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Vehicle Operation
3. To select reverse gear from park,
move the shift lever forward one
position until the letter “R” is dis-
played on the gauge.
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4. To select neutral from park, move the
gear shift forward two positions until
the letter “N” is displayed on the gauge.
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5. To select park, move the shift lever
completely rearward until (P) illumi-
nates on the gauge and (P) appears in
the gear position indicator on the
gauge.
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Driving the Vehicle
Once the engine’s warm, the vehicle is
ready to be driven.
1. With the engine idling, press the foot
brake pedal to apply the brake; then
select the appropriate operating range
and/or direction with the shift lever.
2. Release the foot brake pedal and
press the accelerator to slowly add
power to start moving.
3. To slow down or stop, release the
accelerator and press the foot brake
pedal as necessary to slow or stop the
vehicle.
Braking/Stopping
Always allow plenty of room and time to
stop smoothly. Sometimes quick stops
are inevitable, so always be prepared.
Whether you’re stopping slowly or stop-
ping quickly, do this:
1. Release the accelerator; then press the
foot brake pedal to apply the brake.
2. If the wheels lock, release them for a
second; then apply them again. On
surfaces such as ice, mud, or loose
gravel, pump the brake pedal rapidly.
3. Never “ride” the brake. Even main-
taining minimal pressure on the brake
pedal will cause the brake pads to
drag on the disc and may overheat the
brake fluid.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before attempting to shift from one
range to the other or into reverse or
park. Always shift on level ground or
apply the brakes.
! WARNING
Excessive repetitive use of the
hydraulic brake for high speed stops
will cause overheating of the brake
fluid and premature brake pad wear
which will result in an unexpected
loss of brakes.
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved brake
fluid. Never substitute or mix differ-
ent types or grades of brake fluid.
Brake loss can result. Check brake
fluid level and pad wear before each
use. Brake loss can result in serious
injury or death.
