you’re on even if it is famil-...

  • Page 22: Equipment

    ATV is detected, DO NOT OPERATE THE ATV. sliding off the trail. Take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for inspection It also helps to know which trails you can ride and who else might be and adjustment or repair.

  • Page 23: Personal Choices

    All parts and accesso- feel totally uncoordinated. ries installed on this ATV must be genuine Arctic Cat parts and accessories designed for use on this ATV. Install and use Reckless Riding them according to instructions.

  • Page 24: Sipde

    Sound Judgment SIPDE By themselves, none of these safe behaviors and sound judgments will go very far. But when you put them all together...when you’re paying attention to how you feel, when you’re monitoring the move- ments of your ATV, and when you’re constantly evaluating your envi- ronment, then you’re practicing SIPDE.

  • Page 25: Supervision

    Remember that regardless of experience, you should never let anyone under the age of 14 operate your ATV. Overview Arctic Cat and the ATV Safety Institute recommend that all ATV You’re responsible for supervising those who ride your ATV. Your operators ride the appropriate-sized ATV according to age.

  • Page 26: Division Ii - Operation

    Displacement 149 cc (9.1 cu in.) Gasoline (Recommended) 87 Octane Regular Unleaded Spark Plug Type DR8EA Engine Oil (Recommended) Arctic Cat ACX All Weather Spark Plug Gap 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) (Synthetic) Brake Type Front Double Drum/Rear Hydraulic Headlights 12V/35W/35W (2)

  • Page 27: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls 1. Battery 2. Front Brake Lever 3. Fuel Valve 4. Seat Lock Lever 5. Tool Storage 6. Brake Lever Lock KM882A 7. Key Switch 8. Throttle Limiter 9. Throttle Lever 10. Brakelights/Taillights 11. Kick Start Lever 12. Engine Stop Switch 13.

  • Page 28: Atv Operation

    3. Swing your leg over the seat and set your right foot down on the Emergency Starting right-side footrest. This Arctic Cat ATV has an emergency kick starter to use if the electric 4. Get seated in a comfortable position. starter becomes inoperative. To use the starter, follow this procedure.

  • Page 29: Starting A Cold Engine

    ATV Operation 1. Compress both right and left brake levers on the handlebars to apply both the front and rear brakes. Starting A Cold Engine 2. If your wheels lock, release them for a second; then apply them  again. NOTE: It is very important not to touch or compress the throttle lever during the starting procedures.

  • Page 30: Tips

    ATV Operation Sometimes your ATV may not respond and goes straight ahead instead of letting you turn. Here’s how to handle it: Your safety depends on using safe riding techniques. Statistics from 1. Slow down. the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) say that inexperienced riders who don’t use safe riding techniques are 13 2.

  • Page 31: Riding Uphill

    ATV Operation 9. Get back on the ATV from the uphill side, and keep your weight shifted uphill when you sit down. K-Turns 10. Start the engine and follow the method for riding downhill. Use K-turns if you accidentally stall while riding uphill; you need to Riding Uphill take action before the ATV rolls backward down the hill.

  • Page 32: Wide Turns

    ATV Operation 1. Shift your body weight as far back on the seat as possible. 2. Lightly apply the brakes and ease up on the throttle. Sidehilling/Traversing Wide Turns Sidehilling is considered an advanced skill; it’s really tricky and unpredictable. So, whether your skills are advanced or not, try to About 20% of ATV accidents happen during turns.

  • Page 33: Crossing Water

    ATV Operation 8. If the ATV starts tipping, shift your weight to keep it in balance. To clear a single-track (only one tire contacts) obstacle, follow the 3. You might have to lean into the turn more than you do in a wide same rules except: turn.
  • Page 34 ATV Operation ! WARNING 5. Take into account that your ATV could stall while crossing; give yourself enough time to get off the road. Do not attempt to free frozen brakes by pouring warm water on the brakes. 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.

  • Page 35: General Information

    VIN, and ESN when contacting an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for parts, service, accessories, or warranty. If a complete engine must The hand brakes should be applied whenever a braking situation is be replaced, ask the dealer to notify Arctic Cat for correct registration needed. information.

  • Page 36: Engine Stop Switch

    3. While holding the brake lever lock down, release the brake lever. Engine Stop Switch  This switch will stop the engine. NOTE: The brake lever will not return to its released posi- The engine can be started again tion. by pressing the yellow starter 4.

  • Page 37: Lcd/Indicator Lights

    2. Turn the throttle limiter screw clockwise to decrease engine 1. Speedometer - To select miles per hour (MPH) or kilometers RPM maximum or counterclockwise to increase engine RPM per hour (KM/H), press and hold button A while watching the maximum.

  • Page 38: Gas/Vent Hoses

    Transporting ATV 2. Install the oil level stick com- pletely into the engine crank- When transporting the ATV, Arctic Cat recommends that the ATV be case. in its normal operating position (on all four wheels) and the following procedure be used.

  • Page 39: Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant

    CAUTION ture in the fuel system. Any lubricant used in place of the recommended one could CAUTION cause serious transmission damage. Do not use white gas. Only Arctic Cat approved gasoline addi- tives should be used.

  • Page 40: Engine Break-In

    ATV may be taken to an autho- rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for this initial service. ! WARNING Do not overfill or over-flow gasoline when filling the gas tank.

  • Page 41: General Maintenance

    If, at any time, abnormal noises, vibrations, or improper functioning Air filter of any component of this ATV is detected, DO NOT OPERATE THE ATV. Take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for Battery inspection and adjustment or repair.

  • Page 42: Shock Absorbers

    Shock Absorbers 4. Install the screen/filter cap, spring, and screen. Tighten to Each shock absorber should be visibly checked weekly for excessive 11 ft-lb. fluid leakage (some seal leakage may be observed but it does not 5. Install the drain plug and indicate the shock is in need of replacement), cracks or breaks in the tighten to 22 ft-lb.

  • Page 43: Hand Brake Systems

    4. Attempt to push the ATV. level is above the LOWER level line. If below the line, take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service.  NOTE: The brake must lock the wheels. If not, take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service.

  • Page 44: Suspension/Steering Arm Bushings

    The battery is located under the seat. NOTE: The hydraulic brake must lock the rear wheels. If not, take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service. After being in service, batteries require regular cleaning and recharg- ing in order to deliver peak performance and maximum service life.
  • Page 45 NOTE: The sealing strip should NOT be removed and NO fluid should be added.  NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the use of the CTEK Multi 3. Be sure the charger and battery are in a well-ventilated area. Be US 800 or the CTEK Multi US 3300 for battery maintenance sure the charger is unplugged from the 110-volt electrical outlet.
  • Page 46 Jump-Starting CAUTION  NOTE: Arctic Cat does not recommend jump-starting a vehi- cle with a dead battery but rather to remove the battery, service Always make sure the electrical systems are of the same voltage it, and correctly charge it; however, in an emergency, it may be and ground polarity prior to connecting jumper cables.

  • Page 47: Spark Plug

    1700 RPM. Consult an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer if the plug insulator is not a light brown color. To help prevent cold weather fouling, make KM872A sure to thoroughly warm up the engine before operating.

  • Page 48: Throttle Cable Adjustment

    NOTE: Foam Air Filter Cleaner and Foam Air Filter Oil are adjusted. available from Arctic Cat. 3. Turn cable adjustment nut 4. Compress the filter by pressing it between the palms of both clockwise to increase free- hands to remove excess solvent.

  • Page 49: Drive Chain Condition/Adjustment

     NOTE: Drive chain adjustments may be done by the ATV owner Take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for this service. if qualified to do so. If the owner does not feel qualified, take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for this service.

  • Page 50: Wheels

    Bulb Replacement formed by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or a qualified tire The wattage rating of the bulb is shown in the chart. When replacing repair station.

  • Page 51: Fuse

    KM863 When replacing the headlight bulb, be careful not to touch the authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer glass portion of the bulb. Grasp the new bulb with a clean cloth. immediately. To replace the running lights, use the following procedure.

  • Page 52: Preparation For Storage

    (see Battery section in this manual). gas tank. Remove the air filter housing cover and air filter. Start the engine and allow it to idle; then using Arctic Cat Engine Preserver, 10. Store the ATV indoors in a level position.

  • Page 53: Preparation After Storage

    Taking the ATV out of storage and correctly preparing it will assure 7. Check the entire brake system (cables, shoes, etc.), all controls, many miles and hours of trouble-free riding. Arctic Cat recommends and brakelight; adjust or replace if necessary.

  • Page 54: Declaration Of Conformity

    Date of Issue: June, 1997 EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Date of Issue: May, 2006 Issued by European Commission. Type of Equipment: All-Terrain Vehicles Brand Name: Arctic Cat Model: 150 2x4 Standards to which conformity is declared: EN 61000-6-2:2005 EN 55012:2007 Manufacturer (if not issuing agent): Arctic Cat Inc.

  • Page 55: Limited Warranty

    5. An accident or subjecting the ATV to misuse, abuse, or negligent operation. 1. Six months from the date of sale — for an Arctic Cat ATV used for recreational 6. Any modification, addition, or removal of parts unless instructed to do so by purposes.

  • Page 56: Warranty Procedure/Owner Responsibility

    At the time of sale, an ATV Rider Training Certificate and Owner Registra- The authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer will examine the ATV or part to deter- tion form is to be completed by the selling dealer and consumer. The mine if, in his opinion, a warrantable condition exists.

  • Page 57: Arctic Cat Emission Control System Limited Warranty

    Arctic Cat Inc., P.O. Box 810, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 (hereinafter referred to (5) use of replacement components or accessories not conforming to Arctic as Arctic Cat) warrants that this new Arctic Cat ATV manufactured on or after Jan- Cat specifications which adversely affect performance, and/or uary 1st, 1997: (6) use in competitive racing or related events.

  • Page 58: Epa Emission Control Statement/Warranty Coverage (U.s. Only)

    U.S. EPA Emission Control Statement/Warranty Coverage (U.S. Only) STATEMENT/WARRANTY COMPONENTS COVERED Arctic Cat warrants to the original retail purchaser, and each subsequent The emissions warranty covers major emissions control components and purchaser, that all U.S. EPA-certified Arctic Cat snowmobiles are emission-related components listed as follows: designed, built, and equipped to conform to all U.S.

  • Page 61: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance Record DATE SERVICE PERFORMED/NOTES...

  • Page 62: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance Record DATE SERVICE PERFORMED/NOTES...

  • Page 63: Identification Numbers Record

    2. ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER: Record the Vehicle Identification Number and Engine Serial Number in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering parts from your autho- rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or for reference in case the ATV is stolen.
  • Page 64 • avoid paved surfaces - pavement may seriously affect handling and control LOCATE AND READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL ©2011 Arctic Cat Inc. ™® Trademarks of Arctic Cat Inc., Thief River Falls, MN 56701 FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS (218) 681-9851 - U.S.

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