Vehicle Operation - Arctic Cat Prowler Operator's Manual

Vehicle Operation

Starting the Vehicle
Always start with the vehicle on a flat, level
surface. Carbon monoxide poisoning can
kill you, so keep the vehicle outside while
it's running. Follow these steps to start it up:
1. Step into the vehicle and sit down; then
fasten the operator seat belt and the
passenger seat belts (if applicable) and
strap on your approved helmet and
require your passenger(s) to do the
same (if applicable). Check that the
occupant side restraints are secured in
place.
! WARNING
Falling from a moving vehicle could
result in serious injury or death.
Always fasten your seat belt securely
and ensure the passenger seat belt is
properly and securely fastened prior
to operating or riding in this vehicle.
2. Place the transmission in park; then
depress the brake pedal.
3. Turn the ignition switch clockwise to the
START position; then when the engine
starts, release to the RUN position. Do
not increase engine RPM above idle.
CAUTION
Increasing engine RPM above idle
while in Park will cause belt damage.
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for more
than eight seconds per starting attempt.
The starter motor may overheat causing
severe starter motor damage. Allow 15
seconds between starting attempts to
allow the starter motor to cool.
4. Let the engine warm up.
Shifting
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NOTE: The CVT is fully automatic
and shifts as a function of engine
RPM and vehicle loading.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before attempting to shift from one
range to the other or into reverse.
Always shift on level ground.
1. To select reverse gear from park,
move the shift lever downward one
position until the letter "R" is dis-
played on the LCD gauge.
2. To select neutral from reverse, move
the shift lever downward one position
until the letter "N" is displayed on the
LCD gauge.
3. To select high range from neutral,
move the shift lever downward one
position until the letter "H" is dis-
played on the LCD gauge.
4. To select low range from high range,
move the shift lever downward one
position until the letter "L" is dis-
played on the LCD gauge.
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NOTE: The high range is for nor-
mal driving with light loads. The low
range is for carrying heavy loads or
trailer towing. Compared to HIGH
range, the LOW range position pro-
vides slower speed and greater
torque to the wheels.
CAUTION
Always shift into low range when
operating on wet or uneven terrain,
when towing or pushing heavy loads,
and when using a plow. Failure to fol-
low this caution may result in prema-
ture V-belt failure or in damage to
related drive system components.
5. To select park, move the shift lever
completely up until the letter "P" is
displayed on the LCD gauge.
CAUTION
Never increase engine speed above
idle RPM when in park or belt damage
will occur.
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