Headlight/Taillight-Brakelight; Shift Lever - Arctic Cat ATV 250 Utility 2009 Service Manual

Headlight/Taillight-
Brakelight
Each time the ATV is used, lights should be checked
for proper function. Turn the ignition switch to the
LIGHTS position; the headlights and taillight should
illuminate. Test the brakelight by compressing the
brake lever. The brakelight should illuminate.
HEADLIGHT
NOTE: The bulb portion of the headlight is frag-
ile. HANDLE WITH CARE. When replacing the
headlight bulb, do not touch the glass portion of
the bulb. If the glass is touched, it must be cleaned
with a dry cloth before installing. Skin oil residue
on the bulb will shorten the life of the bulb.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to remove the bulb when it is hot.
Severe burns may result.
To replace the headlight bulb, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Remove the boot from the back of the headlight
housing; then remove the three-wire connector
from the bulb.
2. Using care not to bend or deform the spring clip,
release the two ends of the spring clip from the
light housing; then remove the bulb from the head-
light housing.
3. Install the new bulb into the headlight housing;
then secure with the spring clip.
4. Connect the three-wire connector to the bulb; then
install the boot.
TAILLIGHT-BRAKELIGHT
To replace the taillight-brakelight bulb, use the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Remove the two screws and remove the lens
cover.
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2. Push the bulb in and turn it counterclockwise.
3. Install the new bulb by turning it clockwise while
pushing in.
4. Install the lens cover.
! CAUTION
Tighten the lens cover screws only until they are snug.

Shift Lever

CHECKING ADJUSTMENT
Stop the ATV completely and shift the transmission
into the R position. The reverse gear indicator light
should be illuminated.
! WARNING
Never shift the ATV into reverse gear when the ATV is
moving as it could cause the ATV to stop suddenly
throwing the operator from the ATV.
If the reverse gear indicator light does not illuminate
when shifted to the reverse position, the switch may be
faulty, the fuse may be blown, the bulb may be faulty,
a connection may be loose or corroded, or the lever
may need adjusting. To adjust, proceed to Adjusting
Shift Lever.
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