Atv Operation; Basic Operating Maneuvers; Starting The Engine; Mounting The Atv - Arctic Cat 650 2011 Operator's Manual

ATV Operation

Basic Operating
Maneuvers
Active riding and basic maneuvers are
the foundation of your ATV ride. Without
basic skills, it's impossible to move to
this level— active riding. These are your
basic maneuvers:

• Mounting the ATV

• Starting the Engine

• Starting a Cold Engine

• Varying Temperature Adjustments
• Shifting
• Braking/Stopping
• Parking
• Dismounting the ATV
Mounting the ATV
To get seated:
1. From the left side, grab the left-side
handlebar, apply the brake, and put
your left foot on the footrest.
2. Grab the right-side handlebar.
3. Swing your leg over the seat and set
your right foot down on the right-side
footrest.
Another way to remember the starting procedure is by using the acronym "BONE-C."
It stands for:
B O
BRAKES IGNITION
LOCKED SWITCH ON
Starting A Cold Engine

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 head-
lights OFF. Note that the N is indi-
cated on the LCD.

NOTE: Pump the primer three
times when the temperature is at 0°
C (32° F) or colder. To access the
primer, the seat and right-side heat
shield must be removed.
36
4. Get seated in a comfortable position.
5. Always keep your feet planted on the
footrests.
Starting the Engine
Always start with the ATV on a flat, level
surface. Carbon monoxide poisoning can
kill you, so keep your ATV outside while it's
running. Follow these steps to start it up:
1. Mount the ATV and sit down.
2. Engage the brake lever lock.
3. Turn on the ignition.
4. Shift into neutral.
5. Move the emergency stop switch to
RUN.
6. Press the starter button.
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for more
than eight seconds per starting
attempt. The starter motor may over-
heat causing severe starter motor
damage. Allow 15 seconds between
starting attempts to allow the starter
motor to cool.
N E
NEUTRAL ENGINE
TRANSMISSION SWITCH
C
AUTOMATIC
CHOKE
735-887C