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Arctic Cat 2012 XC 450 i Operator's Manual (708 pages)

2012 ATV

Brand: Arctic Cat | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 22 MB

Table of Contents

4
- Foreword
  
  7
- ATV Safety Alert
  
  7
- Rider Training Course
  
  8
- Hangtag & Warning Labels (DVX)
  
  10
- Hangtag & Warning Labels (Utility)
  
  10
- Warnings
  
  11
- Prevention
  
  18
  - Clothing and Gear
    18
  - Condition of the ATV
    19
    
    T-Cloc
    19
  - First Aid and Survival
    20
- Active Riding
  
  22
- Sound Judgment
  
  23
  - Those Around You
    23
  - Environment
    23
  - Equipment
    24
  - Personal Choices
    24
    
    Sipde
    25
  - Load Capacity Ratings Chart (Utility)
    25
- Supervision
  
  26
  - Taking Responsibility
    26
    
    Experienced Riders
    26
    
    Inexperienced Riders
    26
  - Division II - Operation/ Maintenance
    27
- Preface
  
  27
- Parts and Accessories
  
  27
- ATV Specifications
  
  28
- Location of Controls
  
  29
- ATV Operation
  
  30
  - Basic Operating Maneuvers
    30
    
    Starting the Engine
    30
    
    Starting a Cold Engine
    31
  - Handling the ATV (Active Riding Techniques)
    32
  - Tips
    32
- General Information
  
  38
  - ATV Identification Numbers
    38
  - Ignition Switch Key
    38
  - Control Locations and Functions
    38
  - Shift Lever
    40
  - Gas/Vent Hoses
    41
  - Carburetor Float Bowl Drain
    41
  - Oil Level Stick
    41
  - Seat Lock
    41
  - Safety Flag/Bracket
    41
  - Transporting ATV
    42
  - Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant
    42
  - Engine Break-In
    43
- General Maintenance
  
  44
  - Maintenance Schedule
    44
  - Shock Absorbers
    45
  - General Lubrication
    45
  - Hand Brake System
    46
    
    Brake Lever Lock
    46
  - Adjusting Brakes
    46
  - Protective Rubber Boots
    47
  - Battery
    47
  - Spark Plug
    50
  - Engine Idle RPM Adjustment
    51
  - Throttle Cable Adjustment
    51
  - Air Filter
    51
  - Tires
    52
  - Wheels
    53
  - Bulb Replacement
    53
  - Fuse
    54
  - Storage Compartment/Tools
    54
- Preparation for Storage
  
  55
- Preparation after Storage
  
  56
- Maintenance Record
  
  57
- Limited Warranty
  
  58
- Warranty Procedure/Owner Responsibility
  
  59
- Arctic Cat Emission Control System Limited Warranty
  
  60
- EPA Emission Control Statement/Warranty Coverage - ATV (U.S. Only)
  
  61
- Declaration of Conformity
  
  62
- Change of Address, Ownership, or Warranty Transfer
  
  67
- Identification Numbers Record
  
  67
Table of Contents

71
- Headlight Switch
  103
- Brake System
  110
- Foreword
  
  133
- Parts and Accessories
  
  133
2012 300

205
- ATV Safety Alert
  
  207
- Rider Training Course
  
  208
- Hangtag & Warning Labels
  
  212
- Warnings
  
  212
- Prevention
  
  220
  - Clothing and Gear
    220
  - Condition of the ATV
    221
    
    T-Cloc
    221
  - First Aid and Survival
    223
- Active Riding
  
  226
- Sound Judgment
  
  226
  - Those Around You
    227
  - Equipment
    228
  - Load Capacity Ratings Chart
    228
  - Personal Choices
    229
    
    Sipde
    230
- Supervision
  
  231
  - Division II - Operation/ Maintenance
    232
- ATV Specifications
  
  232
- Location of Controls
  
  235
- ATV Operation
  
  235
  - Basic Operating Maneuvers
    235
    
    Starting the Engine
    235
    
    Starting a Cold Engine
    236
  - Handling the ATV (Active Riding Techniques)
    238
  - Tips
    244
- General Information
  
  246
  - ATV Identification Numbers
    246
  - Ignition Switch Key
    246
  - Control Locations and Functions
    246
  - Choke Lever
    248
  - Gas/Vent Hoses
    252
  - Transporting ATV
    253
  - Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant
    253
  - Engine Break-In
    255
- General Maintenance
  
  256
  - Maintenance Schedule
    257
  - Shock Absorbers
    258
  - General Lubrication
    259
    
    Brake Lever Lock
    261
  - Tie Rod Boots
    262
  - Battery
    262
  - Spark Plug
    265
  - Engine Idle RPM Adjustment
    266
  - Throttle Cable Adjustment
    266
  - Air Filter
    266
  - Drive Chain Condition/Adjustment
    268
  - Tires
    269
  - Wheels
    270
  - Bulb Replacement
    270
  - Fuse
    271
- Preparation for Storage
  
  273
- Preparation after Storage
  
  274
- Declaration of Conformity
  
  276
- Limited Warranty
  
  276
- Warranty Procedure/Owner Responsibility
  
  277
- Parts and Accessories
  
  289
- Foreword
  
  289
  - Division I - Safety
    289
- ATV Safety Alert
  
  290
- Rider Training Course
  
  291
- Hangtag & Warning Information
  
  293
- Warning Labels (Utility)
  
  293
- Warning Labels (DVX)
  
  293
- Warnings
  
  294
- Prevention
  
  302
  - Safe Riding Clothing and Gear
    302
  - Condition of the ATV
    303
  - First Aid and Survival
    304
- Active Riding
  
  307
- Sound Judgment
  
  307
  - Environment
    307
  - Those Around You
    308
  - Equipment
    309
  - Load Capacity Ratings Chart
    310
  - Personal Choices
    310
    
    Sipde
    311
- Supervision
  
  312
  - Taking Responsibility
    312
  - Division II - Operation/ Maintenance
    313
- ATV Specifications
  
  313
- Location of Parts and Controls (Utility)
  
  314
- Location of Parts and Controls (DVX)
  
  314
- ATV Operation
  
  315
  - Basic Operating Maneuvers
    315
    
    Starting a Cold Engine
    315
    
    Starting the Engine
    315
  - Techniques)
    317
  - Tips
    323
- General Information
  
  326
  - ATV Identification Numbers
    326
  - Ignition Switch Key
    326
  - Gas/Vent Hoses
    331
  - Carburetor Float Bowl Drain
    332
    
    Rack Loading (Front and Rear) - Utility
    333
    
    Safety Flag Bracket
    333
    
    Seat Latch
    333
    
    Trailering and Towing (Utility)
    333
    
    Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant
    334
    
    Transporting ATV
    334
    
    Burnishing Brake Pads
    335
    
    Engine Break-In
    335
2012 350-425 General Maintenance

337
- General Maintenance
  
  337
  - Maintenance Schedule
    337
  - Cooling System
    338
  - Shock Absorbers
    339
  - General Lubrication
    339
    
    Brake Lever Lock
    341
    
    Brake Pads
    341
    
    Protective Rubber Boots
    342
    
    Battery
    343
    
    Engine Idle RPM Adjustment
    346
    
    Spark Plug
    346
    
    Air Filter (Engine)
    347
    
    Air Filter Housing Drain Tube
    348
    
    Tires
    348
    
    Light Bulb Replacement
    349
    
    Muffler/Spark Arrester
    349
    
    Wheels
    349
    
    Fuses
    351
    
    Tools
    351
- Preparation for Storage
  
  352
- Preparation after Storage
  
  353
- Maintenance Record
  
  354
- Limited Warranty
  
  355
- Change of Address, Ownership, or
  
  357
- Responsibility
  
  357
- Warranty Procedure/Owner
  
  357
- Warranty Transfer
  
  357
2012 700 Diesel

367
- Indicator Lights
  412
- Recommended Fuel
  417
- Liquid Cooling System
  421
- Engine Oil and Filter
  422
- Idle RPM
  430
- Throttle Cable
  430
- Wheel Removal
  432
- Arctic Cat ATV Emission Control Warranty Statement
  442
2011 6502012 650

450
- Arctic Cat Emission Control System
  
  450
- U.S. EPA Emission Control Statement
  
  450
- Limited Warranty
  
  451
- Warranty Coverage - ATV (U.S. Only)
  
  451
- Foreword
  
  457
  - Division 1 - Safety
    457
- Parts and Accessories
  
  457
- Hangtags & Warning Information
  
  462
- Warnings
  
  462
- Warning Labels
  
  462
- Rider Training Course
  
  462
- Prevention
  
  471
  - Safe Riding Clothing and Gear (Operator and Passenger)
    471
  - First Aid and Survival
    473
- Active Riding
  
  476
- Sound Judgment
  
  476
  - Environment
    476
  - Those Around You
    477
  - Equipment
    478
  - Load Capacity Ratings Chart
    479
  - Speedrack
    479
    
    Sipde
    481
- Supervision
  
  482
  - Taking Responsibility
    482
  - Division II - Operation/Maintenance
    483
- Specifications
  
  484
- Location of Parts and Controls
  
  484
- ATV Operation
  
  485
  - Basic Operating Maneuvers
    485
    
    Starting a Cold Engine
    485
    
    Starting the Engine
    485
  - Handling the ATV (Active Riding Techniques)
    487
  - Tips
    493
- General Information
  
  495
  - Ignition Switch/Key
    495
  - Gas/Vent Hoses
    500
    
    Rack Loading (Front and Rear)
    501
    
    Trailering and Towing
    502
    
    Transporting TRV
    502
    
    Burnishing Brake Pads
    504
    
    Engine Break-In
    504
- General Maintenance
  
  505
  - Maintenance Schedule
    506
  - Liquid Cooling System
    507
  - Shock Absorbers
    508
  - Engine/Transmission Oil and Filter
    509
    
    General Lubrication
    509
    
    Brake Fluid
    510
    
    Hydraulic Hand Brake
    510
    
    Brake Hoses
    511
    
    Brake Lever Lock
    511
    
    Brake Pads
    511
    
    Rear Foot Brake
    511
    
    Battery
    512
  - Air Filter
    517
    
    Draining V-Belt Cover
    518
    
    Tires
    518
    
    Light Bulb Replacement
    519
    
    Muffler/Spark Arrester
    519
    
    Checking/Adjusting Headlight Aim
    520
    
    Electrical Output Terminals
    521
    
    Fuses
    521
    
    Tool Storage Tray/Storage Compartment
    521
- Preparation for Storage
  
  522
- Preparation after Storage
  
  523
- Warranty Procedure/Owner
  
  525
- Change of Address, Ownership, or Warranty Transfer
  
  525
- Limited Warranty
  
  525
- Foreword
  
  532
- Parts and Accessories
  
  532
- Limited Warranty
  
  534
- Warranty Procedure/Owner Responsibility
  
  535
- Arctic Cat ATV Emission Control
  
  537
- Arctic Cat Emission Control System Limited Warranty
  
  537
- U.S. EPA Emission Control Statement/ Seat Latch
  
  538
- Warranty Coverage (U.S. Only)
  
  538
- Declaration of Conformity
  
  539
- ATV Safety Alert
  
  541
- Rider Training Course
  
  542
- Hangtags
  
  543
- Warning Labels & Information
  
  544
- Warnings
  
  545
- Prevention
  
  554
  - Safe Riding Clothing and Gear
    554
  - ATV Condition
    555
  - First Aid and Survival
    556
- Active Riding
  
  558
- Sound Judgment
  
  559
  - Environment
    559
  - Those Around You
    560
  - Equipment
    561
  - Load Capacity Ratings Chart
    562
  - Speedrack
    562
    
    Sipde
    564
- Supervision
  
  565
  - Taking Responsibility
    565
    
    Experienced/Trained Riders
    565
    
    Inexperienced/Untrained Riders
    565
- ATV Specifications
  
  568
- Location of Parts and Controls
  
  568
- ATV Operation
  
  569
  - Basic Operating Maneuvers
    569
    
    Starting a Cold Engine
    569
    
    Starting the Engine
    569
  - Handling the ATV (Active Riding Techniques)
    571
  - Tips
    576
  - Table of Contents
    
    579
  - Division I - Safety
    
    590
    
    ATV Identification Numbers
    579
    
    Control Locations and Functions
    579
    
    General Information
    579
    
    Ignition Switch Key
    579
    
    Oil Level Stick
    588
    
    Seat Latch
    588
    
    Rack Loading (Front and Rear)
    589
    
    Safety Flag Bracket
    589
    
    Trailering and Towing
    589
    
    Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant
    590
    
    Transporting ATV
    590
    
    Burnishing Brake Pads
    591
    
    Engine Break-In
    591
  - Division II -
    
    607
  - Operation/
    
    607
  - Maintenance
    
    608
    
    General Maintenance
    593
    
    Tires/Air Pressure
    594
    
    V-Belt
    594
    
    Liquid Cooling System
    595
    
    Shock Absorbers
    597
    
    Brake Fluid
    599
    
    Brake Hoses
    599
    
    Brake Lever Lock
    599
    
    Brake Pads
    599
    
    Hydraulic Hand Brake
    599
    
    Rear Foot Brake
    599
    
    Protective Rubber Boots
    600
    
    Battery
    601
    
    Spark Plug
    604
    
    Throttle Cable Adjustment
    604
    
    Air Filter
    605
    
    Air Filter Housing Drains
    605
    
    Draining V-Belt Cover
    606
    
    Tires
    606
    
    Light Bulb Replacement
    607
    
    Muffler/Spark Arrester
    607
    
    Wheels
    607
    
    Checking/Adjusting Headlight Aim
    608
    
    Electrical Output Terminals
    609
    
    Fuses
    609
    
    Storage Compartment/Tools
    609
    
    Preparation for Storage
    610
    
    Preparation after Storage
    611
    
    Maintenance Record
    612
    
    Change of Address, Ownership, or Warranty Transfer
    614
2012 Trv2011 Trv

620
- Parts and Accessories
  621
  - Limited Warranty
    
    621
  - Foreword
    
    621
  - Warranty Procedure/Owner Responsibility
    
    622
  - Arctic Cat Emission Control System Limited Warranty
    
    624
  - Arctic Cat ATV Emission Control
    
    624
  - EPA Emission Control Statement
    
    625
  - Declaration of Conformity
    
    626
  - 2-Up ATV Safety Alert
    
    629
  - Rider Training Course
    
    630
  - Hangtags
    
    631
  - Warning Labels & Information
    
    632
  - Warnings
    
    634
  - Prevention
    
    644
    
    Safe Riding Clothing and Gear (Operator and Passenger)
    644
    
    TRV Condition
    645
    
    First Aid and Survival
    647
  - Active Riding
    
    648
  - Sound Judgment
    
    649
    
    Environment
    649
    
    Those Around You
    650
    
    Equipment
    651
    
    Load Capacity Ratings Chart
    652
    
    Personal Choices
    652
    
    Sipde
    653
  - Supervision
    
    654
    
    Taking Responsibility
    654
    
    Division II - Operation/ Maintenance
    655
  - TRV Specifications
    
    655
  - Location of Parts and Controls
    
    657
  - ATV Operation
    
    658
    
    Basic Operating Maneuvers
    658
    
    Starting the Engine
    658
    
    Starting a Cold Engine
    659
    
    Handling the TRV (Active Riding Techniques)
    660
    
    Tips
    666
  - General Information
    
    669
    
    Ignition Switch Key
    669
    
    TRV Identification Numbers
    669
    
    Power Steering (Cruiser)
    673
    
    Speedometer/Lcd (Digital)
    674
    
    Speedometer/Lcd (Analog/Digital)
    676
    
    Electric Fuel Pump
    678
    
    Gas Hoses
    678
    
    Oil Level Stick
    678
    
    Mirrors (Cruiser)
    679
    
    Windshield (Cruiser)
    679
    
    Front Seat Lock
    680
    
    Rack Loading
    680
    
    Safety Flag Bracket
    680
    
    Storage Box (Cruiser)
    680
    
    Trailering and Towing
    681
    
    Transporting TRV
    681
    
    Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant
    682
    
    Burnishing Brake Pads
    683
    
    Engine Break-In
    683
  - General Maintenance
    
    684
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    685
    
    Liquid Cooling System
    686
    
    General Lubrication
    687
    
    Oil Cooler (1000)
    687
    
    Shock Absorbers
    687
    
    Brake Fluid
    689
    
    Brake Hoses
    689
    
    Brake Lever Lock
    689
    
    Hydraulic Hand Brake
    689
    
    Protective Rubber Boots
    690
    
    Rear Foot Brake
    690
    
    Battery
    691
    
    Spark Plug(S)
    694
    
    Throttle Cable Adjustment
    694
    
    Air Filter
    695
    
    Air Filter Housing Drains
    696
    
    Draining V-Belt Cover
    696
    
    Tires
    696
    
    Muffler/Spark Arrester
    697
    
    Wheels
    697
    
    Checking/Adjusting Headlight Aim
    698
    
    Light Bulb Replacement
    698
    
    Electrical Output Terminals
    699
    
    Fuses
    699
    
    Tool Storage Tray/Battery Hold
    699
    
    Down
    700
  - Preparation for Storage
    
    701
  - Preparation after Storage
    
    702
  - Maintenance Record
    
    703
  - Change of Address, Ownership, or Warranty Transfer
    
    705
  - Identification Numbers Record
    
    707

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Foreword

ATV Safety Alert

Rider Training Course

Hangtag & Warning Labels (DVX)

Hangtag & Warning Labels (Utility)

Warnings

Prevention

Active Riding

Sound Judgment

Supervision

Preface

Parts and Accessories

ATV Specifications

Location of Controls

ATV Operation

General Information

General Maintenance

Preparation for Storage

Preparation after Storage

Maintenance Record

Limited Warranty

Warranty Procedure/Owner Responsibility

Arctic Cat Emission Control System Limited Warranty

EPA Emission Control Statement/Warranty Coverage - ATV (U.S. Only)

Declaration of Conformity

Change of Address, Ownership, or Warranty Transfer

Identification Numbers Record

Table of Contents

Foreword

Parts and Accessories

2012 300

ATV Safety Alert

Rider Training Course

Hangtag & Warning Labels

Warnings

Prevention

Active Riding

Sound Judgment

Supervision

ATV Specifications

Location of Controls

ATV Operation

General Information

General Maintenance

Preparation for Storage

Preparation after Storage

Declaration of Conformity

Limited Warranty

Warranty Procedure/Owner Responsibility

Parts and Accessories

Foreword

ATV Safety Alert

Rider Training Course

Hangtag & Warning Information

Warning Labels (Utility)

Warning Labels (DVX)

Warnings

Prevention

Active Riding

Sound Judgment

Supervision

ATV Specifications

Location of Parts and Controls (Utility)

Location of Parts and Controls (DVX)

ATV Operation

General Information

2012 350-425 General Maintenance

General Maintenance

Preparation for Storage

Preparation after Storage

Maintenance Record

Limited Warranty

Change of Address, Ownership, or

Responsibility

Warranty Procedure/Owner

Warranty Transfer