Operating Instructions; Starting And Stopping Engine - Arctic Cat Jaguar Z1 Operator's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING AND STOPPING
ENGINE
It is imperative that the brake system
be checked for wear and proper
operation and that all safety checks
found in the accompanying Snow-
mobile Safety Handbook be per-
formed before attempting to start the
engine.
After the engine has been started,
check the headlights (high and low
beam), taillight, and brakelight to be
sure they are working properly and
adjusted correctly. Make sure all
lights are clean to provide maximum
illumination. The headlight and tail-
light must be clean and must be illu-
minated whenever the engine is
running.
1. Test the operation of the brake
system by compressing the
brake lever. The brake lever
m u s t f e e l f i r m w h e n c o m -
pressed; then while holding the
brake lever in the compressed
position, measure the distance
between the brake lever and the
handlebar. The distance must be
greater than 2.54 cm (1 in.).
2. Check the fluid level in the res-
ervoir. The brake fluid level
must be visible in the sight
glass. Add Arctic Cat approved
brake fluid as necessary.
NOTE: If the sight glass appears
dark, there is a sufficient amount
of fluid in the reservoir.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
! WARNING
Do not start the engine if the
brake system is not functioning
properly. Service the brake sys-
tem or have it properly repaired
prior to operating the snowmo-
bile. Serious personal injury or
even death may occur if the
brake system is not operating
properly.
3. Test the throttle control lever by
completely compressing and
releasing it several times. The
lever MUST return to the idle
position quickly and com-
pletely.
! CAUTION
Always check the coolant level
before starting the engine.
4. Move the emergency
switch to the UP or RUN posi-
tion.
5. Insert key into ignition switch;
then rotate key to the START
position. When the engine starts
release the key.
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