Engine Stop Switch; Electric Starter Button; Reverse Override Switch - Arctic Cat 450 i TRV/OT User Manual

Check to make sure the brake lever lock
engages properly and that the brake
(when engaged) locks the wheels.
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 disengaged
before operating the ATV. An accident
could result if the brake lever lock is
left engaged while the ATV is oper-
ated. The brake may relax if left
engaged for a long period of time.
This could cause an accident; there-
fore, do not leave the ATV on a hill
depending 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 position.
Rear Foot Brake
Pressing the rear foot brake downward
will apply the brake to the rear wheels.
Headlight HI/LO Switch
Use the headlight HI/LO switch to select
the high or low headlight beam when the
ignition switch is in the LIGHTS posi-
tion. When the switch is in the HI posi-
tion, the high beam will illuminate. When
the switch is in the LO position, the low
beam will illuminate.
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Engine Stop Switch

OFF position — The ignition circuit is off.
The engine cannot be started or will not
run. If the engine stop switch is used to
stop engine without turning off ignition
switch, the battery may discharge.
RUN position — The ignition circuit is
on. The engine can start and run.

Electric Starter Button

Pushing in on this button activates the
starter motor. Before starting the engine,
make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the transmission is in neutral, the
reverse shift lever is in the forward posi-
tion, and the brake lever lock is engaged.
 NOTE: This ATV has safety inter-
lock switches which prevent the
starter motor from activating when
the transmission is not in neutral.
To start the ATV while in gear,
depress the rear foot brake or
compress the brake lever; then
depress the starter button.

Reverse Override Switch

This ATV is equipped with a reverse
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speed limiter system. When additional
RPM is needed in reverse, depress and
hold the override switch.
 NOTE: On the EFI models, the
override is active only when 4WD
is selected.
! WARNING
Never activate the override switch
while the throttle is open as a loss of
control may result.
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