Starting A Cold Engine (500) - Arctic Cat ALTERRA 400 2017 Operator's Manual

2. Press the starter button.
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for
more than eight seconds per start-
ing attempt. The starter motor may
overheat causing severe starter
motor damage. Allow 15 seconds
between starting attempts to allow
the starter motor to cool.
3. If the engine does not start, press the
starter button again for eight sec-
onds.
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NOTE: At this point if the engine
does not start, pump the primer
three more times; then press the
starter button again.
4. Allow the engine to warm up for
approximately 2-3 minutes or until
the ATV will accelerate without hes-
itating.
Starting A Cold Engine
(500)
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NOTE: It is very important not to
touch or compress the throttle lever
during the starting procedures.
1. Turn off all electrical accessories
(hand warmer, lights, etc.); then
rotate the ignition switch key to the
first position (ON) leaving the head-
lights OFF. Note that the N is indi-
cated on the LCD.
2. Press on the starter button.
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for more
than eight seconds per starting
attempt. The starter motor may over-
heat causing severe starter motor
damage. Allow 15 seconds between
starting attempts to allow the starter
motor to cool.
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NOTE: Do not touch the throttle
lever until the engine has run for at
least 3 minutes.
3. Allow the engine to warm up for
approximately 2-3 minutes or until the
ATV will accelerate without hesitating.
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Braking/Stopping
Always allow plenty of room and time to
stop safely. Sometimes quick stops are
inevitable, so always be prepared.
Whether you're stopping slowly or stop-
ping quickly, do this:
1. Squeeze the brake lever on the left
handlebar to apply both the front and
rear brakes.
2. If your wheels lock, release them for
a second; then apply them again.
3. Never "ride" the brake. Even main-
taining minimal pressure on the
brake lever will cause the brake pads
to drag on the disc and may overheat
the brake fluid.
! WARNING
Excessive repetitive use of the
hydraulic brake for high speed stops
will cause overheating of the brake
fluid and premature brake pad wear
which will result in an unexpected
loss of brakes.
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved brake
fluid. Never substitute or mix differ-
ent types or grades of brake fluid.
Brake loss can result. Check brake
fluid level and pad wear before each
use. Brake loss can result in serious
injury or death.
Shifting
To shift the ATV, follow these steps:
1. To engage the high range from neu-
tral, move the shift lever forward.
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