Shift Lever; Drive Select Switch - Arctic Cat XR 500 Operator's Manual

Shift Lever

This ATV has a dual-range automatic
transmission with reverse and park.

Drive Select Switch

This switch allows the operator to operate
the ATV in either two-wheel drive (rear
wheels) or four-wheel drive (all wheels). For
normal riding on flat, dry, hard surfaces,
two-wheel drive should be sufficient. In sit-
uations of aggressive trail conditions, four-
wheel drive would be the desired choice.
To either engage or disengage the front
wheels, move the switch to the 4WD
position or to the 2WD position.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to either engage or
disengage the 4WD lock while the
ATV is moving.
The 4WD lock allows the operator to
mechanically lock the front differential to
apply equal power to both front wheels. To
engage the lock from 4WD, slide the
switch up and move fully to the left. To
disengage the lock, move the switch lever
to the right.
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The 4WD lock is intended for use
where minimum traction is available.
NEVER EXCEED 10 MPH (16 kph)
with the lock engaged. Maneuverabil-
ity and handling characteristics will
differ with the lock engaged.
Hand Brake Lever/Brake
Lever Lock
XR004A
The hand brake is considered to be the
normal operating (main) brake. It should
be applied whenever a braking situation
is needed.
Apply the brake by compressing the
brake lever toward the handlebar.
XR068B
To engage and release the brake lever
lock, use the following procedure.
1. Squeeze the hand brake two or three
times and release it.
2. Depress and hold the brake lever
lock.
3. While holding in on the brake lever
lock, squeeze the brake lever.
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NOTE: It will click as it engages
and the brake lever will not return to
its released position.
4. Release the brake lever lock by
squeezing the brake lever. It will
return to its released position.
Check to make sure the brake lever lock
engages properly and that the brake
(when engaged) locks the wheels.
1. Pump the brake lever 2 or 3 times.
2. Engage the brake lever lock.
3. Attempt to push the ATV.
! WARNING
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