Arctic Cat 2015 WILDCAT SPORT, Operator'S Manual

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Crossing Water
This vehicle can only operate in water up
to its floorboard. Stay away from fast
moving rivers. This vehicle’s tires can be
buoyant. In deep water, the vehicle may
lose traction due to floating.
1. Physically check the depth and cur-
rent of the water, especially if you
can’t see the bottom. Also, check for
boulders, logs, or any other hidden
obstacles.
2. Keep speed slow while maintaining
momentum.
3. Make sure you have a way out on the
other side of the water.
4. Once you’ve cleared the water,
briefly apply the brakes to make sure
they work.
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NOTE: Light pedal pressure or
pumping the brakes for a short dis-
tance will aid in drying the brakes.
Crossing Roads
It may be necessary to cross a road or
highway. If so, note the following guide-
lines.
1. Stop completely on the shoulder of
the road.
2. Check both directions for traffic.
3. Crossing near a blind corner or inter-
section is dangerous; avoid it if at all
possible.
4. Drive straight across to the opposite
shoulder.
5. Take into account that this vehicle
could stall while crossing; give your-
self enough time to get off the road.
6. You have to assume that oncoming
cars don’t see you, and if they do,
they won’t be able to predict your
actions.
7. It’s illegal to cross public roads in
some places. Know your local laws.
Cold Weather Driving
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NOTE: Check that all control levers
and the pedals move freely. Make sure
the floorboard is free of ice and snow.
1. With the transmission in neutral, move
the vehicle forward and backward to
check that the wheels roll freely. If the
vehicle will not roll, the tires may be
frozen to the ground or the brake pads
may be frozen to the discs.
2. If the tires are frozen to the ground, pour
warm water around them to melt the ice.
3. If the brakes are frozen, use a suitable
heating device to thaw out the brakes.
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NOTE: After the brakes thaw, dry
them by applying them several
times while riding slowly.
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NOTE: After riding through water,
mud, snow, or slush, it is important
to dry both brake systems before
parking the vehicle.
! WARNING
For your personal safety, it is very
important to wear the type and
amount of cold-weather clothing
according to the coldest anticipated
temperatures.
CAUTION
Before riding, manually move the
vehicle forward and backward to
make certain that all wheels roll
freely.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to free frozen brakes
by pouring warm water on the brake
pads and housings.
! WARNING
Go slowly and be extra careful when
riding on snow-covered or ice-cov-
ered terrain. Always be alert to
changing terrain conditions when
operating the vehicle.