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

General Information

Control Locations and
Functions
Ignition Switch Key
Two keys come with this vehicle. 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 are off. The engine
will not start. The key can be removed in
this position.
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NOTE: The accessory plugs are
powered by the battery at all times.
RUN position — The ignition circuit is
complete and the engine can run. The key
cannot be removed in this position.
START position — The ignition circuit
is complete and the starter is engaged.
When the key is released, the switch will
return to the RUN position. The key can-
not be removed in this position.
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NOTE: This vehicle has safety
interlock switches which prevent
the starter motor from activating
when the transmission is not in
neutral. Depress and hold the brake
pedal to engage starter when the
transmission is not in neutral.
Shift Lever
This vehicle has a dual-range Constant
Variable Transmission
reverse and park.
Drive Select Switch
ATV-0056A
This switch allows the operator to operate
the vehicle in either two-wheel drive (rear
wheels) or four-wheel drive (all wheels) as
well as mechanically lock the differential (if
equipped) to apply equal power to both front
wheels. For normal riding on flat, dry, hard
surfaces, two-wheel drive should be suffi-
cient. In situations when additional traction
is necessary, four-wheel drive would be the
desired choice.
To select 2WD, depress the bottom of the
switch. To select 4WD, move the switch
to the middle position. To engage the dif-
ferential lock, slide the switch latch
slightly downward while pressing the top
of the switch forward.
Do not attempt to either engage or
disengage the front differential while
the vehicle is moving.
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is engaged on equipped models,
(CVT) with
the indicator light will be illumi-
nated.
CAUTION
NOTE: When the differential lock
PR878
PR881A
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