Arctic Cat 650 H1 2010, Operator'S Manual

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ATV Operation
Active riding and basic maneuvers are
the foundation of your ATV ride. With-
out basic skills, it’s impossible to move
to this level— active riding. These are
your basic maneuvers:
• Mounting the ATV
• Starting the Engine
• Starting a Cold Engine
• Varying Temperature Adjustments
• Shifting
• Braking/Stopping
• Parking
• Dismounting the ATV
Mounting the ATV
1. From the left side, grab the left-
side handlebar, apply the brake,
and put your left foot on the foot-
rest.
2. Grab the right-side handlebar.
3. Swing your leg over the seat and
set your right foot down on the
right-side footrest.
4. Get seated in a comfortable posi-
tion.
5. Always keep your feet planted on
the footrests.
Starting the Engine
Always start with the ATV on a flat,
level surface. Carbon monoxide poi-
soning can kill you, so keep your ATV
outside while it’s running. Follow these
steps to start it up:
1. Mount the ATV and sit down.
2. Engage the brake lever lock.
3. Turn on the ignition.
4. Shift into neutral.
5. Move the emergency stop switch
to RUN.
6. Press the starter button.
7. Let the engine warm up.
Another way to remember the starting
procedure is by using the acronym
“BONE-C.” It stands for:
Basic Operating
Maneuvers
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for
more than eight seconds per start-
ing attempt. The starter motor may
overheat causing severe starter
motor damage. Allow 15 seconds
between starting attempts to allow
the starter motor to cool.
B O N E C
B RAKES
LOCKED
IGNITION
SWITCH O N
N EUTRAL
TRANSMISSION
E NGINE
SWITCH
AUTOMATIC
C HOKE