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Summary of Contents for 550 H1 EFI

Page 1: ...550 H1 EFI MANUAL...

Page 2: ...s contained in this Opera tor s Manual and the labels on your ATV Keep this Operator s Manual with your ATV at all times FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARN INGS CONTAINED IN THIS MAN UAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS...

Page 3: ...er At the time of publication all informa tion and illustrations were technically correct Some illustrations are used for clarity purposes only and are not designed to depict actual conditions Because...

Page 4: ...Numbers 36 Ignition Switch Key 36 Control Locations and Functions 36 LCD 41 Electric Fuel Pump 43 Gas Hose 43 Oil Level Stick 43 Mirrors 43 Rear Seat Lock 43 Front Seat Lock 44 Safety Flag Bracket 44...

Page 5: ...ound on any hill until you have mastered the turning techniques described in this manual on level ground Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible Always use proper procedures if you stall o...

Page 6: ...special attention to the warnings contained in the manual and on all labels Never operate an ATV without proper instruction Take a training course Beginners should complete a training course Never ope...

Page 7: ...hat could result in a serious injury or death 5 Hangtag An Arctic Cat ATV comes with a hang tag containing important safety informa tion Anyone who rides the ATV should read and understand this inform...

Page 8: ...fety informa tion Anyone who rides the ATV should read and understand this information before riding The labels should be considered as permanent parts of the ATV If a label comes off or becomes hard...

Page 9: ...tch 10 Hazard Lights Switch 11 Turn Signal Switch 12 Horn Button 13 Ignition Switch 14 Throttle Lever 15 Drive Select Switch 16 Turn Signals Hazard Lights Front 17 Operator s Manual Location 18 Tailli...

Page 10: ...operating this vehicle WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating on steep hills WHAT CAN HAPPEN The ATV can overturn more easily on steep hills than on level surfaces or small hills HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD N...

Page 11: ...ENTIAL HAZARD Failure to use extra care when operating the ATV on unfamiliar terrain WHAT CAN HAPPEN You can come upon hidden rocks bumps or holes without enough time to react Could result in the ATV...

Page 12: ...NG POTENTIAL HAZARD Failure to use extra care when operating on rough slippery or loose terrain WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of traction or ATV control which could result in an accident including...

Page 13: ...reases your chances of severe injury in the event of an acci dent HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always wear an approved helmet that fits properly You should also wear Eye protection goggles or face shield G...

Page 14: ...ose surfaces Shift your weight forward Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes The ATV could flip over backwards Never go over the top of any hill at high speed An obstacle a shar...

Page 15: ...When it is safe to proceed go slowly WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this ATV at excessive speeds WHAT CAN HAPPEN Increases your chances or losing control of the ATV which can result in an acciden...

Page 16: ...e brakes while rolling backwards When fully stopped engage the brake lever lock Have the passenger dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uphill then the operator should dismount on...

Page 17: ...ation of accessories or modification of the ATV may cause changes in handling which in some situations could lead to an accident HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never modify the ATV through improper installat...

Page 18: ...injury Of course it also makes sense to remember the seasons Wear a hat under your helmet and a snowmobile suit in the winter and lighter protective cloth ing in the summer Following is the min imum...

Page 19: ...good if the chin strap isn t fastened Eye Protection Wear eye protection such as goggles to completely surround your eyes to pre vent getting dirt or other items in your eyes Do not depend on sunglass...

Page 20: ...ATV control While checking the tire pressure inspect the tread and sidewalls of the tires for cracks cuts or other damage that could indicate they need to be replaced CONTROLS AND CABLES With the eng...

Page 21: ...ck springs and fenders Check smoothness by turning the handlebar full left and full right Check that there is no bind ing restrictions free play or looseness in steering components Miscellaneous Items...

Page 22: ...familiar roadways it s good to know where you are what s coming up and how to get back Emergency Kit with Flashlight and First Aid Kit You ll need several items in your Emer gency Kit including a flas...

Page 23: ...ab the left side handlebar apply the brake and put your left foot on the footrest 2 Grab the right side handlebar 3 Swing your leg over the seat and set your right foot down on the right side footrest...

Page 24: ...r towing Compared to HIGH range the LOW range position pro vides slower speed and greater torque to the wheels 3 To engage reverse gear from neutral move the shift lever outward and rearward into the...

Page 25: ...ur weight into your turns to maintain control Your safety depends on using safe riding techniques Statistics show that inexpe rienced riders who don t use safe riding techniques are 13 times more like...

Page 26: ...d reduce speed shift more of your body weight and passenger s body weight to the side that s lifting and make the turn wider if possible ATV 0013 ATV 0024 ATV 0025 Wide Turns Many accidents happen dur...

Page 27: ...tires on the ground straighten out the handlebar as much as you can 5 Gradually increase your speed as you come out of the turn Quick Turns Quick turns are the most difficult turns and should only be...

Page 28: ...ft of the ATV turn the handlebar all the way left 7 Partially release the brake but lightly hold the brake lever 8 Let the ATV roll to your right side until it faces slightly downhill 9 Reapply the br...

Page 29: ...limbing again OR 5 If you have lost all forward motion follow the K turn procedure Never Operate Up Or Down Hills Steeper Than 25 Riding Downhill Success in riding downhill depends on how well you kno...

Page 30: ...y an emergency reac tion to avoid an obstacle but is similar to quick turns The difference is that quick turns involve slight acceleration in the turn don t accelerate if you swerve ATV 0043 ATV 0042...

Page 31: ...If the ATV hasn t started rolling backwards yet follow the proce dure for the K turn OR 2 If the ATV is already rolling back ward both the operator and the pas senger should lean as far forward as po...

Page 32: ...portant to dry both brake systems before parking the ATV 4 Practice driving in an open snow covered or ice covered area at slow speeds before driving on snow cov ered or ice covered roads 5 Learn how...

Page 33: ...stop Outsloped trails trails that slant to allow rain to run off make trail riding a bit more challenging Accepting that challenge means keeping your weight shifted into the slope Denying the chal len...

Page 34: ...of attention to your speed Even on really level areas you should keep it under 10 mph 16 kph if you ve got a trailer attached Avoid uneven terrain Also consider that your braking distance is going to...

Page 35: ...favorite areas The quickest way to have a land area closed is by riding over the regulations Group Behavior People always do crazier and riskier things in a group than they would con sider doing by th...

Page 36: ...t people ride your ATV who don t know what they re doing Unless they ve had over a year of experience with ATV riding it s your responsibility to keep them off your ATV It can be dangerous all the mor...

Page 37: ...Size Front 25 x 8 12 Tire Size Rear 25 x 10 12 Tire Inflation Pressure 34 5 kPa 5 0 psi MISCELLANY Dry Weight Approx 313 kg 690 lb 326 kg 719 lb TRV Gas Tank Capacity 21 6 L 5 7 U S gal 20 1 L 5 3 U...

Page 38: ...st be replaced ask the dealer to notify Arctic Cat for correct registration information IGNITION SWITCH KEY Two keys come with the ATV Keep the spare key in a safe place An identifying number is stamp...

Page 39: ...range is for carrying heavy loads or trailer towing Compared to HIGH range the LOW range position pro vides slower speed and greater torque to the wheels 3 To engage reverse gear from neutral move the...

Page 40: ...the brake lever lock use the following procedure 1 Squeeze the left side hand brake lever two or three times and release it 2 Depress and hold the brake lever lock 3 While holding in on the brake leve...

Page 41: ...ts when the ignition switch is in the LIGHTS position When the switch is in the HI posi tion the high beam will illuminate When the switch is in the LO position the low beam will illuminate When the s...

Page 42: ...ke lever lock is engaged NOTE This ATV has safety inter lock switches which prevent the starter motor from activating when the transmission is not in neutral Throttle Lever FI475B Control engine RPM w...

Page 43: ...wer up and reset In the event of clock memory power failure blown fuse etc the gauge will power up reset and shut down repeatedly until clock memory power is restored Always check the 15 amp accessory...

Page 44: ...gh beam 10 Differential Lock Indicator Dis plays LOCK when the differential lock has been engaged 11 Drive Select Indicator Displays 4WD when selected by the drive select switch or when the differen t...

Page 45: ...mark MIRRORS The mirrors can be adjusted to the desired viewing angle or moved to a stowed posi tion when operating in trees or brush REAR SEAT LOCK 1 To remove the rear seat pull the two latch handl...

Page 46: ...iler Tongue Weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch by the trailer coupler when the trailer is fully loaded and the coupler is at its normal towing height Refer to the Load Capacity Ratings...

Page 47: ...engine oil which has been specifically formulated for use in this Arctic Cat engine Although Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic engine oil is the only oil recommended for use in this engine use of...

Page 48: ...eak in period the engine oil and oil filter should be changed Other maintenance after break in should include checking of all prescribed adjustments and tightening of all fasteners At the discretion a...

Page 49: ...al minutes until the engine has reached normal operat ing temperature Do not idle the engine for excessively long periods of time Brakes Brake pads must be burnished to achieve full braking effectiven...

Page 50: ...ris preventing air flow The cooling system capacity can be found in the specifications chart The cooling system should be inspected daily for leakage and damage If leakage or damage is detected take t...

Page 51: ...absorber has a spring force adjustment sleeve with five adjustment positions to allow the spring to be adjusted for dif ferent riding and loading conditions If the spring action is too soft or too st...

Page 52: ...n securely 8 Install the engine drain plug and tighten it securely Pour the recom mended oil in the filler hole Install filler plug 9 Start the engine while the ATV is outside on level ground and allo...

Page 53: ...e brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir If the level in the reser voir is not visible in the sight glass add DOT 4 brake fluid 738 420A NOTE If the sight glass appears dark there is a suffici...

Page 54: ...times 2 Engage the brake lever lock 3 Attempt to push the ATV NOTE The brake lever lock must lock the wheels If it doesn t take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service Brake Hoses...

Page 55: ...end and attempting to move it up and down 5 If boot damage is present or tie rod end free play seems excessive con tact an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service Drive Axle Boots CC793 CF125A 1...

Page 56: ...harge If this occurs connect a fully charged booster battery in par allel positive to positive and nega tive to negative for a short period of time with the charger connected After 10 15 minutes disco...

Page 57: ...y warm up the engine before operating To maintain a hot strong spark keep the plug free of carbon Before removing the spark plug be sure to clean the area around the spark plug If you do not dirt coul...

Page 58: ...mmable solvent then dip the element in the solvent and wash it NOTE Foam Air Filter Cleaner and Foam Air Filter Oil are available from Arctic Cat 5 Squeeze the element by pressing it between the palms...

Page 59: ...to be worn out when the depth of the tread is less than 4 mm 5 32 in Be sure to replace the tires before reaching this minimum specification 732 649A Tire Replacement The ATV has low pressure tubeles...

Page 60: ...must be cleaned with a dry cloth before installing Skin oil residue on the bulb will shorten the life of the bulb To replace the headlight bulb use the following procedure 1 Remove the rubber boot fr...

Page 61: ...counterclockwise and remove it from the housing 2 To remove the bulb from the socket pull it straight out of the socket 3 To install the bulb push it straight into the socket 4 Insert the socket into...

Page 62: ...60 NOTES...

Page 63: ...hous ing cover 4 Plug the hole in the exhaust system with a clean cloth 5 Apply light oil to the upper steering post bushing and plungers of the shock absorbers 6 Tighten all nuts bolts cap screws and...

Page 64: ...ery cables making sure to connect the positive cable first 7 Check the entire brake systems fluid level pads etc all controls headlights taillight brakelight license plate light front and rear turn si...

Page 65: ...ann Pg Austria This form may also be used to transfer the unused portion of the original warranty to a second party Fill out this form completely and send it to Arctic Cat enclosing a copy of the vehi...

Page 66: ...Fold Back CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP Arctic Cat GmbH Industriestrasse 43 5600 St Johann Pg Austria Place Stamp Here...

Page 67: ...Drive 46 Lubrication General 49 Maintenance General 48 Maintenance Record 66 Mirrors 43 Mounting the ATV Operator 21 Mounting the TRV Passenger 21 Oil and Filter 49 Oil Level Stick 43 Oil Recommended...

Page 68: ...66 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES...

Page 69: ...67 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES...

Page 70: ...68 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES...

Page 71: ...ver need a new key 2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 3 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER Record the Vehicle Identification Number and Engine Serial Number in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering parts from...

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