Arctic Cat 500 4x4, Operator'S Manual

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Start up the engine
wheels with appropriate objects
(stone, wedge).
1. Test the throttle control by
pushing it several times. It must
return immediately and completely
into its original position.
!! WARNING !!
If the throttle control doesn’t work
properly the vehicle should not be
started.
1. Shift the transmission into neu-
tral.
2. Rotate the ignition key to the
O-position.
Starting a cold engine
(500, 650 H1)
If the outdoor temperature is below
+ 5 ºC
!! WARNING !!
It is very important not to touch or
compress the throttle lever during
the starting procedures.
1. Only Diesel: Preheating
!! CAUTION !!
Don’t push the E-starter button
longer than 30 seconds.
1. Push the E-starter button.
!! CAUTION !!
If the temperature is –18°C or be-
low, you should activate the carbu-
retor pump three times.
!! CAUTION !!
It is extremely important to warm
up the engine before raising the
RPM. The engine should be left
in the idle position for at least 3
– 4 minutes before you accelerate
more than half way. In case of ex-
tremely low temperatures, the
time needed for warming up incre-
ases. If you don’t warm up the en-
gine sufficiently, there could occur
damages which are excluded of
warranty.
Starting a warm engine
Accelerate slightly and press the
E-starter button.
Emergency starting
Some ATV models have an emer-
gency recoil starter to use if the
electric starter becomes inoperati-
ve. To use the recoil starter follow
this procedure:
!! WARNING !!
Be sure the transmission is in the
neutral position, there is no gear
inserted and the parking brake is
engaged when using the emergen-
cy recoil starter.