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If the snowmobile engine stops abruptly
when the throttle control lever is released
and the activation of the monitor switch is
suspected, use the following procedure:
1. Rotate the ignition key to the OFF position.
2. Remove ice and snow from the
throttle system and wait 5-10 min-
utes for the engine heat to thaw ice
from the throttle system.
3. Test the throttle control lever by
compressing and releasing it several
times. The lever MUST return to the
idle position quickly and completely.
NOTE: If the throttle control lever
operates properly and the engine
does not start, compress the throttle
lever slightly (approximately 1/8
throttle) and try starting the engine.
If the engine now starts and stops
when the throttle lever is released,
take the snowmobile to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer
for service. If not under warranty,
this service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
4. If the throttle control lever operates
properly, rotate the ignition key to
the RUN position and go through
normal starting procedures.
NOTE: If the throttle control lever oper-
ates properly and the engine does not
start, a malfunctioning monitor switch
may be the problem. Take the snowmobile
to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile
dealer for service. If not under warranty,
this service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner. How-
ever, if a dire emergency exists wherein
the engine must be started, disconnect
the throttle monitor switch located in the
right-side handlebar control.
NOTE: If disconnection of the throttle
monitor switch is needed to start the
engine, take the snowmobile to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for
service as soon as possible. If not under
warranty, this service is at the discretion
and expense of the snowmobile owner.
NOTE: The monitor switch is now
bypassed. All other ignition/electrical
features (ignition switch, emergency
stop switch, headlight, taillight, and
brake light) will operate properly.
Varying Altitude
Operation
Operating a snowmobile at varying alti-
tudes requires changes in performance
components. These changes affect drive-
train components.
For altitude information, see the appro-
priate specifications sheet.
NOTE: Just as important as cali-
brating the snowmobile for higher alti-
tudes is recalibrating the snowmobile
when going to lower altitudes.
These models are initially set up at the
factory for operation between 0-3000 feet
(0-915 m) elevation.
NOTE: Drivetrain changes can be
made by the snowmobile owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner does
not feel qualified, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer for this service.
This service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner
.
! WARNING
If the throttle control lever does not
work properly, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
START THE ENGINE.
! WARNING
Under no circumstances should dis-
connection of the throttle control wir-
ing harness be used as a substitute
for the monitor switch during normal
operation of the snowmobile. Per-
sonal injury and damage could occur
if the throttle system malfunctions or
if the operator is unable to stop the
engine in an emergency. If the snow-
mobile must be operated with a dis-
connected throttle control wiring
harness, EXTREME CAUTION MUST
BE TAKEN. NEVER EXCEED 10 MPH
(16 KM/H) WITH THE THROTTLE
CONTROL WIRING HARNESS DIS-
CONNECTED.
