Starting A Cold Engine - Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI Manual

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Starting A Cold Engine

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NOTE: It is very important not to
touch or compress the throttle lever
during the starting procedures.
1. Turn off all electrical accessories
(hand warmer, lights, etc.); then
rotate the ignition switch key to the
first position (ON) leaving the
headlights OFF. Note that the N is
indicated on the LCD.
2. Press on the starter button for a
maximum eight seconds.
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NOTE: Do not touch the throttle
lever until the engine has run for at
least 3 minutes.
3. Allow the engine to warm up for
approximately 2-3 minutes or until
the ATV will accelerate without
hesitating.
Shifting
The Arctic Cat ATV with an automatic
transmission has a dual-range transmis-
sion with reverse. To shift the ATV, fol-
low these steps:
1. To engage the high range from neu-
tral, move the shift lever forward.
2. To engage the low range from high
range, move the shift lever outward
and forward.
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NOTE: The high range is for nor-
mal riding with light loads. The low
range is for carrying heavy loads or
trailer towing. Compared to HIGH
range, the LOW range position pro-
vides slower speed and greater
torque to the wheels.
! WARNING
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CAUTION
Always shift into low range when
operating on wet or uneven terrain,
when towing or pushing heavy loads,
and when using a plow. Failure to fol-
low this caution may result in prema-
ture V-belt failure or in damage to
related drive system components.
3. To engage reverse gear from neutral,
move the shift lever outward and
rearward into the R position.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before attempting to shift from one
range to the other or into reverse.
Always shift on level ground, or
engage the hand brake lever before
shifting into another range or into
reverse.
! WARNING
Do not start the engine or operate
this ATV with the clutch shield
removed. Severe injury could result.
Braking/Stopping
Always allow plenty of room and time
to stop safely. Sometimes quick stops
are inevitable, so always be prepared.
Whether you're stopping slowly or stop-
ping quickly, do this:
1. Depress the foot brake pedal to apply
both the front and rear brakes.
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2. If your wheels lock, release them for
a second; then apply them again.
3. Never "ride" the brake. Even main-
taining minimal pressure on the
brake lever will cause the brake pads
to drag on the disc and may overheat
the brake fluid.
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.