Engine Stop Switch; Headlight Switch - Arctic Cat XR 500 Operator's Manual

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NOTE: The brake lever lock must
lock the wheels. If it doesn't, take the
ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV
dealer for service.
! WARNING
Always check to be sure that the brake
lever lock has been disengaged before
operating the ATV. An accident could
result if the brake lever lock is left
engaged while the ATV is operated.
The brake may relax if left engaged for
a long period of time. This could
cause an accident; therefore, do not
leave the ATV on a hill depending on
the brake lever lock. Always block the
downhill side of the wheels if leaving
the ATV on a hill or park the ATV in a
sidehill position.

Headlight Switch

Standard
With the ignition switch in the LIGHTS
position, use the headlight switch to
select the high or low headlight beam.
XT/Limited
With the ignition switch in the LIGHTS
position, use the headlight switch to
select light bar, light bar with low beam,
or light bar with high beam.

Engine Stop Switch

OFF position — The ignition circuit is off.
The engine cannot be started or will not
run. If the engine stop switch is used to
stop engine without turning off ignition
switch, the battery may discharge.
RUN position — The ignition circuit is
on. The engine can start and run.
Starter Button
Pushing in on this button activates the
starter motor. Before starting the engine,
make sure the ignition switch is in the
ON position, the transmission is in neu-
tral, and the brake lever lock is engaged.
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NOTE: This ATV has safety interlock
switches which prevent the starter
motor from activating when the trans-
XR064C
mission is not in neutral. To start the
ATV while in gear, depress the rear foot
brake or compress the brake lever;
then depress the starter button.
Reverse Override Switch
This ATV is equipped with a reverse
speed limiter system. When additional
RPM is needed in reverse, depress and
hold the override switch.
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NOTE: The reverse override switch
is active in 4WD only.
Never activate the override switch
while the throttle is open as a loss of
XR071A
control may result.
! WARNING
XR070A
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