Arctic Cat 2012 700 i Cruiser, Operator'S Manual

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Division I - Rider Awareness/
Responsibility
An ATV Is Not A Toy And Can
Be Hazardous To Operate.
An ATV handles differently from other vehicles including motorcy-
cles and cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during
routine maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills or over obsta-
cles, if you fail to take proper precautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow these
instructions:
• Parents: It is very important that your child or children understand and
follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual before
operating this ATV under adult supervision. Also, it is very important
that you take time to watch the Safety DVD (included in the Owner’s
Packet) with your child or children. It contains important operating and
safety instructions.
• Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow the operating pro-
cedures described.
• Never operate an ATV without proper instruction. Take a training
course. Beginners should receive training from a certified instructor.
Contact an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or call the ATV Safety
Institute at 1-800-887-2887 (U.S.) or 1-613-739-1535 (Canada) to find
out about the training course nearest you.
• Never allow anyone under 14 years of age to operate this ATV.
• Never allow a child to operate a T-14 ATV without adult supervision
and never allow continued use of an ATV by a child if the child does
not have the abilities to operate it safely.
• Some operators, even at the age of 14, may not be able to operate an
ATV safely; parents should supervise such operator of the ATV at all
times. Parents should permit continued use only if they determine that
the operator has the ability to operate the ATV safely.
• Never carry a passenger.
• Never permit a guest to operate this ATV unless the guest has read
this manual and all product labels and has completed a certified train-
ing course.
• Never operate an ATV on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks,
driveways, parking lots, and streets.
• Never operate this ATV on any public street, highway, or road (even a
dirt or gravel one).
• Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved helmet that fits
properly. You should also wear eye protection (goggles or face shield),
gloves, boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this ATV.
• Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed which is
proper for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your
experience.
• Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
• Always inspect this ATV each time you use it to make sure it is in safe
operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance
procedures and schedules described in this manual.
• Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the foot-
rests of the ATV during operation.
• Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar
terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating
the ATV.
• Never operate on excessively rough, slippery, or loose terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this man-
ual. Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster
speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed.
• Always have the ATV checked by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer
if it has been involved in an accident.
• Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abili-
ties. Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
• Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this
manual. 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. Never go over the top of any hill at
high speed. Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and
for braking on hills as described in this manual. Check the terrain
carefully before you start down any hill. Shift your weight backward.
Never go down a hill at high speed. Avoid going down a hill at an
angle which would cause the ATV to lean sharply to one side. Go
straight down the hill where possible.
• Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as
described in this manual. Avoid hills with slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV. Never attempt to turn
the ATV around on any hill until you have mastered the turning tech-
niques described in this manual on level ground. Avoid crossing the
side of a steep hill if possible.
2012 T-14