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  • Page 1 User manual ATV...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved, especially the right of reproduction, distribution and translation. This document may not be reproduced in any form (printing, photocopy, microfilm, or any other form) in whole or in part without the express written permission of Arctic Cat GmbH or processed, duplicated or distributed using electronic sys- tems.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety instructions ......... . .7 Intended use.
  • Page 5 Contents First putting into operation ........36 Notes regarding first putting into operation .
  • Page 6 Contents Battery ........... .57 7.7.1 Trickle charging .

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions 1

    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.

  • Page 8: General Safety Instructions

    1 Safety instructions 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.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions For Driving

    ● 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.
  • Page 10 1 Safety instructions Notes on uphill driving: ● Never drive on uphill slopes of more than 25°. ● Check the terrain carefully before driving uphill. ● Never drive on slopes with slippery or loose ground. ● Shift your weight forwards. ●...

  • Page 11: View Of The Vehicle 2

    View of the vehicle 2 View of the vehicle Front left-hand view of the vehicle Fig. 1 12 V socket Warning light switch Gauge Hand brake lever Ignition switch Brake lever lock Winch switch 10 Shift lever Starter button 11 Headlight Indicator switch 12 Winch...

  • Page 12: Rear Right-Hand View Of The Vehicle

    2 View of the vehicle Rear right-hand view of the vehicle Fig. 2 Seat release On-board tool kit Horn button (underneath the seat) Light switch 10 Fuses (underneath the seat) Drive selector switch 11 Battery (underneath the seat) Throttle control 12 Taillight / brake light Parking brake 13 Hitch...

  • Page 13: Hanging Label

    View of the vehicle 2 Hanging label Arctic Cat vehicles are equipped with a hanging label, which contains important safety information. Every person using the vehicle shall have read and understood this information before driving. Fig. 3 Chassis plaque Arctic Cat vehicles with T3b approval are equipped with a chassis plaque that con- tains the important vehicle data.

  • Page 14: Warning Signs

    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.
  • Page 15 View of the vehicle 2...

  • Page 16: Serial Numbers

    3 Serial numbers Serial numbers Fig. 6 The vehicle has two serial numbers: – Vehicle identification number (VIN) – Engine serial number (ESN) The vehicle identification number (1), (3) is attached to the main chassis on the right- hand side of the vehicle. The engine serial number (2) is attached to the rear side of the engine housing.
  • Page 17 If an entire engine has to be replaced, the Arctic Cat dealer shall notify regarding an update of the registration information.

  • Page 18: Controls

    P0635 will appear and flash on the gauge display. In this case, turn ignition key into position OFF and into position ON again to be able to start the engine. If the error code P0635 continues to flash afterwards, contact an Arctic Cat specialist repair shop authorised by Arctic Cat.

  • Page 19: Ignition Switch (Xr/Alterra)

    Controls 4 4.1.2 Ignition switch (XR/Alterra) The ignition switch has three switch positions: – OFF (1): All electrical circuits except for the accessory connection are switched off. The engine cannot be started. You can remove the ignition key in this switch position.

  • Page 20: Battery Cut Off Switch

    4 Controls Battery cut off switch NOTICE Only applies to vehicles with T3b approval. With the battery cut off switch (1), all elec- trical circuits of the vehicle can be discon- nected from the battery. Then, the electri- cal circuits cannot be switched on again via the ignition switch.

  • Page 21: Gear Shift

    Controls 4 Gear shift The vehicle has an automatic gearbox with four gear positions: – L (LOW): forward gear for off-road driving – H (HIGH): forward gear for driving on the road – N (NEUTRAL): idle – R (REVERSE): reverse gear WARNING Never switch the gear lever to gear position P (park position) while driving.

  • Page 22: Foot Brake (Main Brake)

    4 Controls WARNING Do not drive faster than 16 km/h when the front differential is locked. 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.

  • Page 23: Hand Brake

    (1) does not return to its starting position after releasing. The wheels shall be locked. If this is not the case, have the vehicle serviced at an author- ised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. Releasing the parking brake: Pull hand brake lever (1) towards the handlebar.

  • Page 24: Parking Brake

    (2) does not return to its starting position after releasing. The wheels shall be locked. If this is not the case, have the vehicle serviced at an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. Releasing the parking brake: Pull parking brake lever.

  • Page 25: Light Switch

    Controls 4 4.10 Light switch NOTE High beam and low beam can only be switched on when the ignition key is in the LIGHT posi- tion (refer to Fig. 7). The light switch (3) has two switch posi- tions: – High beam (1) –...

  • Page 26: Horn Button

    4 Controls 4.13 Horn button To actuate the horn, press the horn button (1). Fig. 19 4.14 Winch switch The winch switch (2) has two switch posi- tions: – OUT (1): rope is unwound. – IN (3): rope is wound. To select the desired function, move the winch switch (2) to the corresponding posi- tion.

  • Page 27: Thumb Throttle

    Before driving, check if the thumb throttle (1) has a clearance of 4 mm. If the clearance is bigger or smaller than 4 mm, have the clearance adjusted at an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. ATTENTION Before driving, check the thumb throttle stop screw (2) for tight- ness.

  • Page 28: Power Steering

    NOTE Not every vehicle has power steering. Take the respective vehicle specifica- tions from Arctic Cat homepage. The vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free electronic power steering (EPS). The power steering has a self-monitoring function. If an error occurs in the power steering, an error code will appear in the gauge display.
  • Page 29 Controls 4 Fig. 23 Setting the clock: Move ignition key to ON position. Press "M" button (Modus) (3) repeatedly until the clock or the operating hours counter (1) is displayed. If required, press "S" button (setting/reset button) (4) to select the clock display. For setting the hour display, press "S"...
  • Page 30 4 Controls "M" button (Mode) (3) – Using the "M" button, you can toggle between the following display modes: – Speedometer / gauge – Distance – Time of day Toggling between the display modes: Press and release "M" button repeatedly until the desired mode is displayed. Around 2 seconds after releasing the "M"...
  • Page 31 After 30 seconds, the gauge displays appear in addition to the error dis- play. After rectifying the displayed error, the error display will automatically go out. NOTE Have an EFI error rectified as soon as possible at an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop.

  • Page 32: Gauge (Xr/Alterra)

    4 Controls 4.18.2 Gauge (XR/Alterra) The sections that follow describe the display fields and function buttons of the gauge. Display of speed / revolutions / time of day (1) – Depending on the selected func- tion, it will display the approximate vehicle speed (km/h or MPH), the engine speed, or the time of day.
  • Page 33 Controls 4 Display of operating hours counter / odometer / trip meter / speed / revolutions / time of day (2) – Depending on the selected function, it will display the operating hours of the engine, the total number of kilometres driven with the vehicle, the number of kilometres of a leg, the speed, the revolutions, or the time of day.
  • Page 34 4 Controls ATTENTION Permanent operation at a too high engine temperature leads to engine dam- age and premature wear. Centre button (4) – Using the centre button, you can toggle between the following display modes for the area in the centre of the display: –...

  • Page 35: Rear View Mirror

    Controls 4 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. 4.19...

  • Page 36: First Putting Into Operation

    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.
  • Page 37 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. Press "M"...

  • Page 38: Running In The Engine

    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: ●...

  • Page 39: Driving 6

    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.

  • Page 40: Starting / Switching Off The Engine

    6 Driving Climbing onto the vehicle (passenger, only applies to TRV): After the driver has climbed on: place left hand on the driver’s shoulder. Grip backrest with right hand. Swing right leg over the seat and place right foot on right-hand footrest. Sit down comfortably.

  • Page 41: Starting Diesel Engine

    Driving 6 6.3.2 Starting diesel engine Activate parking brake. Shift to idle. Turn ignition key to ON position. Wait until the preglow icon goes out on the dashboard. NOTE At temperatures below -10 °C, switch ignition off and switch on again after- wards, to preglow the glow plug once more.

  • Page 42: Parking

    6 Driving Parking NOTE Wherever possible, park the vehicle on level ground. If it is unavoidable to park on a slope: additionally shift to a drive position and lock the wheels with a suitable object. Shift to idle. Turn ignition key to OFF position. Activate parking brake.

  • Page 43: Dodging

    Driving 6 6.6.2 Dodging ● Release throttle control when the obstacle gets close. ● Turn handlebar. ● Do not accelerate while dodging. ● When steering, lean over the seat towards the inside of the curve. ● Support on the footrest which faces the outside of the curve. ●...

  • Page 44: Three-Point Turn

    6 Driving Crossing slopes: ● Drive slowly at steady speed. ● Shift weight towards the uphill side of the seat. ● Support on the uphill side footrest. ● Steer as if the vehicle would be driving into the mountain. ● If you have the impression that the vehicle is tilting: turn handlebar down- hill.

  • Page 45: Crossing Stretches Of Water

    ATTENTION If deeper stretches of water have 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.

  • Page 46: Driving In Cold Weather

    6 Driving 6.6.7 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.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Shock Absorbers

    Driving 6 Adjusting the shock absorb- NOTE The shock absorber have five adjustment options to adapt the suspension to the different ter- rain and load conditions. If the suspension is too soft or too hard, the suspension can be adjusted in accordance with the following table.

  • Page 48: Loading The Vehicle

    6 Driving Loading the vehicle WARNING Observe the load capacity restrictions specified for the vehicle in the CoC. When loading, observe the following items: ● The load may not affect the steering of the vehicle. ● The vision of the driver may not be impaired. ●...

  • Page 49: Removing And Attaching Passenger Seat (Only For Trv)

    Driving 6 6.10 Removing and attaching passenger seat (only for TRV) Removing passenger seat: Pull both handles (1) backwards. Position both handles (1) vertically. Lift rear end of the seat. Pull seat slightly backwards and lift out of the holding frame. Attaching the passenger seat: Fig.

  • Page 50: Transporting The Vehicle

    6 Driving 6.12 Transporting the vehicle When transporting, observe the following items: ● Transport the vehicle in its normal driving position (on all four wheels). ● Activate parking brake and engage a gear. ● Protect all components subject to contact with the lashing straps against scratch- ing.
  • Page 51 Driving 6 Notices on towing with tow bar ATTENTION The towing vehicle shall not be lighter than towed vehicle; otherwise, safe handling of the vehicle will no longer be possible. NOTICE The towing eyes of both vehicles should be located on the same side allow- ing a straight alignment of the tow bar.

  • Page 52: Measures After An Accident

    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°...

  • Page 53: Maintenance 7

    ● 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. ● The vehicle does not have any lubrication points.

  • Page 54: Checking The Coolant Level

    If the coolant level is too low, do not drive the vehicle any more, and have the coolant refilled at an authorised Arctic Cat special- ist repair shop. Screw cover (3) into the orifice. Place cover (2) onto the front fender and fasten with two screws (1).

  • Page 55: Checking Shock Absorbers For Perfect Condition

    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 braking system 7.5.1...

  • Page 56: Checking The Parking Brake

    Check all protective rubber sleeves at ball joints, tie rods and drive axles once a week as follows: – Presence – Wear – Cracks – Perforation NOTE If defects are detected, have an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop replace the corresponding protective rubber sleeve.

  • Page 57: Battery

    The following procedures are recommended for cleaning and care of sealed batteries. ATTENTION Observe all warnings added to the battery and the charger. NOTE Arctic Cat recommends the use of CTEK chargers for trickle charging or charging of the battery. 7.7.1 Trickle charging...
  • Page 58 7 Maintenance Perform trickle charging as follows: Position the charger and the battery in a well ventilated room. Do not connect the charger to a mains socket yet. Connect charge connector of the charger to the charge socket on the steering head.

  • Page 59: Charging

    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. 7.7.3 Jump start WARNING...
  • Page 60 7 Maintenance In case of an emergency, a jump start may be necessary to start a vehicle. In the case of a jump start, proceed as follows: Remove battery cover and all terminal covers. 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.

  • Page 61: Tyres

    NOTE Have the battery and the electrical system checked at an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop before the next putting into operation of the vehicle. Tyres 7.8.1...

  • Page 62: Checking Tyre Condition

    Worn tyres have a particularly negative impact on handling the vehicle on wet ground. Check condition of tyres before driving: ● Check the tyres for cuts, embedded objects, and other damage. If damages are detected, have an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop replace the tyre.

  • Page 63: Lighting

    Observe the minimum tread depth specified by the law. ● Check the tread depth. Minimum tread depth ≥ 5 mm. If the minimum tread depth is not there, have an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop replace the tyre. Lighting...

  • Page 64: Replacing Headlight Lamp

    7 Maintenance 7.9.1 Replacing headlight lamp Replace headlight lamp as follows: Remove connector from light bulb socket. Pull protective rubber off of lamp housing. Remove clamp from lamp housing. Replace defective light bulb. Secure light bulb in the lamp housing with the clamp. Push protective rubber onto the lamp housing.

  • Page 65: Replacing Front Indicator Lamp And Position Light Lamp

    Never bridge nor repair fuses. If the new fuse fails after a short time, have the vehicle checked immediately at an authorised Arctic Cat specialist repair shop. NOTE In all models except XR/Alterra, the fuses are located in a fuse box under- neath the seat.

  • Page 66: Care

    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.

  • Page 67: Shutting Down The Vehicle

    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).

  • Page 68: Technical Data

    Request current data from the manufacturer or take them from the registration documents. Technical data DVX 300 XC 450 400 2x4 400 4x4 Arctic Cat vehicle range Displacement Engine type Cylinders/valves/ Four stroke / Four stroke / Four stroke /...
  • Page 69 Technical data 9 Technical data DVX 300 XC 450 400 2x4 400 4x4 Arctic Cat vehicle range Total height in/cm 44.7/113.5 46.8/118.9 46.9/116 46.9/116 Wheelbase in/cm 46.4/117.9 48/121.9 47.9/121.7 47.9/121.7 Max. cargo load – lbs/kg n.a. n.a. 75/34 75/34 front rack Max.
  • Page 70 9 Technical data Technical data 550i 550 TRV 700i Arctic Cat vehicle range Displacement Engine type Cylinders/valves/ Four stroke / Four stroke / Four stroke / Four stroke / injection liquid cooled liquid cooled liquid cooled liquid cooled Gauge Digital/analogue...
  • Page 71 Technical data 9 Technical data 550i 550 TRV 700i Arctic Cat vehicle range Max. cargo load – lbs/kg 150/68.1 200/90.8 50/22.7 200/90.8 rear rack/cargo Max. vertical load lbs/kg 66.1/30 66.1/30 66.1/30 66.1/30 (only T3b vehicles) Differential oil ml/fl oz 275/9.3 275/9.3...
  • Page 72 9 Technical data Technical data 700 TRV XR 550 XR 700 700 TBX Arctic Cat vehicle range Displacement Engine type Cylinders/valves/ Four stroke / Four stroke / Four stroke / Four stroke / injection liquid cooled liquid cooled liquid cooled...
  • Page 73 Technical data 9 Technical data 700 TRV XR 550 XR 700 700 TBX Arctic Cat vehicle range Max. cargo load – lbs/kg 50/22.7 200/90.7 200/90.7 300/136 rear rack/cargo Max. vertical load lbs/kg 66.1/30 66.1/30 66.1/30 66.1/30 (only T3b vehicles) Differential oil ml/fl oz 275/9.3...
  • Page 74 9 Technical data Technical data 700 Diesel 1000i 1000 TRV Arctic Cat vehicle range Displacement Engine type Cylinders/valves/ Four stroke diesel / Two cylinder Two cylinder injection liquid cooled V-engine / liquid V-engine / liquid cooled cooled Gauge Digital/analogue Digital...
  • Page 75 Technical data 9 Technical data 700 Diesel 1000i 1000 TRV Arctic Cat vehicle range Max. cargo load – lbs/kg 200/90.8 200/90.8 22.7 l/50 rear rack/cargo Max. vertical load lbs/kg 66.1/30 66.1/30 66.1/30 (only T3b vehicles) Differential oil ml/fl oz 275/9.3 275/9.3...

  • Page 76: 10 Registration Information Form

    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...

  • Page 77: Index 11

    Index 11 Index Driving around corners . . . 42 Accident ....50 Driving downhill ..43 Driving uphill .
  • Page 78 11 Index Ignition switch Rear view mirror ... . 18 ... . . 35 Indicator lamp Registration information ....64 .
  • Page 80 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 or legal regulations. drugs. Never: ● Drive without sufficient training nor without briefing. ●...

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