Arctic Cat 2008 400 4x4 Owner's Manual page 34

Active Riding
Starting A Cold Engine
1. Turn off all electrical acces-
sories (lights, etc.); then rotate
the ignition switch key to the
fi rst position(ON) leaving the
headlights OFF.
Note that the Neutral light is
illuminated.
n Note:
Pump the primer three times when the temperature is at 0° C (32° F)
or colder. To access the primer, the seat and right-side heat shield
must be removed.
2. Press on the starter button for a maximum eight seconds.
3. If the engine does not start, press the starter button again for eight
seconds.
! WARNING
Engaging the starter motor for longer than eight seconds at a time
can damage the ATV. The starter motor and wiring harness may
overheat. If the engine does not start after several attempts, check
n Note:
At this point if the engine does not start, pump the primer three more times;
then press the starter button again.
4. Allow the engine to warm up for approximately 2-3 minutes or until
the ATV will accelerate without hesitating.
Run the engine for at least 10 minutes so it is thoroughly warmed up.
If the engine is run for a shorter period of time, the spark plug may not
have reached a high enough temperature to burn off the excess fuel
in the combustion chamber.
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