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1. Rotate the ignition key to the OFF
position.
2. Remove ice and snow from the
throttle system and wait 5-10 min-
utes for the engine heat to thaw ice
from the throttle system.
3. Test the throttle control lever by
compressing and releasing it several
times. The lever MUST return to the
idle position quickly and completely.
NOTE: If the throttle control lever
operates properly and the engine
does not start, compress the throttle
lever
slightly
(approximately
throttle) and try starting the engine.
If the engine now starts and stops
when the throttle lever is released,
take the snowmobile to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer
for service. If not under warranty,
this service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
! WARNING
If the throttle control lever does not
work properly, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
START THE ENGINE.
4. If the throttle control lever operates
properly, rotate the ignition key to
the RUN position and go through
normal starting procedures.
NOTE: If the throttle control lever
operates properly and the engine
does not start, a malfunctioning moni-
tor switch may be the problem. Take
the snowmobile to an authorized Arc-
tic Cat Snowmobile dealer for service.
If not under warranty, this service is at
the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner. However, if a dire
emergency exists wherein the engine
must be started, disconnect the throt-
tle monitor switch located in the right-
side handlebar control.
NOTE: If disconnection of the throt-
tle monitor switch is needed to start
the engine, take the snowmobile to an
authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile
dealer for service as soon as possi-
ble. If not under warranty, this service
is at the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner.
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! WARNING
Under no circumstances should dis-
connection of the throttle control wir-
ing harness be used as a substitute
for the monitor switch during normal
operation of the snowmobile. Per-
sonal injury and damage could occur
if the throttle system malfunctions or
if the operator is unable to stop the
engine in an emergency. If the snow-
mobile must be operated with a dis-
connected throttle control wiring
harness, EXTREME CAUTION MUST
BE TAKEN. NEVER EXCEED 10 MPH
1/8
WITH THE THROTTLE CONTROL
WIRING HARNESS DISCONNECTED.
NOTE: The monitor switch is now
bypassed. All other ignition/electri-
cal features (ignition switch, emer-
gency
stop
switch,
taillight, and brakelight) will operate
properly.
Varying Altitude
Operation
Operating a snowmobile at varying alti-
tudes requires changes in performance
components. These changes affect drive
(on certain models) .
train components
For altitude information, see the appro-
priate specifications sheet.
NOTE: Just as important as cali-
brating the snowmobile for higher alti-
tudes is recalibrating the snowmobile
when going to lower altitudes.
XF models (except the XF 8000 High
Country) are initially set up at the factory
for operation between 0-3000 feet.
ZR models are initially set up at the fac-
tory for operation between 0-5000 feet.
M models and the XF 8000 High Country
model are initially set up at the factory
for operation between 6000-9000 feet.
NOTE: Drive train changes can be
made by the snowmobile owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner does
not feel qualified, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer for this service.
This service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner
headlight,
.
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