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If, at any time, abnormal noises, vibrations, or improper functioning of
any component of this ATV is detected, DO NOT OPERATE THE ATV.
Take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for inspection
and adjustment or repair.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Note:

Proper maintenance of the ATV is important for optimum performance.
Follow the Maintenance Schedule in your Service Booklet.

Summary of Contents for 2008 300 DVX

Page 1: ...FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations The Safety Alert Symbol...

Page 2: ...member only authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealers have the knowledge and facilities to provide you with the best service possible l Know all local state provincial riding laws l Respect your ATV l Respect...

Page 3: ...ive riding techniques 37 Tips 45 SOUND JUDGMENT 49 55 Environment 49 Those around you 51 Equipment 52 Maximum load capacity chart 53 SUPERVISION 49 55 Taking Responsibility 50 DIVISION II OPERATION MA...

Page 4: ...e Rubber Boots 77 Battery 78 Spark Plug 80 Engine Idle RPM Adjustment 80 Throttle Cable Adjustment 81 Air Filter Engine 82 Air Filter Housing Drain Tube 83 Tires 85 Wheel Removal 86 Light Bulb Replace...

Page 5: ...rrain carefully before you start up any hill Never climb hills with slippery or loose surfaces Shift your weight forward Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes Never go over the...

Page 6: ...y and be very cautious in order to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or in water deeper than the footrests Remember that wet brakes may...

Page 7: ...the operating procedures described Pay special attention to the warnings contained in the manual and on all labels Never operate an ATV without proper instruction Take a training course Never operate...

Page 8: ...ontaining important safety information Anyone who rides the ATV should read and understand this information before riding The labels should be considered as permanent parts of the ATV If a label comes...

Page 9: ...8 Warning Labels A C F E H...

Page 10: ...e Lever 8 Seat Lock Lever 9 Brake Pedal 10 Shift Lever 11 Key Switch 12 Throttle Limiter 13 Throttle Lever 14 Tool Kit Location 15 Taillight Brakelight 16 Operator s Manual Location 17 Headlight LI LO...

Page 11: ...t eye protec tion can result in an accident and increases your chances of a severe injury in the event of an accident Operating without protective clothing increases your chances of severe injury in t...

Page 12: ...excessive speeds WHAT CAN HAPPEN Increases your chances or losing control of the ATV which can result in an accident HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always ride at a speed that is proper for the terrain visib...

Page 13: ...Attempting wheelies jumps and other stunts WHAT CAN HAPPEN Increases the chance of an accident including a rollover HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never attempt stunts such as wheelies or jumps Don t try to...

Page 14: ...hedules described in this Operator s Manual WARNINGS POTENTIAL HAZARD Removing hands from handlebars or feet from footrests during operation WHAT CAN HAPPEN Removing even one hand or foot can reduce y...

Page 15: ...You can come upon hidden rocks bumps or holes without enough time to react Could result in the ATV overturning or going out of control HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Go slowly and be extra careful when oper...

Page 16: ...ss of traction or ATV control which could result in an accident including a rollover HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not operate on rough slippery or loose terrain until you have learned and practiced the...

Page 17: ...ractice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds Do not turn at excessive speed WARNINGS POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating on steep hills WHAT CAN HAPPEN The ATV can overturn more ea...

Page 18: ...ys check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill Never climb hills with slippery or loose surfaces Shift your weight forward Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes The...

Page 19: ...follow proper procedures for going down hills as described in this Operator s Manual Always check the terrain carefully before you start down any hill Shift your weight backward Never go down a hill...

Page 20: ...you have mastered the turning technique as described in this Operator s Manual Practice first on level ground Be very careful when turning on any hill Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possi...

Page 21: ...a hill If you lose all forward speed Keep weight uphill Apply the brakes Engage the parking brake lock after you are stopped If you begin rolling backwards Keep weight uphill Apply the brakes while ro...

Page 22: ...cles always follow proper procedures as described in this Operator s Manual WARNINGS POTENTIAL HAZARD Skidding or sliding WHAT CAN HAPPEN You may lose control of the ATV You may also regain traction u...

Page 23: ...han the footrests Remember that wet brakes may have reduced stopping capability Test your brakes after leaving water If necessary apply them several times to dry out the pads WARNINGS POTENTIAL HAZARD...

Page 24: ...rator s Manual WARNINGS POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating the ATV with improper modifications WHAT CAN HAPPEN Improper installation of accessories or modification of the ATV may cause changes in handling whi...

Page 25: ...der to prevent scraped skin and serious head injuries It s easy and could save you time in the long run not having to contend with an injury Of course it also makes sense to remember the seasons Wear...

Page 26: ...head from injury if it has cracks fissures or other damage to its outside or core padding Remember your helmet won t do you any good if the chin strap isn t fastened Eye Protection Wear eye protection...

Page 27: ...n some rough terrain and there s no way you want your brakes to go out when riding downhill You need to check the following parts on your ATV before every ride 1 Tires and Wheels 2 Controls and Cables...

Page 28: ...d to be replaced CONTROLS AND CABLE With the engine running and brake applied check all transmission positions forward neutral and reverse A Brakes Depress the brake pedal If either it feels soft or s...

Page 29: ...L AND FUEL Start with a full tank of gas before every ride and while you re at it top off the oil Don t forget to check for fluid leaks around the ATV Check the coolant tank to ensure the engine coola...

Page 30: ...on board Tools Water Identification First Aid Kit requested by law in some countries Safety Jacket Warning Triangle For rides that are longer in duration and distance the following additional items a...

Page 31: ...thout it you re anonymous Money It may be necessary to make an urgent phone call Maps Maps may be unnecessary when you re familiar with the area But when you re riding on unfamiliar trails it s good t...

Page 32: ...TV 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 maneuve...

Page 33: ...ge the brake lever lock by moving the brake lever 4 Shift the transmission into neutral 5 Move the choke lever to the engaged position if starting the engine cold if it s already warmed up you shouldn...

Page 34: ...time the spark plug may not have reached a high enough temperature to burn off the excess fuel in the combustion chamber Varying Temperature Adjustments To ensure proper starting and operating perform...

Page 35: ...e Even maintaining minimal pressure on the brake lever or brake pedal will cause the brake pads to drag on the disc and may overheat the brake fluid disc and pads causing the brakes to fade or become...

Page 36: ...ear from neutral apply the brakes move the shift lever outward and rearward into the R position Active Riding Do not start the engine or operate this ATV with the V belt cover removed Severe injury co...

Page 37: ...into low range and block the rear wheels 4 otherwise try to park only on level surfaces 5 Engage the brake lever lock Dismounting the ATV After you ve followed the procedure for parking it s time to d...

Page 38: ...over 1 month of experience Safe riding techniques include Riding Riding Downhill Leaning Weight Shift and Balance Riding Uphill Wide Turns Sidehilling Traversing Sharp Turns Swerving Quick Turns Cros...

Page 39: ...to the side that s lifting and make the turn wider if possible Active Riding ATV 004 ATV 0045 ATV 0044 Wide Turns About 20 of ATV accidents happen during turns If you don t under stand turning techniq...

Page 40: ...peed as you come out of the turn Active Riding ACTIVE RIDING ATV 0038 ATV 0039 ATV 0040 Quick Turns Quick turns are the most difficult turns and should only be done after you are experienced with your...

Page 41: ...he ATV on the uphill side 5 If you re to the left of the ATV turn the handlebar all the way left 6 Partially release the brake but lightly hold the brake lever 7 Let the ATV roll to your right side un...

Page 42: ...hills come off your seat to stand and lean forward 3 If you lose speed quickly shift to a lower gear in case of gear box At the same time release the throttle so your front tires don t lift OR 4 If t...

Page 43: ...er your skills are advanced or not try to avoid this kind of riding If you re in a situation where you absolutely have to sidehill follow this method 1 Keep your speed low and consistent 2 Shift all y...

Page 44: ...if you swerve 1 Ease off the throttle as you approach the obstacle 2 Turn the handlebar At the same time shift your weight and ba lance as you swerve Use the principles of leaning weight shift ing an...

Page 45: ...10 km h 2 Approach the obstacle head on 3 Come up off the seat 4 Keep your weight on the footrests 5 Apply a little throttle when the front tires make contact with the obstacle 6 Lean forward and rel...

Page 46: ...3 Backing down hills is a bad idea do a U turn or K turn instead to turn around Skidding or Sliding If you lose control after hitting sand ice oil or water Turn your handlebar into the direction of t...

Page 47: ...Stay away from fast moving rivers ATV tires can be buoyant so if the water is too deep you might find the ATV suddenly afloat 1 Physically check the depth and current of the water especially if you ca...

Page 48: ...ils 5 Learn how the ATV responds to steering and braking on the type of terrain to be encountered on the ride Active Riding ACTIVE RIDING Before riding manually move the ATV forward and backward to ma...

Page 49: ...48 Stopping The ATV To stop the ATV first release the throttle lever Next apply the bra kes Stopping The Engine To Stop the engine turn the ignition switch key to the OFF position Active Riding...

Page 50: ...Keep abreast with wea ther forecasts Terrain Just because you re on familiar terrain doesn t mean you can start daydreaming You can t assume that the landscape you re used to doesn t change Changes to...

Page 51: ...for you to endure the rough terrain Make yourself visible by using headlights and taillights and pull com pletely off the trail if you need to stop Outsloped trails trails that slant to allow rain to...

Page 52: ...t to see the riders in front of you stopping Riding with companions on several ATV s is not the same as riding one ATV with a passenger The extra weight on the seat makes the ATV difficult to control...

Page 53: ...e section of this Operator s Manual tells you about taking care of your ATV If at any time abnormal noises vibrations or improper functioning of any component of this ATV is detected DO NOT OPERATE TH...

Page 54: ...TV may cause changes in handling which could lead to an accident Never modify the ATV with improper installation or use of improper ac cessories All parts and accessories installed on this ATV must be...

Page 55: ...can continue to ride in your favourite areas The quickest way to have a land area closed is by riding over the regulations Group Behaviour People always do crazier and riskier things in a group than...

Page 56: ...of experience with ATV riding or taken an ATV training course it s your responsibility to keep them off your ATV It can be dangerous especially for underaged children all the more reason for you to b...

Page 57: ...56 NOTES...

Page 58: ...operate the ATV within your level of skill and current terrain conditions Division II of this manual covers operator related maintenance operating instructions and storage instructions If major repai...

Page 59: ...Disc Front Hydraulic w Single Disc Rear Mechanical Parking Brake Carburetor Type Keihin PTG CHASSIS Length Overall 172 0 cm Height Overall 113 5 cm Width Overall 115 5 cm Suspension Travel front rear...

Page 60: ...ve Capacity 150 ml Engine Oil Capacity 1 6 L Gasoline Recommended EU unleaded 91 Octane Engine Oil Rec SAE 5W 30 Rear Drive Lubricant SAE 80W 90 Hypoid Cooling capacity 1 6 L Taillight Brakelight 12V...

Page 61: ...he front of the engine IGNITION SWITCH KEY Two keys come with the ATV Keep the spare key in a safe place An identifying number is stamped on each key Use this number when ordering a replacement key Th...

Page 62: ...e Always leave the ignition switch in the OFF position when engine is not running CAUTION nNote To illuminate the headlight the engine must be running and the headlight switch must be in the HI or LO...

Page 63: ...off when shifted out of reverse Shift Lever To engage the forward gear from neutral apply the brakes and move the shift lever outward and forward To engage reverse gear from neu tral apply the brakes...

Page 64: ...RAL INFORMATION KM131 KM130 Always check to be sure that the brake lever lock has been disen gaged before operating the ATV An accident could result if the bra ke lever lock is left engaged while the...

Page 65: ...ock is engaged Choke Lever The choke lever is used to help start a cold engine Move the lever to the left to activate the choke Return the lever to the right position to de activate the choke Throttle...

Page 66: ...be visible Do not bend or obstruct the routing of the carburetor vent hose Make certain that the vent hose is securely connected to the carburetor and hose holder and the opposite end is always open...

Page 67: ...e the front of the seat into the seat retainer and push down firmly on rear of seat The seat should automatically lock into position A bracket is provided for mounting a flag at the rear of the ATV 66...

Page 68: ...to 10 ethanol 5 methane or MTBE are acceptable gasoline When using ethanol blended gasoline it is not necessary to add a gasoline antifreeze since ethanol will prevent the accumulation of moisture in...

Page 69: ...TV dealer for details Recommended Transmission Rear Drive Lubricant nNote Arctic Cat recommends the use of genuine Arctic Cat lubricants Any oil used in place of the recommended oil could cause seriou...

Page 70: ...rely after filling the tank then install the vent tube making sure it is properly routed BREAK IN PROCEDURE New ATV s and renewed ATV engines require a break in period The first month is most critical...

Page 71: ...aned Other maintenance after break in should include checking of all prescribed adjustments and tightening of all fasteners At the discretion and expense of the owner operator the ATV may be taken to...

Page 72: ...71 NOTES...

Page 73: ...f this ATV is detected DO NOT OPERATE THE ATV Take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for inspection and adjustment or repair GENERAL MAINTENANCE nNote Proper maintenance of the ATV is imp...

Page 74: ...the coolant manufacturer s recommendations While the cooling system is being filled air pockets may develop therefore run the engine for five minutes after the initial fill shut the engine off and th...

Page 75: ...ding to the chart GENERAL LUBRICATION Lubrication Points It is advisable to lubricate certain components periodically and before storage to ensure free movement 1 Brake Lever Holder oil 2 Throttle Lev...

Page 76: ...nd inspect the O ring 5 Install the O ring screen filter compression spring and the O ring then secure with the screen filter cap Tighten cap to 1 5 kg m 11 ft lb 6 Remove the oil fill plug then pour...

Page 77: ...into the fill plug hole then install the fill plug and tighten securely 6 Start the engine and drive the ATV to warm up the trans mission then check for any leaks around the drain and fill plugs HYDRA...

Page 78: ...If thickness of either brake pad is less than 2 0 mm 0 078 in take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer to have brake pads replaced Brake Lever Lock Check to make sure the brake lever lock...

Page 79: ...Inspect the four tie rod boots for cracks tears or perforations 4 Check the tie rod end free play by grasping the tie rod near the end and attempting to move it up and down 5 If boot damage is present...

Page 80: ...m the ATV 3 Trickle charge the battery at 1 4 amps for 5 10 hours 4 Place the battery into position in the ATV and secure with the hold down bracket 5 Clean the battery posts and cable ends by using a...

Page 81: ...carbon Before removing the spark plug be sure to clean the area around the spark plug If you do not dirt could enter engine when removing or installing the spark plug Adjust the gap to 0 7 0 8 mm for...

Page 82: ...he intervals specified If operated in dusty wet or muddy conditions inspect and service the filter more frequently Use the following procedure to remove the filter and inspect and or clean it 1 Remove...

Page 83: ...Fill a wash pan larger than the element with a non flammable cleaning solvent then dip the element in the solvent and wash it 5 Squeeze the element by pressing it between the palms of both hands to re...

Page 84: ...day before you ride Always follow the guidelines below for inspecting and servicing the drive chain Inspecting Condition Inspect the drive chain for any of the following conditions Loose pins Loose o...

Page 85: ...use the following procedure 1 Loosen the two cap screws 1 at the rear of the axle housing then loosen the cap screw 2 on the front of the brake calliper 2 Install an appropriate pin through the axle h...

Page 86: ...to the tire bead or wheel rims If proper tools and related items are not available have this maintenance performed by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or a qualified tire repair station GENERAL MA...

Page 87: ...ack under the axle 4 Remove the lug nuts 5 Remove the wheel 6 Install the wheel and install the lug nuts 7 Tighten the nuts in a crisscross pattern to 4 4 kg m 32 ft lb 8 Remove the jack LIGHT BULB RE...

Page 88: ...g it clockwise while pushing in 4 Install the lens Tighten the two screws securely GENERAL MAINTENANCE Do not attempt to remove the bulb when it is hot Severe burns may result WARNING n NOTE The bulb...

Page 89: ...fuses and one spare fuse is located under the seat near the battery TOOLS A basic tool kit located under the seat is provided with the ATV Maintain the tool kit with the ATV at all times Always repla...

Page 90: ...ver into the air filter opening for a period of 10 to 20 seconds Install the air filter and housing cover 4 Drain the carburetor float bowl 5 Plug the hole in the exhaust system with a clean cloth 6 A...

Page 91: ...dlights taillight brake light and headlight aim adjust or replace if necessary 8 Check the tire pressure Inflate to recommended pressure as necessary 9 Tighten all nuts bolts cap screws and screws mak...

Page 92: ...from date of sale for all parts and accessories Excluded from this warranty are Defects due to abuse of the vehicle or spare parts and accessories Parts subject to normal wear The following will VOID...

Page 93: ...V in accordance with Arctic Cat GmbH s recommendations in the Operator s Manual Arctic Cat GmbH will not warrant repairs required as a result of not performing standard operator maintenance storage pr...

Page 94: ...ADRESS CHANGE OWNERSHIP CHANGE WARRENTY TRANSFER CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP WARRANTY TRANSFER TO Name Adress Construction year Model Chassis Nr 93...

Page 95: ...or reference if you ever need a new key 2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 3 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER Record the Vehicle Identification Number and Engine Serial Number in the spaces provided to assist you in...

Page 96: ...sk your ATV dealer for the newest information before placing an order The producer reserves the right to make price color material specification and model changes without notice nNOTE nNOTE All vehicl...

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