Starting A Cold Engine - Arctic Cat TRV 2015 Operator's Manual

ATV Operation

Starting a Cold Engine

 NOTE: It is very important not to
touch or compress the throttle lever
during the starting procedures.
1. Turn off all electrical accessories
(hand warmer, lights, etc.); then with
the transmission in the neutral posi-
tion, rotate the ignition switch key to
the first position (ON) leaving the
headlights OFF. Note that the N is
indicated on the LCD.
2. Press the starter button.
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for more
than eight seconds per starting
attempt. The starter motor may over-
heat causing severe starter motor
damage. Allow 15 seconds between
starting attempts to allow the starter
motor to cool.
 NOTE: Do not touch the throttle
lever until the engine has run for at
least 3 minutes.
3. If the engine does not start, press the
starter button again for eight seconds.
4. Allow the engine to warm up for
approximately 2-3 minutes or until the
ATV will accelerate without hesitating.
Shifting
1. To engage any gear position from
park, move the shift lever upward to
the desired position: R (reverse), N
(neutral), H (high range), or L (low
range).
2. To engage the P (park), come to a
complete stop; then shift the trans-
mission into park.
 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 posi-
tion provides slower speed and
greater torque to the wheels.
Always shift into low range when oper-
ating on wet or uneven terrain, when
towing or pushing heavy loads, and
when using a plow. Failure to follow
this caution may result in premature V-
belt failure or in damage to related
drive system components.
Braking/Stopping
Always allow plenty of room and time to
stop safely. Sometimes quick stops are
inevitable, so always be prepared.
Whether you're stopping slowly or stop-
ping 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.
Excessive
hydraulic brake for high speed stops
will cause overheating of the brake
fluid and premature brake pad wear
which will result in an unexpected
loss of brakes.
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.
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