Operating Instructions; Starting And Stopping Engine - Arctic Cat Bearcat 570 2012 Operator's Manual

Operating Instructions

Starting and Stopping
Engine
It is imperative that the brake system be
checked for wear and proper operation and
that all safety checks found in the accompa-
nying Snowmobile Safety Handbook be
performed before attempting to start the
engine. Also, on the 570 cc models, be sure
the correct carburetor main jets for the
operating temperature, altitude, and gas-
oline are being used. After the engine has
been started, check the headlights (high and
low beam), taillight, and brakelight to be
sure they are working properly and adjusted
correctly. Make sure all lights are clean to
provide maximum illumination. The head-
light and taillight must be clean and must be
illuminated whenever the engine is running.
1. Test the operation of the brake sys-
tem by compressing the brake lever.
The brake lever must feel firm when
compressed; then while holding the
brake lever in the compressed posi-
tion, measure the distance between
the brake lever and the handlebar.
The distance must be greater than
2.54 cm (1 in.).
2. Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The brake fluid level must be visible
in the sight glass. Add Arctic Cat
approved brake fluid as necessary.
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NOTE: If the sight glass appears
dark, there is a sufficient amount of
fluid in the reservoir.
Do not start the engine if the brake sys-
tem is not functioning properly. Service
the brake system or have it properly
repaired prior to operating the snow-
mobile. Serious personal injury or even
death may occur if the brake system is
not operating properly.
3. Test the throttle control lever by
completely compressing and releas-
ing it several times. The lever
MUST return to the idle position
quickly and completely.
On the F5 LXR/1100 cc models,
always check the coolant level before
starting the engine.
4. Move the emergency stop switch to
the UP or RUN position.
5. Insert key into ignition switch; then
rotate key to the RUN position.
6. On the 570 cc models for a cold
engine, move the choke lever to the
full-choke position. If the engine is
warm, choking is normally not nec-
essary.
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NOTE: On the 570 cc models when
the engine is being started with aid
of the choke, DO NOT COMPRESS
THE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER. If
the throttle control lever is com-
pressed, the engine will not start
because the gas/air mixture will be
too lean. To start a warm engine,
however, the throttle control lever
may have to be compressed slightly.
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! WARNING
CAUTION
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