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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING AND STOPPING
ENGINE
It is imperative that the hydraulic
brake system be checked for wear
and proper operation and that all
safety checks found in the accompa-
nying Snowmobile Safety Hand-
b o o k b e p e r f o r m e d b e f o r e
attempting to start the engine.
! CAUTION
Be sure an adequate amount of
gasoline is in the gas tank. If
you run out of gasoline, engine
damage will occur.
After the engine has been started,
check the headlights (high and low
beam), taillight, and brakelight to be
sure they are working properly and
adjusted correctly. Make sure all
lights are clean to provide maximum
illumination. The headlight and tail-
light must be clean and must be illu-
minated whenever the engine is
running.
1. Test the operation of the brake
system by compressing the
brake lever. The brake lever
m u s t f e e l f i r m w h e n c o m -
pressed; then while holding the
brake lever in the compressed
position, measure the distance
between the brake lever and the
handlebar. The distance must be
greater than 2.54 cm (1 in.).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2. Check the brake fluid level in
the master cylinder brake fluid
reservoir. The brake fluid level
must be just below the high
mark on the reservoir. Add Arc-
tic Cat approved brake fluid as
necessary.
! WARNING
Do not start the engine if the
brake system is not functioning
properly. Service the brake sys-
tem or have it properly repaired
prior to operating the snowmo-
bile. Serious personal injury or
even death may occur if the
brake system is not operating
properly.
3. Test the throttle control lever by
completely compressing and
releasing it several times. The
lever MUST return to the idle
position quickly and com-
pletely.
! CAUTION
Always check the coolant level
before starting the engine.
4. Move
the
switch to the UP position.
5. Insert key into ignition switch;
then rotate key to the RUN
740-159B
position.
740-159A
emergency
stop
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