Arctic Cat 650 H1 2010, Operator'S Manual

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LIGHTS position — The ignition cir-
cuit is complete and the headlights and
taillight are on. The key cannot be
removed in this position.
Shifting
CF130B
These ATV’s have a dual-range auto-
matic transmission with reverse. To
shift the ATV, follow these steps:
1. To engage the high range from
neutral, move the shift lever for-
ward.
2. To engage the low range from high
range, move the shift lever out-
ward and forward.
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NOTE: The high range is for nor-
mal riding with light loads. The low
range is for carrying heavy loads
or trailer towing. Compared to
HIGH range, the LOW range posi-
tion provides slower speed and
greater torque to the wheels.
3. To engage reverse gear from neu-
tral, move the shift lever outward
and rearward into the R position.
Drive Select Switch
FI475A
This switch allows the operator to
operate the ATV in either two-wheel
drive (rear wheels) or four-wheel drive
(all wheels). For normal riding on flat,
dry, hard surfaces, two-wheel drive
should be sufficient. In situations of
aggressive trail conditions, four-wheel
drive would be the desired choice.
To either engage or disengage the front
wheels, move the switch to the 4WD
position or to the 2WD position.
CAUTION
Leaving the ignition switch in the
ON or LIGHTS position for a long
period of time when the engine is
not running may cause the battery
to discharge. Always leave the
ignition switch in the OFF position
when engine is not running.
CAUTION
Always shift into low range when
operating on wet or uneven terrain,
when towing or pushing heavy
loads, and when using a plow. Fail-
ure to follow this caution may
result in premature V-belt failure or
in damage to related drive system
components.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before attempting to shift from one
range to the other or into reverse.
Always shift on level ground, or
engage the brake lever lock before
shifting into another range or into
reverse.