Arctic Cat 2010 Crossfire 600, Operator'S Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION 15
REVERSE OPERATION
The reverse function offers the opera-
tor the convenience of being able to
back up the snowmobile rather than
having to turn the snowmobile around
by hand. This feature, under most situ-
ations, should not be used to free a
stuck snowmobile as it will tend to dig
the skis deeper into the snow. Always
use minimal speed when operating in
reverse and come to a complete stop
before shifting from either forward to
reverse or reverse to forward.
Shifting Into Reverse
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NOTE: Correct drive belt tension
(deflection) is important for the
reverse function to operate prop-
erly. If the belt is too tight, diffi-
culty in engaging reverse will be
experienced (the reverse function
will make up to three attempts to
engage into reverse, and if the
function is not completed after the
third attempt, the engine will shut
down).
1. Always warm up the engine for 2-
3 minutes prior to shifting into
reverse. The reverse function is
cancelled when engine tempera-
ture is below -22° F (-30° C) or
above 176° F (80° C).
2. Shift only with the engine at idle
RPM and the snowmobile com-
pletely stopped. The reverse func-
tion will not engage if engine
speed is above 4000 RPM.
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NOTE: If attempting to shift into
reverse at too high engine RPM
(above 4000 RPM), the reverse
function will be cancelled and the
coolant temperature warning icon
will
flash. This indicates the
reverse switch button was pressed
at too high RPM. The operator
must reduce engine RPM below
4000 and press the button a sec-
ond time.
3. Upon pressing the reverse switch
button, the reverse function will
make up to three attempts to
engage into reverse. If the function
is not completed after the third
attempt, the engine will shut down.
Operating in Reverse
1. When reverse is engaged, a
reverse icon will illuminate in the
speedometer/tachometer
and a
reverse alarm will sound.
! WARNING
Do not operate a snowmobile with
loose studs as they may be thrown
from the track. Always use a
shielded safety stand whenever
performing any maintenance or
adjustments.
! WARNING
DO NOT stand behind the snowmo-
bile or near the rotating track.
NEVER run the track at high speed
when the track is suspended.
CAUTION
Never shift into reverse while the
snowmobile is moving forward as
it is hard on the driven pulley
torque bracket and the cam rollers.
CAUTION
Never engage the electric starter or
pull the recoil starter rope when the
engine is running or when operating
in reverse. Damage to the engine
and/or either the electric start or
recoil start system will occur.