Stopping The Engine - Arctic Cat XR 500 Operator's Manual

2. If the tires are frozen to the ground,
pour warm water around them to melt
the ice.
CAUTION
Before riding, manually move the ATV
forward and backward to make cer-
tain that all wheels roll freely.
3. If the brakes are frozen, take the ATV
to a warmer area to thaw out the
brakes.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to free frozen brakes
by pouring warm water on the brake
pads and housings.

NOTE: After the brakes thaw, dry
them by applying them several times
while riding slowly.
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NOTE: After riding through water,
mud, snow, or slush, it is important
to dry both brake systems before
parking the ATV.
! WARNING
Go slowly and be extra careful when
riding on snow-covered or ice-cov-
ered terrain. Always be alert to
changing terrain conditions when
operating the ATV.
4. Practice driving in an open snow-cov-
ered or ice-covered area at slow
speeds before driving on snow-cov-
ered or ice-covered trails.
5. Learn how the ATV responds to steer-
ing and braking on the type of terrain
to be encountered on the ride.
Stopping The ATV
To stop the ATV, first release the throttle
lever. Next, apply the brake.

Stopping The Engine

To stop the engine, turn the ignition
switch key to the OFF position or set the
engine stop switch to the OFF position.

NOTE: Leaving the ignition switch
key in the ON position could result in
a discharged battery.