Vehicle Operation - Arctic Cat 2012 Prowler XT Operator's Manual

Vehicle Operation

2. If the tires are frozen to the ground,
pour warm water around them to melt
the ice.
CAUTION
Before riding, manually move the
vehicle forward and backward to
make certain that all wheels roll
freely.
3. If the brakes are frozen, use a suitable
heating device to thawout the brakes.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to free frozen brakes
by pouring warm water on the brake
pads and housings.
NOTE: After the brakes thaw, dry
them by applying them several
times while riding slowly.
NOTE: After riding through water,
mud, snow, or slush, it is important
to dry both brake systems before
parking the vehicle.
! WARNING
Go slowly and be extra careful when
riding on snow-covered or ice-cov-
ered terrain. Always be alert to
changing terrain conditions when
operating the vehicle.
! WARNING
Do not operate this vehicle on a fro-
zen body of water. The vehicle could
break through the ice causing seri-
ous injury or death.
4. Practice driving in an open snow-cov-
ered or ice-covered area at slow
speeds before driving on snow-cov-
ered or ice-covered trails.
5. Learn how the vehicle responds to
steering and braking on the type of
terrain to be encountered on the ride.
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