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For your safety, understand and follow all includes detailed instructions for certain the warnings contained in this Operator’s Arctic Cat ATV’s (see cover). Follow the Manual and the labels on your ATV. guidelines for the type of ATV you have Keep this Operator’s Manual with your...
Arctic Cat. Parts and Accessories When in need of replacement parts, oil, or accessories for your Arctic Cat ATV, be sure to use only GENUINE ARCTIC CAT PARTS, OIL, AND ACCESSORIES. Only genuine Arctic Cat parts, oil, and accessories are engineered to meet the standards and requirements of your Arctic Cat ATV.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this manual. Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed. • Always have the ATV checked by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer if it has been involved in an accident.
ATV Safety Alert You should be aware that AN ATV IS * Never operate an ATV without an approved motorcycle helmet, eye pro- NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARD- tection, boots, gloves, long pants, and a OUS TO OPERATE. An ATV handles long-sleeved shirt or jacket.
Hangtag An Arctic Cat ATV comes with a hangtag containing important safety information. Anyone who rides the ATV should read and understand this information before rid- ing. 2258-228B 2258-228A ! WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in a severe injury or death.
The labels should be considered as permanent parts of the ATV. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Arctic Cat ATV dealer for a replacement. NOTE: The location and content of labels on the ATV you have pur- chased may differ from those shown on this page.
Warnings NOTE: Some illustrations in this Warnings sub-section apply to an operator and a passenger even though some may show only the operator. ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this ATV without proper instruction. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The risk of an accident is greatly increased if the operator does not know how to operate the ATV properly in different situations and on different types of terrain.
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Warnings ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Overloading the ATV or carrying or towing cargo improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause changes in ATV handling, which could lead to an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never exceed the stated load capacity for the ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed and securely attached.
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Warnings ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Removing hands from handlebar grips (operator)/handholds (passenger) or feet from the footrests during operation. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Removing even one hand or foot can reduce your ability to control the ATV or could cause you to lose your balance and fall off the ATV. If you remove a foot from the footrest, your foot or leg may come into contact with the wheels, which could injure you or cause an accident.
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Warnings ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Stalling, rolling backwards, or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could result in the ATV overturning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Use proper gear and maintain steady speed when climbing a hill. If you lose all forward speed: Keep weight uphill.
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Warnings ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Climbing hills improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause the ATV to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this Operator’s Manual. Always check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill.
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ATV should be genuine Arctic Cat ATV components designed for use on the ATV and should be installed and used according to instructions. Never install a twist grip throttle. If you have questions, consult an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer.
Warnings ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Failure to inspect the ATV before operating. Failure to properly maintain the ATV. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always inspect your ATV each time you use it to make sure the ATV is in safe operating condition.
Prevention Overview You’ll find it important to dress correctly for ATV riding in order to prevent When using an ATV, prevention is the scraped skin and severe head injuries. It’s name of the game. “Had you only easy and could save you time in the long known”...
Prevention Eye Protection Controls and Cables Wear eye protection, such as goggles, to With the engine running and brake completely surround your eyes to prevent applied, check all transmission posi- getting dirt or other items in your eyes. tions: forward, neutral, and reverse. Do not depend on sunglasses for proper Check: eye protection.
Prevention Warning Triangle Emergency Kit with Flashlight and First Aid If you have an accident or your ATV has a break-down on the highway or freeway, you must place the warning triangle in a You’ll need several items in your Emer- certain distance in front of the scene of gency Kit including a flashlight.
Active Riding Overview “Active Riding” is the second part of “P.A.S.S.” It involves an understanding of how your body weight, balance, gravity, and physical forces affect the handling of the ATV. For example, when you drive a car quickly into a sharp turn, your body is pulled to the outside of the vehicle by centrifugal force.
Sound Judgment Overview Those Around You You are not invincible. Knowing that the first “S” in “P.A.S.S.” stands for “Sound Judgment” means you need to use yours. People do all kinds of things that you can’t predict or control. Environment Riding Companions The environment you operate an ATV in Leave a lot of space between you and...
WHAT CAN HAPPEN 4. ATV speed Load Capacity Ratings Could cause changes in ATV han- Chart dling, which could lead to an acci- dent. Arctic Cat ATV Load Capacity Ratings HOW TO AVOID THE Item Specifications HAZARD (lb) (kg) Never exceed the stated load capac- Max Payload (700) 316.8...
Sound Judgment Laws and Regulations Personal Choices Any police officer will tell you that igno- rance of the law is no defense. Your best A safe, enjoyable ride is dependent on defense is to check out your local ATV many personal choices. An ATV, like all laws before riding.
Supervision Overview TRV’s are a little different from the han- dling to the stability to the controls. So You’re responsible for supervising those regardless of how much experience your who ride your ATV. Your wisdom is valu- family members have, they don’t have able...
4. Get seated in a comfortable position. Shifting 5. Always keep your feet planted on the footrests. The Arctic Cat ATV with an automatic transmission has a dual-range transmis- Mounting the TRV sion with reverse. To shift the ATV, fol-...
! WARNING operating on wet or uneven terrain, when towing or pushing heavy loads, Use only Arctic Cat approved brake and when using a plow. Failure to fol- fluid. Never substitute or mix differ- low this caution may result in prema- ent types or grades of brake fluid.
Leaning, Weight Shift, and Balance Handling the ATV (Active Riding When you turn, the trick is to move for- Techniques) ward and slide over to the side of the seat that’s on the inside of the turn. Support Active riding involves moving your body. your body weight on the outside footrest.
Wide Turns Sharp Turns Many accidents happen during turns. If After mastering wide turns, practice the you don’t understand turning techniques, advanced skill of sharp turns. it’s easy for the ATV to get away from you by losing traction, plowing, or tip- ping.
Quick Turns K-Turns Quick turns are the most difficult turns Use K-turns if you accidentally stall and should only be done after you are while riding uphill; you need to take experienced with your ATV. action before the ATV rolls backward down the hill.
4. Ask the passenger to dismount. 1. Accelerate before you start climb- ing; then maintain a steady pace. 5. Get off the ATV on the uphill side. 2. Both the operator and the passenger 6. If you’re to the left of the ATV, turn should lean as far forward as possi- the handlebar all the way left.
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1. Keep your speed low and consistent. 2. Shift all your body weight and pas- senger’s body weight to the uphill side of the seat; also, support weight on the uphill footrest. 3. Steer like you’re driving into the hill. 4.
2. Keep your hand off the brakes until water ingestion or immersion will not you’re out of the skid. be covered by Arctic Cat warranty. 3. Shift your weight forward. 1. Physically check the depth and cur- Sometimes your ATV may not respond...
5. Once you’ve cleared the water, 3. If the brakes are frozen, take the briefly apply the brakes to make sure ATV to a warmer area to thaw out they work. the brakes. Cold Weather Driving ! WARNING NOTE: Check that all control Do not attempt to free frozen brakes levers move freely.
These numbers are required by the dealer powered by the battery at all times. to complete warranty claims properly. No warranty will be allowed by Arctic Cat if ON position — The ignition circuit is the VIN or ESN is removed or mutilated complete and the engine can run.
Steering Lock This switch allows the operator to oper- ate 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 situations of aggressive trail conditions, four-wheel drive would be the desired choice.
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NOTE: The brake lever lock must lock the wheels. If it doesn’t, take Check to make sure the emergency/park- the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ing brake engages properly and that the ATV dealer for service. brake (when engaged) locks the wheels.
Hazard Lights Switch ! WARNING Always check to be sure that the emergency/parking brake has been disengaged before operating the ATV. An accident could result if the emergency/parking brake left engaged while the ATV is operated. This could cause an accident. Headlight Switch ATV-004C To activate the hazard lights, press and...
Starter Lever ACE-028A 2. Turn the throttle limiter screw (B) ACE-004E clockwise to decrease engine RPM Pulling this lever activates the starter maximum or counterclockwise to motor. Before starting the engine, make increase engine RPM maximum. sure the ignition switch is in the ON posi- tion, the transmission is in neutral, and 3.
If the code continues to be Momentarily release when the cor- displayed, take your ATV to an rect hour is displayed; then repeat- authorized Arctic Cat Dealer for edly press and release the Set/Reset system servicing before Button (4) until the correct minutes resuming operation.
NOTE: Take the ATV to an autho- • R (reverse)/N (neutral)/L (low range)/H rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer to have (high range) the EFI error corrected and to have NOTE: An E will be displayed if the ECU reset as soon as possible.
Rear Seat Lock NOTE: Both the ignition and fuel pump functions will be interrupted by 1. To remove the rear seat, pull the two the Tilt Sensor if the ATV tips over latch handles to the rear and rotate past 60°-70°.
50 mm ball hitch. towing a trailer. Transporting ATV When transporting the ATV, Arctic Cat rec- ommends that the ATV be in its normal operating position (on all four wheels) and the following procedure be used.
2. Secure the ATV with load rated The recommended oil to use is Arctic Cat hold-down straps. ACX All Weather synthetic engine oil, which has been specifically formulated for NOTE: Suitable hold-down straps use in this Arctic Cat engine. Although Arc-...
0-5 all fasteners. At the discretion and mph. expense of the owner/operator, the ATV may be taken to an authorized Arctic Cat • Repeat procedure twenty times. ATV dealer for this initial service. ! WARNING...
1. Remove the two screws from the ATE THE ATV. Take the ATV to an autho- front of the radiator access panel. rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for inspection and adjustment or repair. If the owner/operator does not feel quali-...
The shock absorber has a spring force CAUTION adjustment sleeve with five adjustment After operating the ATV for the initial positions to allow the spring to be 5-10 minutes, stop the engine, allow adjusted for different riding and loading the engine to cool down, and check conditions.
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If found, take the ATV taminates enter the opening; then to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer pour the recommended oil in the filler for servicing. hole. Install the level stick.
3. If the pedal is not firm, the system must be bled. NOTE: Take the ATV to an autho- 738-420B rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for this ! WARNING service. Be sure to inspect the hydraulic Emergency/Parking Brake hand brake system before each use.
Brake Hoses Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake hoses for cracks or other damage. If found, take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer to have the brake hoses replaced. ACE-030A Brake Pads 1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the front wheels.
NOTE: Optional battery charging for service. adapters are available from your Battery authorized Arctic Cat dealer to con- nect directly to your vehicle from the The battery is located under the seat. recommended chargers to simplify After being in service, batteries require the maintenance charging process.
NOTE: Not using a battery char- expectations, bring the battery to ger with the proper float mainte- an authorized Arctic Cat dealer for nance will damage the battery if further troubleshooting. connected over extended periods. Spark Plug...
Air Filter Adjust the gap to 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028- 0.032 in.) for proper ignition. Use a wire- The air filter inside the air filter housing type feeler gauge to check the gap. must be kept clean to provide good engine power and gas mileage.
NOTE: Foam Air Filter Cleaner and Foam Air Filter Oil are available from Arctic Cat. 5. Squeeze the element by pressing it between the palms of both hands to remove excess solvent. Do not twist or ring the element or it will develop CF110A cracks.
Light Bulb Replacement formed by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or a qualified tire repair station. The wattage rating of each bulb is shown in the chart. When replacing a burned CAUTION bulb, always use the same wattage rating.
If the new fuse blows after a short period of 2. Pull out the bulb. use, consult an authorized Arctic Cat 3. Install the new bulb by pushing it in. ATV dealer immediately.
6. Tighten all nuts, bolts, cap screws, procedure to prepare the ATV for storage. and screws. Make sure rivets hold- An authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer ing components together are tight. should perform this service; however, the Replace all loose rivets. Care must...
Preparation After Storage Taking the ATV out of storage and cor- 7. Check the entire brake systems rectly preparing it will assure many miles (fluid level, pads, etc.), all controls, and hours of trouble-free riding. Arctic headlights, taillight, brakelight, Cat recommends the following procedure license plate light, front and rear to prepare the ATV.
Cat to reach the current owner with any important safety information. For this reason, we ask you to inform Arctic Cat immediately if you move or if the ATV is sold to another party. Please fill out this form completely and send it to: Arctic Cat GmbH, Industriestrasse 43, 5600 St.
3. ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER: Record the Vehicle Identification Number and Engine Serial Number in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering parts from your authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or for reference in case the ATV is stolen. Effective Date:...