Arctic Cat 700 DIESEL Operator's Manual page 36

ATV Operation
4. Allow the engine to warm up for at
least 10 minutes or until it is thor-
oughly warmed up.
CAUTION
Never use starting fluid in a diesel
engine equipped with a glow plug.
Severe engine damage will occur.
Shifting
The automatic transmission has a dual-
range transmission with reverse. To shift
the transmission, follow these steps:
1. To engage the high range from neu-
tral, move the shift lever forward and
inward.
2. To engage the low range from high
range, move the shift lever forward.
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NOTE: The high range is for nor-
mal riding with light loads. The low
range is for carrying heavy loads or
trailer towing. Compared to HIGH
range, the LOW range position pro-
vides slower speed and greater
torque to the wheels.
CAUTION
Always shift into low range when
operating on wet or uneven terrain,
when towing or pushing heavy loads,
and when using a plow. Failure to fol-
low this caution may result in prema-
ture V-belt failure or in damage to
related drive system components.
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3. To engage reverse gear from neutral,
move the shift lever outward and
rearward into the R position.
Always come to a complete stop before
attempting to shift from one range to
the other or into reverse. Always shift
on level ground, or engage the brake
lever lock before shifting into another
range or into reverse.
Do not start the engine or operate
this ATV with the clutch shield
removed. Severe injury could result.
Braking/Stopping
Coming to a stop should be a slow, easy
process. Always allow plenty of room
and time to stop smoothly. Sometimes
quick stops are inevitable, so always be
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prepared.
slowly or stopping 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.
Excessive repetitive use of the hydrau-
lic brake for high speed stops will cause
overheating of the brake fluid and pre-
mature brake pad wear which will result
in an unexpected loss of brakes.
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 severe
injury or even death.
CAUTION
! WARNING
Whether you're
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! WARNING
stopping