Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual page 9

KNOVV THE CONTROLS
Prior to starting the engine, the operation and
function of every control, Figs. 1-7 and 1 -8, must
be understood. Even if you have driven and ser-
viced an Arctic Cat before, read this material to
familiarize yourself with the location of controls
and operational characteristics so that you can
better explain them to the customer. KNOW TH E
CONTROLS.
1.
Headlight Dimmer Switch (A) - Depress the
headlight dimmer switch to obtain the desired
low or high beam position. When the switch is
in a depressed position, headlight is at low
beam. When switch is in a released position,
headlight is at high beam.
2. Brake Control (B) - When depressed, braking
action will retard or stop the forward
movement.
3. Ignition Switch (C) - Three positions (OFF,
ON and START). OFF position used to shut
engine off. Rotate key to ON position to start
recoil equipped engine. START position used
to crank engine equipped with an electric
starter.
_ Note: Ignition key must be in the OFF
_ position before it can be rotated to the ON or
START position. Key will not rotate from ON to
START.
4. Light Switch (D) - Move switch to ON
position to activate headlight and taillights.
Lights work only while engine is running.
5. Recoil Starter Handle (E) - After ignition
key is rotated to the ON position, pull recoil
starter handle to start the engine.
6. Choke (F) - To start a cold engine, close
choke by pulling fully outward . When engine
starts, regulate choke as necessary. A warm
engine will require little or no choking.
7. Throttle Control (G) - Used to operate
engine at various speeds. Speed is directly
proportionate to throttle lever movement.
When throttle is released, it automatically
returns carburetor throttle arm to idle posi-
tion. If carburetor throttle or throttle linkage
freezes or jams in an open position, throttle
safety switch will automatically shut engine
off when handle-mounted throttle control is
released.
8. Emergency Shut-Off Switch (H) - To be used
if an emergency occurs and the engine must
be shut off quickly. Depress the emergency
shut-off switch to obtain the ON or 0 F F
position. When the switch is in a depressed
position, the engine will shut off and will not
start. When the switch is in a released
position, the engine can be started. The
emergency shut-off switch works
independently of the ignition switch.
Fig. 1-7
9. Full Tank Gauge Cap (I) - I ndicates full level.
Fig. 1-8
Keep vent hole in the top of the cap
unobstructed.
II
Note: Tachometer, speedometer, heat gauges
and an electric starter are optional equipment
for the 1974 Wankel Panther. Additional acces-
sories are listed in the 1974 Arctic Cat Snowmobile
Accessory Brochure.
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