Atv Operation; Basic Operating Maneuvers; Starting A Cold Engine; Starting The Engine - Arctic Cat XR 500 Operator's Manual

ATV Operation

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
To get seated:
1. From the left side, grab the left-side
handlebar, apply the brake, and put
your left foot on the footrest.
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:
1. Mount the ATV and sit down.
2. Engage the brake lever lock.
3. Turn on the ignition.
4. Shift into neutral.
5. Move the engine stop switch to RUN.
6. 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.
7. Let the engine warm up.
Starting a Cold Engine
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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
rotate the ignition switch key to the
first position (ON) leaving the head-
lights OFF. Note that the N is indi-
cated on the LCD.
2. Press on 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.
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NOTE: Do not touch the throttle
lever until the engine has run for at
least 3 minutes.
3. 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).
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