Summary of Contents for Arctic Cat 2015 WILDCAT TRAIL/XT
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O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L WILDCAT TRAIL/XT ™ www.arcticcat.com...
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Arctic Cat for a free replacement. The labels should be considered permanent parts of the vehicle. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact Arctic Cat for a free replacement. Contact Arctic Cat Inc., Service Department, P.O. Box 810, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, for proper registration information.
16 years of age and older who tions available at the time of printing. possess a valid driver’s license. Passen- Arctic Cat Inc. reserves the right to make gers must be able to place both feet flat product changes...
Do not turn at excessive speed. • Always have the vehicle checked by an authorized Arctic Cat dealer if it has been involved in an accident. • Never operate on hills too steep for your abilities. Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
Safety Alert You should be aware that THIS VEHI- * Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehi- CLE IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE cle. HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. This vehicle handles differently from other * Never operate this vehicle at exces- vehicles, including motorcycles and cars.
Warning Labels WT057C Pour commander des Etiquettes de Mise en Garde gratuites, voyez votre détailant de autorisé VTT Arctic Cat pour le numéro de pièce 2436-155. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not ! WARNING avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Warning Labels WT056C Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not ! WARNING avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Warnings ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this vehicle without proper instruction. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The risk of an accident is greatly increased if the operator does not know how to operate this vehicle properly in different situations and on different types of terrain. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD All operators of this vehicle must read and understand this Operator’s Manual and all warning and instruction labels prior to operating this vehicle.
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Warnings ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this vehicle without wearing an approved helmet, goggles, and protective clothing. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Operating without an approved helmet increases your chances of a serious head injury or death in the event of an accident. Operating without goggles can result in an accident and increases your chances of a serious injury in the event of an accident.
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Warnings ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating or riding in the vehicle without doors properly latched. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Serious injury or death. Occupants or their body parts can strike objects outside the vehicle, be crushed by the vehicle, or fall out of the vehicle during maneuvers or in the event of an accident.
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Warnings ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Attempting wheelies, jumps, and other stunts. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Increases the chance of an accident including a rollover. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never attempt stunts, such as wheelies or jumps. Don’t try to show off. ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Failure to inspect this vehicle before operating.
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Warnings ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Failing to use care in turns; turning too sharply or aggressively. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The vehicle could go out of control causing a collision, tip over, or rollover. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this Operator’s Man- ual.
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Warnings ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Climbing hills improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause the vehicle 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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Warnings ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Improperly operating over obstacles. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or a collision. Could cause the vehicle to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Before operating in a new area, check for obstacles. Never attempt to ride over large obstacles, such as large rocks or fallen trees.
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Never modify this vehicle through improper installation or improper use of accessories. All parts and accessories added to this vehicle should be genuine Arctic Cat compo- nents designed for use on this vehicle and should be installed and used according to instructions.
Warnings ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating through or over thick or sharp brush, timber, debris, or rocks. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Serious injury or death. Brush, branches, debris, and rocks can enter or penetrate the passenger compartment and strike occupants. Running over sharp branches, rocks, or other large objects can also cause loss of control.
Vehicle Operation Pre-Start/Pre-Operation Checklist Item Remarks Brake System Pedal firm - near top of travel. Fluid at proper level. Check for fluid leaks. Controls Steering free - no binding - no excessive free-play. Shift lever in park. Accelerator free - no binding - returns to idle position. Fluids Coolant level to bottom of radiator neck.
Starting the Vehicle CAUTION Always start with the vehicle on a flat, level surface. Carbon monoxide poisoning can Always come to a complete stop kill you, so keep the vehicle outside while before attempting to shift from one it’s running. Follow these steps to start it up: range to the other or into reverse or park.
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RPM several times. Drive belt failure Remove drive belt and clean any debris from the CVT housing. Install new Arctic Cat recommended drive belt. Vehicle vibrates at initial throttle appli- Slowly apply throttle from 0-5 mph on a flat surface. If...
Driving Uphill ! WARNING Always drive straight up the hill and Use only Arctic Cat approved brake always avoid hills steeper than 15°. fluid. Never substitute or mix differ- ent types or grades of brake fluid.
NEVER OPERATE UP OR 2. Approach the obstacle as close as DOWN HILLS STEEPER possible to 90° to minimize vehicle tipping. THAN 15° 3. Keep speed slow enough to maintain control but fast enough to maintain momentum. 4. Use only enough power to cross the obstacle but still give yourself plenty of time to react to changes in condi- tions.
Crossing Water Cold Weather Driving This vehicle can only operate in water up NOTE: Check that all control levers to its floorboard. Stay away from fast and the pedals move freely. Make sure moving rivers. This vehicle’s tires can be the floorboard is free of ice and snow.
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4. Practice driving in an open snow-cov- ered or ice-covered area at slow ! WARNING speeds before driving on snow-cov- ered or ice-covered trails. Do not operate this vehicle on a fro- zen body of water. The vehicle could 5. Learn how the vehicle responds to break through the ice causing seri- steering and braking on the type of ous injury or death.
The key to complete warranty claims properly. No cannot be removed in this position. warranty will be allowed by Arctic Cat if START position — The ignition circuit the VIN or ESN is removed or mutilated is complete and the starter is engaged.
Drive Select Switch ! WARNING The differential lock is intended for use where minimum traction is available. NEVER EXCEED 10 MPH (16 kph) with the front differential lock engaged. Maneuverability and handling charac- teristics will differ with the differential lock engaged. Control loss can result in serious injury or death.
Use the headlight switch to select the high or low headlight beam. When the switch is in the HI position, the high beam will illu- minate. When the switch is in the LO position, the low beam will illuminate. Reverse Override Switch WT003A 2.
If the code continues to be elements. displayed, take your vehicle to an authorized Arctic Cat Dealer for The EPS system is battery system pow- system servicing before ered;...
LCD Gauge 5. Engine Hour Meter/Odometer/Trip Meter/Speedometer/Tachometer/ Clock Display - Displays engine hours, odometer, trip meter, speedom- eter, tachometer, or clock. Press the Middle Button to change which parameter is being displayed. The Engine Hour Meter and Odometer cannot be reset. To reset the trip meter, select the Trip Meter;...
NOTE: Take the vehicle to an 8. Differential Lock Indicator - Displays authorized Arctic Cat dealer to have LOCK when the differential lock has the error corrected and the system been engaged. error reset as soon as possible.
(the weight of the trailer plus cargo) and Overloading this vehicle could result Trailer Tongue Weight. in loss of control resulting in serious injury or death. ! WARNING Arctic Cat Load Capacity Ratings Never exceed any of the vehicle Item Specifications weight restrictions. (lb)
1. Place the transmission in park. tion of moisture in the fuel system. 2. Secure the vehicle with load rated CAUTION hold-down straps. Do not use white gas. Only Arctic Cat approved gasoline additives should be used. Recommended Engine/ Transmission Oil...
Always allow the engine to cool before filling the gas tank. NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the use of genuine Arctic Cat lubricants. Tighten the gas tank cap securely after filling the tank. The recommended front differential lubricant is SAE approved 80W-90 hyp- ! WARNING oid.
During the first 10 hours of operation, To properly burnish the brakes, use fol- always use less than ½ throttle. Varying the lowing procedure: engine RPM during the break-in period 1. Choose an area sufficiently large to allows the components to “load” (aiding the safely accelerate to 30 mph and to engine/transmission component...
If the owner/operator does not feel quali- cedures for each item can be found fied to perform any of these maintenance on the corresponding page indi- procedures or checks, take the vehicle to cated. an authorized Arctic Cat dealer for pro- fessional service.
I = Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, replace as necessary T = Tighten R = Replace C = Clean * = Dealer maintenance **When using Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic oil, oil change interval can be increased to every 1,000 miles or every year.
Never check the coolant level when detected, take the vehicle to an authorized the engine is hot or the cooling sys- Arctic Cat dealer for service. Also, the cool- tem is under pressure. ant level should be checked periodically. CAUTION...
1. Measure from the ground to the bot- NOTE: High engine RPM, low vehi- tom of the skid plate along the front cle speed, or heavy load can raise sway bar. Measurement should be engine temperature. Decreasing 10.5 inches. engine RPM, reducing load, and selecting an appropriate transmis- sion gear can lower the temperature.
WT078B WT294A 4. Using the oil filter wrench and a ratchet General Lubrication handle (or a socket or box-end wrench), Cables remove the old oil filter and dispose of properly. Do not re-use oil filter. None of the cables require lubrication; however, it is advisable to lubricate the ...
Inspect the oil for any signs of metal fil- 12. Inspect the area around the drain plug ings or water. If found, take the vehicle and oil filter for leaks. to an authorized Arctic Cat dealer for servicing. Front Differential/ 4. Pour recommended quantity and type...
Ball Joint Boots (Upper NOTE: Take the vehicle to an autho- and Lower/Right and Left) rized Arctic Cat dealer for this service. CAUTION Be careful not to spill any fluid when filling the brake fluid reservoir. Wipe away spilled fluid immediately.
5. If boot damage is present or tie rod Loss of battery charge may be caused by end free-play seems excessive, con- ambient temperature, ignition OFF current tact an authorized Arctic Cat dealer draw, corroded terminals, self discharge, for service. frequent start/stops, and short engine run times.
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110-volt electrical outlet. NOTE: If, after charging, the bat- tery does not perform to operator expectations, bring the battery to an authorized Arctic Cat dealer for further troubleshooting. 3300A Jump-Starting NOTE: Not using a battery char- ...
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NOTE: Make sure all switches on the vehicle to be jump-started are ! WARNING turned OFF. Improper handling or connecting of a 5. Disconnect all external accessories battery may result in serious injury such as cell phones, GPS units, and including acid burns, electrical burns, or radios on both vehicles.
Consult an authorized Arctic Cat dealer if the plug insulator is not a light brown color. To help prevent cold weather foul- ing, make sure to thoroughly warm up the engine before operating.
2. Unsnap the five spring-clip fasteners NOTE: Foam Air Filter Cleaner is and remove the air filter cover and the available from Arctic Cat. air filter assembly. 3. Squeeze the element by pressing it between the palms of both hands to remove excess solvent.
4. Increase and decrease engine RPM formed by an authorized Arctic Cat several times to “blow out” any dealer or a qualified tire repair station. water; then stop the engine.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel to 2. Pull off the rubber boot; then release be removed. the retaining clip. Remove the bulb. 3. Elevate the vehicle. 3. Install the new bulb; then attach the retaining clip and press on the rubber 4.
CAUTION Always replace a blown fuse with a fuse of the same type and rating. If the new fuse blows after a short period of use, consult an authorized Arctic Cat dealer immediately. Electrical Output 0748-285 Terminals NOTE: There should be an aver-...
Seat Belts Inspect the seat belts for frayed or torn edges. Check that the belts extend and retract smoothly and fully without binding or catching. Check that the latch plate locks securely in place in the buckle and releases when the button is pressed. Wash off any dirt and make sure the retractors are free of debris.
Start the engine and is fully charged (see Battery section allow it to idle; then using Arctic Cat in this manual). Engine Preserver, rapidly inject the 9. Store the vehicle indoors in a level preserver into the air filter opening position.
Arctic Cat ROV it assembles and on each genuine Arctic Cat ROV part and accessory assembled and sold by an authorized Arctic Cat ROV dealer. The limited warranty on an Arctic Cat ROV is extended to the original retail purchaser for the time periods described below; however, the balance of the remaining warranty may be transferred to another party.
At the time of sale, an ATV Rider Training Certificate and Owner Registration form is to be com- pleted by the selling dealer and consumer. The receipt of the form by Arctic Cat is a condition precedent to warranty coverage. It is the selling dealer’s responsibility to retain and/or submit appropriate copies of the form to the appropriate place(s) to initiate warranty coverage.
Gaskets Wiring OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES The owner of any ROV warranted under this Arctic Cat Emission Control Statement is responsi- ble for the proper maintenance and use of the ROV in accordance with Arctic Cat’s recommen- dations in the Operator’s Manual.
Please make sure a copy of this form is completed and returned to Arctic Cat Inc. if you move or if the vehicle is sold to another party.
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Fold Back Place Stamp CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP Here ARCTIC CAT INC. PRODUCT SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPT. P.O. BOX 810 THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701...
2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 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 dealer or for reference in case this vehicle is stolen.
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