General Information; Control Locations And Functions - Arctic Cat XC 450 Operator's Manual

General Information

Control Locations and Functions

Ignition Switch Key
Two keys come with the ATV. Keep the spare key in a safe place. An
identifying number is stamped on each key. Use this number when
ordering a replacement key.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has three positions.
OFF position — All electrical circuits
except the accessory plug are off. The
engine will not start. The key can be
removed in this position.
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NOTE: The accessory plug is
powered by the battery at all times.
ON position — The ignition circuit is complete and the engine can
run. The key cannot be removed in this position.
LIGHTS position — The ignition circuit is complete and the running
lights and taillights are on. The key cannot be removed in this position.
CAUTION
Leaving the ignition switch in the ON or LIGHTS position for a
long period of time when the engine is not running may cause
the battery to discharge. Always leave the ignition switch in
the OFF position when engine is not running.
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Shift Lever
This ATV has a dual-range auto-
matic transmission with reverse.
Drive Select Switch
This switch allows the operator to
operate the ATV in either two-
wheel drive (rear wheels) or four-
wheel drive (all wheels). For normal
riding on flat, dry, hard surfaces,
two-wheel drive should be suffi-
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cient. In situations of aggressive
trail conditions, four-wheel drive
would be the desired choice.
To either engage or disengage the front wheels, move the switch to the
4WD position or to the 2WD position.
Do not attempt to either engage or disengage 4WD while the
ATV is moving.
CAUTION
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KC342B