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This user manual has been prepared by the Service department of Arctic Cat. Parts and accessories In the event of needing spare parts, oils or accessories for your Arctic Cat vehicle, make sure that you only use ORIGINAL PARTS, OILS, AND ACCESSORIES FROM ARCTIC CAT.
Different warning sign, which contain important safety information, are attached to the vehicle. Every person using the vehicle shall have read and understood this safety information before driving. If a warning sign comes off or becomes illegible, please contact your Arctic Cat dealer to obtain replacement. Intended use The vehicle has been designed and constructed for the common stresses in road traf- fic and off-road applications.
Safety instructions 1 Always observe this warnings and proceed particularly attentively and carefully when performing the work steps marked in this way. NOTE This symbol indicates explanations whose compliance contributes to a bet- ter understanding and ideal operation of the vehicle. General safety instructions Observe that this vehicle IS NOT A TOY AND ITS OPERATION BEARS RISKS.
● Do not change the vehicle with improper additions or by the improper use of accessories. ● Only install and use original parts or original accessories of Arctic Cat. If you have any questions, please contact an authorised Arctic Cat dealer.
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● Inspect the cooler and the engine periodically for soiling, and carefully clean the cooler and the engine if necessary. ● Have a specialist repair shop authorised by Arctic Cat remove heavy soiling of the cooler. Notes on uphill driving: ●...
2 View of the vehicle View of the vehicle Wildcat, Wildcat Sport, Wildcat Trail 2.1.1 Front left-hand view of the vehicle Fig. 1 Safety belt Indicator (Sport and Trail) Battery (underneath cover) Head light (Sport and Trail) (Wildcat) 10 Indicator (Wildcat) Safety belt 11 Head light (Wildcat) Taillight / brake light lamp...
2 View of the vehicle Prowler 2.2.1 Front left-hand view of the vehicle Fig. 3 Safety belt Fuses (underneath the seat) Tailgate lock Hitch Storage compartment Headlight Lateral rest 10 Storage compartment Side safety strap (underneath cover) Battery (underneath the seat)
Every person using the vehicle shall have read and understood this informa- tion before driving. The warning signs are considered permanent components of the vehicle. If a warning sign comes off or becomes illegible, you can obtain replacement at the Arctic Cat dealer. NOTE The arrangement and the contents of the signs may differ from the rep- resentation in this user manual.
Controls 4 Controls Ignition switch The ignition switch has three switch posi- tions: – OFF (1): All electrical circuits except for the accessory connection are switched Fig. 12 off. The engine cannot be started. You can remove the ignition key in this switch position.
4 Controls Gear shift 4.3.1 Gear shift The vehicle has an automatic gearbox with five gear positions: – L (LOW): forward gear for off-road driv- – H (HIGH): forward gear for driving on the road – N (NEUTRAL): idle – R (REVERSE): reverse gear –...
Controls 4 ATTENTION Only connect or disconnect the front differential when the vehicle is stationary. NOTE Use 4WD Lock only briefly to free yourself from a critical driving situation (e.g. when driving out of a mud hole). NOTE Two-wheel drive is recommended for driving on flat, dry, and hard ground, four-wheel drive for difficult conditions (e.g.
4 Controls Safety belt icon WARNING The safety belt icon does not indicate that the safety belt is fas- tened. Before driving, always fas- ten the safety belt. Fig. 17 After switching on the ignition, the safety belt icon lights up in the gauge display for approx.
Controls 4 4.10 Reverse override switch WARNING Only actuate the reverse override switch in idling position (prior to acceler- ating). NOTE The reverse override switch is installed in the centre console at the gear lever. The vehicle has a speed limit for reverse. After pressing the reverse override switch it is possible to drive at a higher speed in reverse.
4 Controls 4.12 Removing and installing seats WARNING Before driving, make sure that all seats are locked correctly. Using the seat release, you can unlock the seats for removal. 4.12.1 Removing and installing seats (Wildcat) NOTE Both seats are removed and installed in the same way. Removing the seat: Pull seat release on the rear side of the seat upwards.
Controls 4 4.13 Safety belt WARNING A passenger shall be able to hold on to the handles when he/she has placed his/her feet flat on the floor and, while sitting on the seat, is leaning his/her back on the backrest. WARNING Before driving, the driver and the passenger must fasten the safety belt.
Do not drive when an error code of the power steering appears in the gauge display. NOTE When the error code appears in the gauge display, switch the ignition off and on again. If the error code still appears thereafter, have the error rectified at an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop.
Controls 4 4.16 Gauge NOTE The "M" (Mode) and "S" (Set) buttons can be arranged in a different way as shown in here. 4.16.1 Gauge (Wildcat) NOTE When the ignition key is moved to the ON position, all segments of the gauge display will light up for approx.
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NOTE Have an EFI error rectified as soon as possible at an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. Power steering indicator (EPS) (7) – In the event of an error of the power steering, the text "EPS"...
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Controls 4 Toggling between the display modes: Press "M" button (10) repeatedly until the desired mode is displayed. Around 2 seconds after releasing the "M" button, the digital display will return to the full- screen display. Odometer / trip meter (11) – The odometer measures the total number of kilometres driven with this vehicle and cannot be reset.
4 Controls Drive indicator (16) – The 4WD indicator appears when the four-wheel drive or the differential lock is activated. Speed/revolutions indicator (17) – Depending on the selected function, it will dis- play the approximate vehicle speed (km/h or MPH) or the engine speed. 4.16.2 Gauge (Wildcat Sport/Trail) The sections that follow describe the display fields and function buttons of the gauge.
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Controls 4 For setting the minute display: press centre button (4) again. Then, press left- hand button (6) or right-hand button (5) repeatedly until the desired number of minutes is displayed. To return to the normal gauge function: press centre button (4) again. Display of operating hours counter / odometer / trip meter / speed / revolutions / time of day (2) –...
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4 Controls Display of coolant temperature / battery voltage / fill level of fuel tank (3) – Depending on the selected function, it will display the coolant temperature, the battery voltage, the intake air temperature, or the fill level of the fuel tank. Toggling between the display modes: Press and release right-hand button (5) repeatedly until the desired mode is dis- played.
NOTE Have an EFI error rectified as soon as possible at an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. Safety belt indicator (11) – The safety belt icon appears for approx. 8 seconds after switching on the ignition.
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4 Controls Drive indicator (2) – The 4WD indicator appears when the four-wheel drive or the differential lock is activated. Clock / operating hours counter (3) – The clock is set to the 12 hour format. The operating hours counter displays the total operating hours of the vehicle and cannot be reset to zero.
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Controls 4 Level indicator (6) – Displays the approximate fill level of the fuel tank. NOTE If the bottom segment is flashing, there will still be 3.5 l (0.92 U.S. gal.) of fuel in the tank. "M" (Mode) button (7) – Using the "M" (Mode) button, you can toggle between the following modes of the display: –...
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NOTE Have EFI errors rectified as soon as possible at an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. Battery status indicator – In the event of a voltage drop (< 9 V) or an overvoltage (>...
Controls 4 4.16.4 Gauge (Prowler HDX) NOTE When the ignition key is moved to the ON position, all segments of the gauge display will light up for approx. 2 seconds. Fig. 23 The gauge has the following display fields and function buttons: Speedometer / tachometer (1) –...
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4 Controls "M" (Mode) button (6) – Using the "M" button, you can toggle between the following modes of the display: – Speedometer – Distance – Time of day Toggling between the display modes: Press and release "M" button (6) repeatedly until the desired mode is displayed. Around 2 seconds after releasing the "M"...
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Controls 4 Clock / operating hours counter (10) – The clock is set to the 12 hour format. The operating hours counter displays the total operating hours of the vehicle and cannot be reset to zero. Setting the clock: Turn ignition key into position RUN and press "M" button (6) repeatedly until the clock or the operating hours counter (10) is displayed.
(e.g. P012 or C1234). After rectifying the displayed error, the error display will automatically go out. NOTE Have ECM errors rectified as soon as possible at an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. 4.17 Cargo box 4.17.1 Cargo box (Prowler XT)
Controls 4 Swivelling cargo box upwards: Move lever (1) forwards. Lift and swivel cargo box (2). CAUTION Swivel cargo box downwards carefully. Finger, hands, or arms may get crushed. Swivelling cargo box downwards: Press front end of the cargo box (2) firmly downwards until the cargo box (2) engages in the lock with a clicking sound.
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4 Controls Fig. 28 Converting cargo box into cargo platform: Unscrew one screw (1) on the left-hand-side and one on the right-hand side. Swivel cargo box upwards. Loosen two screws (6) on the left-hand-side and two on the right-hand side and pull them out as far as necessary to remove the side panels.
Controls 4 Tighten four nuts (7) applying a tightening torque of 11 Nm. 10. Lower the cargo platform. 11. Fasten each of the two retaining ropes with two screws (3) in accordance with the removal notes. Tighten screws applying a tightening torque of 18 Nm. Cargo securing ATTENTION To prevent damages on the cargo box when using lashing straps with a ten-...
Entering the registration PIN (POSR) NOTE This Arctic Cat vehicle is equipped with a software which requires entering a 6 digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) at the time of registration. As soon as the vehicle has been completely registered (the vehicle check list must be completed online), the 6 digit PIN is sent via e-mail.
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First putting into operation 5 Entering 6 digit PIN: Press "M" (1) and "S" (2) buttons and keep pressed. Turn ignition key to ON position. Keep "M" (1) and "S" (2) buttons pressed until the gauge display shows "Pin". Release "M" button. Fig.
5 First putting into operation Running in the engine The engine needs a running in period. Handling the vehicle correctly during this run- ning in period will help to maximise the service life and the performance of the engine. Notes on the running in period: ●...
Driving 6 Driving NOTE Observe the national laws and regulations with regard to transport and traffic. Check list CAUTION Before every ride, check the condition of the vehicle and the operational safety with the aid of the following check list. Only use the vehicle in perfect technical condition.
6 Driving Starting / switching off the engine WARNING Provide adequate ventilation when operating the engine in closed rooms. Do not start or run the engine in a closed room without a suitable extraction sys- tem. ATTENTION Do not actuate the starter motor longer than 8 seconds per starting process. If more starting processes are necessary: wait 15 seconds in between the starting processes to allow the starter motor to cool down.
Driving 6 6.2.3 Starting the engine (Prowler HDX) ATTENTION Do not accelerate while the transmission is in park position. Otherwise, the drive belt will be damaged. Fasten the safety belt. Close the side safety straps. Move gear lever into park position. Press the brake pedal.
Excessive braking at high speeds leads to overheating of the brake fluid and premature wear of the brake pads. Thus, the brakes may fail unexpectedly. WARNING Only use brake fluid authorised by Arctic Cat. Never mix different brands or types of brake fluids. ATTENTION Do not drive with activated brake.
Driving 6 Driving manoeuvres 6.7.1 Driving around corners WARNING In case of too intense or too fast steering manoeuvres, in case of inadequate speed or aggressive driving, you may loose control of the vehicle. The vehi- cle may roll over. Always adapt the speed to the ambient conditions and the ground.
6 Driving 6.7.3 Driving over obstacles WARNING A collision with hidden obstacles may lead to serious injuries or death. Reduce the speed and drive particularly carefully on unknown terrain. NOTE If your are not certain whether your skills suffice to be able to drive safely over an obstacle: drive around the obstacle.
ATTENTION If water that is deeper than allowed has been crossed, the vehicle shall be checked in an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. NOTE Engine damage caused by penetrating water are not covered by the Arctic Cat warranty.
6 Driving 6.7.7 Driving in cold weather WARNING Never drive on frozen lakes or rivers. WARNING Drive slowly and particularly carefully on surfaces covered with snow or ice. Be prepared that ground conditions may change quickly. ● Train driving on open snow and ice covered terrain before driving on snow or ice covered roads.
Driving 6 Adjusting the shock absorbers WARNING The suspension shall be adjusted identically on both sides of an axle. 6.8.1 Adjusting the shock absorbers (Wildcat/Wildcat Sport) ATTENTION The shock absorbers are filled with compressed gas. Do not remove the valve caps because otherwise the compressed gas will escape. The shock absorbers could be damaged.
6 Driving 6.8.2 Adjusting the shock absorbers (Prowler XT/Wildcat Trail) NOTE The spring pre-tensioning of the shock absorbers can be adjusted continu- ously to adapt the suspension to the different terrain and load conditions. Adjusting the spring pre-tensioning: Remove dirt and deposits from the sleeve (2).
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Driving 6 Adjusting the spring pre-tensioning (front shock absorbers): Remove dirt and deposits from the sleeve (1). Relieve shock absorber. Using a suitable hook wrench from the on-board tool kit, turn sleeve (1) to the desired position (refer to the following table). Position Spring force Adjustment...
6 Driving Cargo load Air pressure 0-110 kg 1 bar 110-220 kg 4 bar 220-340 kg 6 bar 340-450 kg 10 bar NOTE The shock absorbers can loose air pressure over time. Check the air pres- sure periodically. Loading the vehicle WARNING Observe the load capacity restrictions specified for the vehicle in the CoC.
WARNING Do not continue driving if you detect damages. Take the vehicle to an author- ised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop and have the damages repaired. NOTE The ignition and the function of fuel pump are interrupted by a tilt sensor as soon as the vehicle is inclined further than 60°...
Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. ● Only use operating materials authorised by Arctic Cat. ● Do not drive the vehicle if strange noises, vibrations or malfunctions occur. Have the vehicle checked in an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. Checking the coolant level WARNING Never check the coolant level while the engine is hot or the cooling system is pressurised.
MIN and MAX marks. NOTE If the coolant level is too low, do not drive the vehicle any more, and have the coolant refilled at an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. Close the bonnet. Checking the engine oil level NOTE Park the vehicle on level ground to check the oil level.
7 Maintenance ATTENTION Only use fully synthetic engine oils from Arctic Cat. If the engine oil level is too low: refill engine oil. When doing this, observe the maximum fill level. Screw oil dipstick (1) into the engine housing. 7.3.2...
Unscrew oil dipstick (1) from the engine housing and read engine oil level on the oil dipstick (1). ATTENTION Only use fully synthetic engine oils from Arctic Cat. If the engine oil level is too low: refill engine oil as follows. – Remove seat (refer to section 4.12.2).
Check all shock absorbers once a week for the following items: – Excessive liquid loss – Cracks or fractures in the housing – Bent shock absorber rod If a defect is detected, have an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop replace the shock absorber. Checking the brake fluid level WARNING...
– Wear – Cracks – Perforation NOTE If defects are detected, have an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop replace the corresponding protective rubber sleeve. Battery The battery is installed in a compartment between the seats (Wildcat), underneath the passenger seat (Wildcat Sport/Trail), or in a compartment underneath the driver seat (Prowler).
7 Maintenance 7.8.1 Trickle charging ATTENTION When using a charger without charge conservation function, battery damage may occur after reaching the maximum charge capacity due to overcharge. NOTE A trickle charging is required for all batteries that are not used for longer than 2 weeks or are discharged.
When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger first from the vehicle and then from the mains socket. NOTE If the battery does not reach its full performance after the charging process, have the battery checked at an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. 7.8.3 Jump start WARNING...
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7 Maintenance WARNING Leaking or bulging batteries indicate a frozen battery or a short circuit. When detecting the condition of a battery, under no circumstance perform an exter- nal start of the vehicle nor charge the battery. There is the risk of explosion. Check the battery for the following errors: –...
Maintenance 7 WARNING Risk of explosion. Never connect both battery terminals of the battery to be bridged. 10. Connect one clamp of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal of the recipient battery. Ensure that the second clamp of the red jumper cable does not have con- tact to any metal.
7 Maintenance Before driving, check the tyre pressure (e.g. with the tyre pressure gauge of the on- board tool kit): Unscrew dust cap from the valve. Check tyre pressure (on cold tyre) (refer to the following table). If the tyre pressure does not coincide with the specification, correct tyre pressure. Screw dust cap onto the valve.
7.10 Cleaning the air filter (Wildcat) NOTE The air filter is cleaned by the Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. If the vehicle is operated in air with high dust content, contact the Arctic Cat specialist repair shop at shorter intervals.
7 Maintenance 7.11.1 Replacing headlight lamp (Wildcat) Replace headlight lamp as follows: Unscrew two screws on headlight housing. Open the headlight housing and take reflector insert out. Replace defective light bulb. Insert reflector insert into the headlight housing. Close headlight housing and fasten with two screws. 7.11.2 Replacing headlight lamp (Wildcat Sport/Trail) Replace headlight lamp as follows: Remove connector from light bulb socket.
Maintenance 7 7.11.5 Replacing front indicator lamp (Wildcat) Replace indicator lamp as follows: Unscrew screw on lamp glass and remove lamp glass. Pull defective light bulb out of lamp socket. Insert new light bulb into the lamp socket. Position lamp glass and fasten with screw. 7.11.6 Replacing taillight (Wildcat) NOTE LEDs cannot be replaced.
● If necessary, clean the belts and the roll-up device. Do not oil nor lubricate the roll- up device. ● Check if the belt buckles can be fastened and released. WARNING If a defect is detected, have an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop repair the belt system.
● Check if the door locks can be opened. ● Check nets for fine tears or ragged ends. WARNING If a defect is detected, have an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop repair the doors / nets. 7.14.2 Checking the side safety straps (Prowler) ●...
ATTENTION Do not use any high-pressure cleaner to clean the vehicle. ATTENTION Heavy soiling of the cooler shall be removed by an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. NOTE Clean the vehicle periodically. In this way, you will retain the value and the appearance for a long time.
Shutting down the vehicle ATTENTION Before shutting the vehicle down for a longer period of time, it shall be main- tained correctly at an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. Shut down the vehicle as follows: Clean vehicle (refer to section 8.1).
Request current data from the manufacturer or take them from the registration documents. Technical data Prowler HDX Prowler Wildcat 1000 XT 1000i Arctic Cat vehicle range Displacement Engine type Cylinders / valves / Four stroke / Two cylinder Two cylinder injection...
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Technical data 9 Technical data Prowler HDX Prowler Wildcat 1000 XT 1000i Arctic Cat vehicle range Total height in/cm 79/200.6 79/200.6 65.8/167 Wheelbase in/cm 85/215.9 75/190.5 95/241.3 Max. cargo load - lbs/kg n.a. n.a. n.a. front rack Max. cargo load - lbs/kg 1000/454.5...
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9 Technical data Technical data Wildcat X Wildcat Ltd Arctic Cat vehicle range Displacement Engine type Cylinders / valves / Two cylinder V-engine / Two cylinder V-engine / injection liquid cooled liquid cooled Gauge Digital/analogue Analogue/digital Analogue/digital Odometer Digital/analogue Digital...
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Technical data 9 Technical data Wildcat X Wildcat Ltd Arctic Cat vehicle range Coolant capacity l/US qt 3.3/3.5 3.3/3.5 Rear axle oil capacity ml/fl oz 175/5.9 175/5.9 Petrol (recommended) EU unleaded, …octane 95 octane 95 octane Engine oil Arctic Cat ACX...
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9 Technical data Technical data Wildcat Trail Wildcat Sport Arctic Cat vehicle range Displacement Engine type Cylinders / valves / Four stroke / Four stroke / injection liquid cooled liquid cooled Gauge Digital/analogue Digital Digital Odometer Digital/analogue Digital Digital Tank capacity gal/l 7.4/28...
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Technical data 9 Technical data Wildcat Trail Wildcat Sport Arctic Cat vehicle range Coolant capacity l/US qt 3.1/3.2 3.1/3.2 Rear axle oil capacity ml/fl oz 1200/40.6 1200/40.6 Petrol (recommended) EU unleaded, …octane 95 octane 95 octane Engine oil Arctic Cat ACX...
Arctic Cat to notify the owner in the case of important safety information. Therefore, we ask you to immediately inform Arctic Cat if you move or if you sell the vehicle to another person. Please complete this form and send it to: Arctic Cat GmbH Industriestraße 43...
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WARNING Improper use of the vehicle may lead to serious injuries or death. Always wear protective equipment Do not drive under the and a helmet that complies with the influence of alcohol legal regulations. or drugs. Never: ● Drive without sufficient training nor without briefing. ●...