Arctic Cat 2015 Wildcat Operator's Manual page 28

Vehicle Operation
Driving the Vehicle
Once the engine's warm, the vehicle is
ready to be driven.
1. With the engine idling, press the foot
brake pedal to apply the brake; then
select the appropriate operating range
and/or direction with the shift lever.
2. Release the foot brake pedal and
press the accelerator to slowly add
power to start moving.
Situation
Transmission in park
Engine/belt insufficiently warmed up
(including low temperatures)
New drive belt
Initial clutch engagement for operat-
ing the vehicle
Operating at low speed
Operating on an incline
Loading onto a pickup or trailer
Hauling heavy cargo/towing or push-
ing
Operating in mud, snow, sand, or
other loose or soft terrain
Stuck while operating
Operating in rough terrain or over
obstacles
Water in CVT housing
Drive belt failure
Vehicle vibrates at initial throttle appli-
cation when in gear
Incorrect drive belt
Clutch malfunction
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3. To slow down or stop, release the
accelerator and press the foot brake
pedal as necessary to slow or stop the
vehicle.
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NOTE: See the chart below for
operating guidelines for vehicles
equipped
Response" clutch system.
Operator Guideline
Do not increase engine RPM above idle while in Park
as the clutch will engage and cause possible belt dam-
age.
Before operating, place the transmission in Neutral
(keep brake applied) and vary engine RPM several
times. Allow the engine to warm up for a minimum of
two minutes. Operate under 30 MPH (48 km/h) for the
first two miles or the first five miles when temperature is
below freezing.
Follow the drive belt break-in procedure on the back of
this page.
Carefully employ quick, deliberate throttle application to
engage the clutch. WARNING: Excessive throttle
may cause loss of vehicle control.
Use low range whenever operating at low speed.
Use low range whenever operating in an incline posi-
tion.
Use low range whenever loading vehicle.
Use low range whenever hauling/towing/pushing.
Use low range whenever operating in loose or soft ter-
rain.
Use low range. Carefully employ quick, deliberate throt-
tle application to engage the clutch. WARNING:
Excessive throttle may cause loss of vehicle con-
trol.
Use low range whenever operating in rough terrain or
over obstacles.
Drain CVT housing. Before operating, place the trans-
mission in Neutral (keep brake applied) and vary
engine RPM several times.
Remove drive belt and clean any debris from the CVT
housing. Install new Arctic Cat recommended drive
belt.
Slowly apply throttle from 0-5 mph on a flat surface. If
vehicle vibrates, check drive belt and replace if neces-
sary.
Use only Arctic Cat recommended drive belt.
Check with authorized Arctic Cat ROV dealer.
with the "Rapid