Atv Operation; Basic Operating Maneuvers; Starting The Engine; Bonec - Arctic Cat DVX 300 Operator's Manual

ATV Operation

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Basic Operating
Maneuvers
Active riding and basic maneuvers are
the foundation of your ATV ride. Without
basic skills, it's impossible to move to
this level— active riding. These are your
basic maneuvers:
• Mounting the ATV

• Starting the Engine

• Starting a Cold Engine
• Shifting
• Braking/Stopping
• Parking
• Dismounting the ATV
Mounting the ATV
1. From the left side, grab the left-side
handlebar and apply the hand brake;
then put your left foot on the foot-
rest.
2. Grab the right-side handlebar.
3. Swing your leg over the seat and set
your right foot down on the right-
side footrest.
4. Get seated in a comfortable position.
5. Always keep your feet planted on
the footrests.
Starting the Engine
Always start with the ATV on a flat, level
surface. Carbon monoxide poisoning can
kill you, so keep your ATV outside while
it's running. Follow these steps to start it
up:
Another way to remember the starting procedure is by using the acronym "BONE-
C." It stands for:
B
BRAKES
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O N
ON NEUTRAL
1. Ensure that the fuel valve is in the
ON position.
2. Mount the ATV and sit down.
3. Compress the hand brake; then
engage the brake lever lock.
4. Shift the transmission into neutral.
5. Turn on the ignition.
6. Move the choke lever to the engaged
position if starting the engine cold
(if it's already warmed up, you
shouldn't need to use the choke at
all).
7. Move the engine stop switch to
RUN.
8. Press the starter button.
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for
more than eight seconds per start-
ing attempt. The starter motor may
overheat causing severe starter
motor damage. Allow 15 seconds
between starting attempts to allow
the starter motor to cool.
9. Immediately after the engine starts,
move the choke lever to the mid-
position.
10. Let the engine warm up; then move
the choke lever to the OFF position.
E
ENGINE
C
CHOKE