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Model 400/400-3in1/500/650-V2/650-H1-3in1

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21.05.2006, 14:41 Uhr

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Page 1 Arctic Cat Model 400/400-3in1/500/650-V2/650-H1-3in1 Operator`s Manual �� ENGLISCH 21.05.2006, 14:41 Uhr...
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Page 3 This booklet contains instructions on how to start and operate the ATV as well as some important information on how to store it in the season break. For bigger repairs and service please contact an authorized ARCTIC CAT ATV dealer.
Page 4 OWNER/VEHICLE SURNAME Vehicle owner NAME ZIP/CITY Street/Nr. Owner´s signature Vehicle model Chaccis number Dealer Engine number Key number Purchase date Dealer Dealer´s signature und stamp Page 2 �� ...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Issue Page TECHNICAL DATA ARCTIC CAT ATV..........4 LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS ......... 11 OPERATOR’S MANUAL..............13 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............20 CONTROL LOCATIONS AND FUNCTIONS........22 GASOLINE / OIL / LUBRICANT............30 BREAK-IN PROCEDURE ..............32 GENERAL MAINTENANCE...............
Page 6: Technical Data Arctic Cat Atv
TECHNICAL DATA ARCTIC CAT ATV Engine and Drive 400 3in1 Type Four-cycle/Oil cooled Four-cycle/Oil cooled Bore x Stroke 82x72,1 mm 82x72,1 mm Displacement 376 ccm 376 ccm Ignition type Ignition timing 10° BTDC < 1500 U/min 10° BTDC < 1500 U/min...
Page 7 Front Tire Size 185-65-15 oder 25x8-12 185-65-15 oder 25x8-12 Rear Tire Size 205-60-15 oder 25x11-12 205-60-15 oder 25x11-12 Tire Inflation Pressure 0,8-1,0 bar (according to load 0,8-1,0 bar (according to load On Road and route) and route) Tire Inflation Pressure 0,8-1,0 bar (according to load 0,8-1,0 bar (according to load Off Road...
Page 8 Headlight 12V/35W (2) Starting System Electric with Manual Recoil Technical Data ARCTIC CAT ATV 500 Engine and Drive Type Four-cycle/Liquid cooled Bore x Stroke 87,5x82 mm Displacement 493 ccm Ignition type Ignition timing 10° BTDC < 1500 U/min Spark plug type...
Page 9 Chassis Length (Overall) 210,8 cm Height (Overall) 125 cm Width (Overall) 120,7 cm Suspension travel (front) 25 cm Wheelbase 127 cm Front Tire Size 185-65-15 oder 25x8-12 Rear Tire Size 205-60-15 oder 25x11-12 Tire Inflation Pressure 0,8-1,0 bar (according to load and route) On Road Tire Inflation Pressure 0,8-1,0 bar (according to load and route)
Page 10 Rear drive volume 250 ml Coolant volume 2,9 l Taillight/Brake light 12V/5W/21W Engine Oil capacity 2,5 l Gasoline (Recommended) 87 Octan Regular Unleaded (EU: Regular Gasoline 91 oct.) Engine Oil (Recommended) SAE 10W-40 Headlight 12V/35W (2) 12V/35W (2) Starting System Electric with Manual Recoil Page 8 ��...
Page 11 Technical Data ARCTIC CAT ATV 650 V2 /650H1 3in1 Engine and Drive 650 V2 650 H1 3in1 Type Four-cycle/Liquid cooled Four-cycle/Liquid cooled Bore x Stroke 80x63 mm 97,9x85 mm Displacment 633 ccm 641 ccm Ignition type Ignition timing 10° BTDC < 1500 U/min 10°...
Page 12 Front Tire Size 185-65-15 oder 25x8-12 185-65-15 oder 25x8-12 Rear Tire Size 205-60-15 oder 25x11-12 205-60-15 oder 25x11-12 Tire Inflation Pressure On Road 0,8-1,0 bar (according to load and route) Tire Inflation Pressure Off Road 0,8-1,0 bar (according to load and route) Miscellany Automatik Dry weight...
Page 13: Location Of Parts And Controls
LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS MODELS 400/400-3in1/500/650-V2/650-H1-3in1 12.Taillight/Brake Light/Registration number 13.Operator´s Manual Location (under the sat) 21.Storage box Page 11 �� ENGLISCH 21.05.2006, 14:42 Uhr...
Page 14 6.Hand Brake Lever and Parking Brake 8.Ignition switch 010.Hazard Warning Light 014.E-Starter 015.Drive Selector (Model 4x4) 016.Low beam/full beam 017.Horn 018.Blinker left side and right side 019.Choke Lever (Model 650-V2) 020.Mirrors 022.Blinker indicator q NOTE The ATV you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the fi gures of this manual.
Page 15: Operator's Manual
- thus, the service brake is ARCTIC CAT ATV-dealer. first with the counter-nut. (Other- activated by the hand lever. wise you risk to seriously damage...
Page 16 ATV-CHECKLIST and rapidly into its original position Steering system Fuel Turn the handlebars completely to Check the fuel level in the tank and (there should be some play). the right/left – there must be no the fuel pipes. Make sure that the resistance.
Page 17: Starting The Engine
Starting the engine enough brake liquid or the parking 6. Rotate the ignition key to the ON- choke lever completely. brake does not lock the wheels). position. Your personal safety depends on !! CAUTION !! the functionality of the brake sys- Starting a cold engine ATV 500: If the temperature is –...
Page 18 Emergency starting Shifting All ATV models have an emergency (Automatic Transmission) recoil starter The ARCTIC CAT ATV with an to use if the electric starter be- automatic transmission has a dual- comes inoperative. range transmission with reverse: To use the recoil starter follow this...
Page 19 1. R (Reverse Gear) !! WARNING !! 2. N (Neutral) The high range is for normal riding 3. H (High/Range) with light loads. The low range is 4. L (Low/Range) for carrying heavy loads or trailer towing. Compared to HIGH range, the LOW range position provides 4 = L slower speed and greater torque to...
Page 20 Braking Brake burnishing procedure: the brake fluid lower the boiling !! IMPORTANT !! The main brake is activated by Please note that new brake pads point). the foot pedal (according to direc- have to be prepared. Don’t put 2.Never „ride“ the brake. Even tive 93/14A EC homologation).
Page 21 lease the throttle control, push the brake pedal and shift into a lower gear. Parking Please observe following points: q After the ATV stops, shift into neutral. q Turn off the engine q Try to park only on level surfaces. If you have to park on a hill, shift the ATV into low gear and block the wheels.
Page 22: General Information
General Information The Engine Serial Number is locat- Always provide the ATV name, ATV-Identificationnumbers The Arctic Cat ATV has two iden- ed on at the left-side of the recoil Vehicle Identification Number and tification numbers: Vehicle identi- starter (500/650-H1). Engine Serial Number when con-...
Page 23 Ignition Switch key Two keys come with the ATV. Keep the spare key in a safe place. An identifying number is stamped on each key. Use this number when ordering a replacement key. The same applies for the keys of the anti-theft device.
Page 24: Control Locations And Functions
Control locations and functions Ignition switch Speedometer/Indicator Lights !! CAUTION !! The ignition switch has three posi- Leaving the ignition switch in the 1. Speedometer: tions: LIGHTS position for a long period The speedometer shows approxi- OFF-Position: All electrical circuits of time when the engine is not run- mate speed.
Page 25 short trips or between gas stops. 7. Reverse Indicator: q NOTE High engine RPM, low vehicle An orange light will illuminate when 4. High Beam Indicator: speed or heavy load can raise the transmission is shifted into re- A blue light will illuminate when the engine temperature.
Page 26 Drive Selection The electric drive selector of the 4x4 model allows the operator to operate the ATV in either 2-wheel- drive (rear wheels) or 4-wheel drive (all wheels). For normal riding on flat, dry, hard surfaces, 2-wheel drive should be sufficient. In all other cases, 4-wheel drive would be the desired choice.
Page 27 leave the ATV on a hill depending transmission is shifted into neutral Electric Starter Button on the parking brake for more than Pushing in on this button activates or into a gear, the models can be an hour. Always block the (rear) the starter motor.
Page 28 1. Loosen the jam nut. Throttle Lever Foot Brake Pedal Control engine RPM with the posi- Pressing the foot brake pedal tion of the throttle lever. Operate 2. Turn the throttle limiter screw downward will apply the brake to this lever with the thumb. Pushing clockwise to decrease engine RPM the front and rear wheels.
Page 29 when checking the engine oil level. Gas Tank cover/display Rack Loading Capacity Turn the gas tank cover counter- clockwise. To close it again, turn it 1. Unscrew the oil level stick and Vehicle type front rear clockwise. The gas tank display is wipe it with a clean cloth.
Page 30 Mirrors q NOTE !! WARNING !! Your ATV is equipped with two mir- The left mirror disposes of a right Do not overload the trailer and po- rors. hand screw thread. sition the load well. One on the left side and one on the The right mirror disposes of a left right side of the handlebars.
Page 31 Suitable hold-down straps hazardous. Tow only at low speeds available from your Arctic Cat ATV and never exceed second gear. dealer. Other straps are not recom- Avoid sudden accelerations and mended. stopping of the ATV. Do not make quick maneuvers.
Page 32: Gasoline / Oil / Lubricant
These oils meet all of the lubrication require- Recommended Differential Lu- !! CAUTION !! ments of the ARCTIC CAT ATV en- bricant (4x4) Any lubricant used in place of gine. The recommended engine oil the recommended lubricant could viscosity is SAE 10W-40.
Page 33 Since gasoline expands as its tem- perature increases, the gas tank must be fi lled to its rated capacity only. Allow the engine to cool be- fore fi lling the gas tank. Care must be taken not to overfi ll the tank. If overfi lled, gas may leak onto the engine creating a fi re hazard.
Page 34: Break-In Procedure
Break-in procedure New ATV’s and renewed ATV en- for excessively long periods of possibility to exchange the brake gines require a „break-in“ period. time. circuits - thus, the service brake is The first month is most critical to activated by the hand lever. the life of this ATV.
Page 35 Air Filter Housing Drain Tube fasteners. Your ARCTIC CAT ATV Periodically (weekly) check the dealer will be pleased to do this drain tube for gasoline or oil ac- initial service cumulation.
Page 36 Shock absorbers adjustment q NOTE (400/500/650) If you want to change the hardness of the shock absorber, this may happen only in unloaded condition. !! CAUTION !! Use a spanner wrench to adjust the sleeve to the desired position. Position Spring Setting Load...
Page 37: General Maintenance
General Maintenance new oil filter.Tighten securely. Engine/Transmission Oil and q NOTE Proper maintenance of the ATV Filter (400/500) 7. Install the oil filter drain plug and is important for optimum perform- Change the engine oil and oil filter tighten securely ance.
Page 38 !! CAUTION !! Inspect the oil for any signs of met- al filings or water. If found, take the ATV to an authorized ARCTIC CAT ATV dealer for servicing. Page 36 �� ...
Page 39 4. If the wheels are not locked, it Brake pads Hydraulic Brake The clearance between the brake The hydraulic brake must be prop- must be adjusted (set up). pads and brake discs is adjusted erly maintained to be fully func- automatically as the brake pads tional.
Page 40 MAX level not be loosened, both brake pads line. must be replaced. Take the ATV to an authorized ARCTIC CAT ATV !! WARNING !! When working on the battery, you dealer for this service. have to be extremely careful in order to not get in contact with the battery acid.
Page 41 !! WARNING !! !! WARNING !! !! CAUTION !! Anytime service is performed on Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Before installing the battery, make a battery, the following must be sure the ignition switch is in the observed: Keep sparks, open OFF position.
Page 42 Spark plug Engine Idle RPM Adjustment The ATV comes equipped with a To properly adjust the idle, a ta- specified spark plug (see techni- chometer is necessary. If one is not cal data). A light brown insulator available, take the ATV to a special- indicates that the plug is correct.
Page 43 Air Filter The air filter inside the air filter housing must be kept clean to pro- vide good engine power. If the ATV is used under normal conditions, service the filter at the intervals specified. If operated in dusty, wet or muddy conditions, inspect and service the filter more frequently.
Page 44 • Remove the two plastic rivets. • Place the foam around the air fil- Draining V-Belt Cover (Automatc • Remove the storage box cover ter and install the filter into the air transmission) and push the loosen panel for- filter housing. wards.
Page 45 q NOTE Vehicle Pressure Front Rear The V-belt and clutches should be Type type (all Models) inspected every 500 kilometers and the belt replaced (if necessary). 185/65/15 205/60/15 400/500 Front Rear 650-H1 650-V2 0,8-1,0 bar bzw. 25x8-12 25x11-12 Road tires (according to load and route) Tire inflation pressure...
Page 46 Tail Light q NOTE by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV The bulb portion of the headlight is To replace the taillight/brake light dealer. fragile. When replacing the head- bulb, use the following procedure: light bulb, do not touch the glass 1.
Page 47 5. Switch on the lights. MAKE Adjusting Headlight Aim Fuses The headlights can be adjusted SURE THE HIGH BEAM IS ON. At the models 400/500/ 650 H1/650 horizontally (high beam/low beam). 6. Observe each headlight beam V2 the fuse box is to be found un- The geometric center of the HIGH aim.
Page 48 If the new fuse blows after a short Tools period of use, consult a specialized Under the seat of your ATV you’ll workshop immediately. find a basic tool kit. Maintain the tool kit with the ATV at all times. Electrical Output Terminals (400/500/650) One output terminal for electrical accessories is located on the front...
Page 49: Preparation For Storage
Remove the air filter. Start the engine and allow it to idle. Then area. using Arctic Cat Engine Preserver, 10. If possible, store the ATV in- Page 47 �� ...
Page 50: Preparation After Storage
9. Make sure the steering moves many kilometers and hours of trou- freely and does not bind. ble-free riding. Arctic Cat recom- 10. Check the spark plug. Clean or mends the following procedure to replace as necessary.
Page 51: For Your Safety
For your saftey Let your dealer demonstrate you 1. Starting & Stopping 2. Turning Left & Right the operating and riding maneu- vers; then practice each maneuver. • Once around clockwise and back • Figure 8 using two of the cones Learn the correct techniques.
Page 52 3. Sharp Turns 4. Slalom Turns 5. Quick Turns • Turns of less than 90 degrees • Turning in and out of the cones • Move two cones (1) • Two laps clockwise, three laps • Three laps • Suddenly go left, right or straight counter-clockwise Page 50 ��...
Page 53 6. Crossing Obstacles 7. Traversing Hills 8. K-turns & U-turns • Use posts or lumber at least 10cm • Up (2) and down (1) hill (slope • Up and down hill in diameter (2) less than 25 degrees) • U-turn on hill •...
Page 54: Active Riding
Release the brake slowly and apply For this reason it is extremely the throttle with your thumb. advisable to take a rider training course! See your Arctic Cat ATV dealer for details. Page 52 �� ...
Page 55 Leaning, weight shift and bal- ance: When you turn, the trick is to move forward and slide over to the side of the seat that’s on the inside of the turn. Support your body weight on the inside of the footrest. At the same time, lean your body to the in- side of the turn.
Page 56 Wide Turns About 20 % of ATV accidents hap- 2. Shift your body weight to the 3. Gradually increase your speed pen during turns. For this reason inside of the turn.3. Gradually in- as you come out of the turn. be extremely careful in such a situ- crease your speed as you come out ation.
Page 57 Sharp Turns After mastering wide turns, practice 3. You might have to lean into the 5. Gradually increase your speed the advanced skill of sharp turns. turn more than you do in a wide as you come out of the turn. To make sharp turns, please ob- turn.
Page 58 Quick Turns Quick turns are the most difficult 3. Follow this with slight accelera- turns and should only be done af- tion. ter you are experienced with your ATV. 4. To make your turn quicker, try raising yourself off the seat a little 1.
Page 59 K-Turns Use K-turns if you accidentally stall 5. If you’re to the left of the ATV, while riding uphill. turn the handlebar all the way left. 6. Partially release the brake, but 1. Stop where you are, apply the lightly hold the brake lever. brakes and shift to neutral.
Page 60 Riding Uphill Roughly 20 % of accidents happen 3. If you lose speed, quickly shift to 5. If you have lost all forward mo- while riding on hills as a result of in- a lower gear. At the same time, re- tion, follow the K-turn procedure.
Page 61 Riding Downhill 1. Shift your body weight as far 2. Keep it in a low gear. 3. Lightly apply the brake and ease back on the seat as possible. up on the throttle. Page 59 �� ...
Page 62 Sidehilling/Traversing Sidehilling is considered an ad- 2. Shift all your body weight to the 3. If the ATV feels like it’s tipping, vanced skill; it’s really tricky and uphill side of the seat; also, support turn the handlebar downhill. If that’s unpredictable.
Page 63 Crossing Obstacles Crossing obstacles is risky. Avoid 5. Apply a little throttle when the 8. If the ATV starts tipping, shift it if possible. Riding over logs and front tires make contact with the your weight to keep it in balance. rocks means combining all the ac- obstacle.
Page 64 Skidding or Sliding Driving in Cold Weather If you lose control after hitting sand, 1. Examine the depth of the water q NOTE ice, oil or water: and check for hidden obstacles like Check that all control levers move logs or rocks. freely.
Page 65 !! CAUTION !! !! WARNING !! Before riding, manually move the Go slowly and be extra careful, ATV forward and backward to make when riding on snow-covered or certain that all wheels roll freely. ice-covered terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions 3.
Page 66: Troubleshooting
FAQ´s Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Your vehicle cannot be started. ü Is it necessary to use the choke? (650 V2) ü Is the battery attached or does it have to be recharged (for ex after a longer standstill) ? ü ü...
Page 67 • What is important when purchasing accessories? ü Is it genuine Arctic Cat ™ accessory? ü Was it built in by an authorized Arctic Cat ™ dealer? ü Please also respect the legal regulations in your country. q NOTE If you cannot remedy these problems with the suggested solutions and/or if there should arise other problems, please contact your ARCTIC CAT-dealer.
Page 68: Warranty
Warranty ARCTIC CAT extends legal war- vehicles) will be paid by ARCTIC The following will VOID warranty: ranty on each new ARCTIC CAT CAT. The warranty is validated ATV and each part and accessory upon examination of said parts • Failure to perform the proper...
Page 69 ARCTIC CAT. • Inadmissible changes at the vehi- cle not expressly approved by the • Use of the ATV in any way for rac- manufacturer ing purposes. • Removal of the engine for use in In consideration of the foregoing another vehicle.
Page 70 ARCTIC CAT, Industriestraße 43, It’s the owner’s responsibility to ARCTIC CAT keeps on file the cur- 5600 ST. JOHANN/PG., Austria. maintain and service the ATV in rent address of the owner of this One copy remains with your ARC- accordance with ARCTIC CAT’s...
Page 71 ARCTIC CAT will then process the application and issue a new vehicle certificate for the remaining period of the warranty claim. Page 69 �� ...
Page 72 ADDRESS CHANGE OWNERSHIP CHAN WARRANTY TRANSFER CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP/ WARRANTY TRANSFER TO: Name: Address: Construction year & Model: Chassis Nr.: Page 70 �� ENGLISCH 21.05.2006, 14:53 Uhr...
Page 73: Notes
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Page 78 Some of the information in this booklet may not be up-to-date due to changes performed since printing. The models shown in the pictures contain, in part, special equipment. Please ask your Arctic Cat dealer for the newest informa- tion before placing an order. The producer reserves the right to make price, color, material, specification and model changes without notice.
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