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CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP

ARCTIC CAT INC.

PRODUCT SERVICE AND

WARRANTY DEPT.

P.O. BOX 810

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701

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Page 1: ...this Operator s Manual from this ATV according to the guidelines and agreement with the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission Read this manual carefully It contains important safety information SHARE...

Page 2: ...d instruction est disponible pour les propri taires canadiens composez le 1 613 739 1535 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the follow ing notations California Propo...

Page 3: ...TV Respect the environment and You will gain the respect of others We also advise you to strictly follow the recommended maintenance pro gram as outlined This preventive maintenance program is designe...

Page 4: ...Latch 54 Safety Flag Bracket 55 Rack Loading Front and Rear 55 Trailering and Towing 55 Transporting ATV 56 Gasoline Oil Lubricant 56 Break In Procedure 57 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 59 77 Maintenance Sched...

Page 5: ...oid hills with slippery or loose surfaces Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have mastered the turning techniques described in t...

Page 6: ...l for carry ing cargo or pulling a trailer and allow greater distance for braking No one under the age of 16 should operate this ATV Some operators at the age of 16 may not be able to operate an ATV s...

Page 7: ...training course Always follow these age recom mendations A Y 12 is intended for use by chil dren age 12 or older and a T 14 is intended for use by an operator age 14 or older A child under 16 years o...

Page 8: ...vision Call the CSC at 1 613 739 1535 ext 227 for more details Also available is a bilingual computer based safety training program on a CD ROM from CATV call toll free at 1 877 470 2288 Au canada le...

Page 9: ...ATV comes with hang tags containing important safety infor mation Anyone who rides the ATV should read and understand this infor mation before riding Pour commander des Etiquettes de Mise en Garde gr...

Page 10: ...t safety infor mation 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 h...

Page 11: ...t an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or call 1 800 887 2887 U S or 1 613 739 1535 Canada WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Allowing anyone under age 16 to operate this ATV WHAT CAN HAPPEN Use of an ATV by chi...

Page 12: ...r operate this ATV on any public street road or highway even a dirt or gravel one In many states it is illegal to operate an ATV on public streets roads or high ways WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating...

Page 13: ...n acci dent HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always ride at a speed that is proper for the terrain visibility and operating condi tions and your experience WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Attempting wheelies jumps an...

Page 14: ...ARD 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 overturnin...

Page 15: ...eeds Do not turn at excessive speed WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Climbing hills improperly WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause the ATV to over turn HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow p...

Page 16: ...terrain carefully before you start down any hill Shift your weight backward Never go down a hill at high speed Avoid going down a hill at an angle that would cause the ATV to lean sharply to one side...

Page 17: ...ing backwards Keep weight uphill Apply the brakes while rolling backwards When fully stopped engage the brake lever lock Dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uphill Turn the ATV ar...

Page 18: ...ING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating the ATV through deep or fast flowing water WHAT CAN HAPPEN Tires may float causing loss of traction and loss of control which could lead to an accident HOW TO AVOID THE...

Page 19: ...n handling which in some situations could lead to an accident HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never modify the ATV through improper installation or improper use of accesso ries All parts and accessories added...

Page 20: ...t important to dress cor rectly for ATV riding in order to pre vent scraped skin and serious head injuries It s easy and could save you time in the long run not having to con tend with an injury Of co...

Page 21: ...s to completely surround your eyes to prevent getting dirt or other items in your eyes Do not depend on sun glasses for proper eye protection Sun glasses are not recommended they don t prevent objects...

Page 22: ...ning and brake applied check all transmission posi tions forward neutral and reverse A Brakes Squeeze the hand brake lever If it feels soft or squishy it could be low on fluid or have a leak refer to...

Page 23: ...e that may indicate you need to replace it A clogged filter can stop an engine Check your battery termi nals for corrosion Also be sure to tighten any loose parts nuts or bolts You need to prepare for...

Page 24: ...your pocket before you ride Without it you re anonymous Cellular Phone It may be necessary to make an urgent phone call Maps GPS Global Positioning System Maps may be unnecessary when you re familiar...

Page 25: ...ATV For example when you drive a car quickly into a sharp turn your body is pulled to the outside of the vehicle by centrifugal force Although a car is relatively stable enough centrifugal force can...

Page 26: ...times Often 7 Do you thrive on the adrenaline rush you get from speeding and dangerous situations 1 2 3 Never Sometimes Often 8 Do you hurt yourself because you do things that are out of your abil ity...

Page 27: ...hen night riding make sure the lights are properly adjusted and in good working order Reduce speed do not over drive the headlights Never travel in an unfamiliar area or blaze a new trail at night Alw...

Page 28: ...he outdoors that you love Don t use your ATV to chase animals or birds Drive around young trees rather than over them Keep clear of streams and ditches with standing water Tread Lightly and leave it a...

Page 29: ...s 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 increase with the more weight you carry Load Capacit...

Page 30: ...iding your ATV this is a reality check Something to think about there can be legal consequences that will take away all that freedom you love Don t use alcohol or drugs before or during your ATV ride...

Page 31: ...hings in a group than they would con sider doing by themselves When you re ATV riding with others and things start to get out of hand decide whether you re willing to be injured or see your friends in...

Page 32: ...de have them take the training course have them watch the safety video and have them read the Operator s Manual You train them It doesn t matter how you do it as long as you do it ATV s are all a litt...

Page 33: ...y Institute recommend that all ATV operators ride the appropriate sized ATV according to age Category Age Years Speed Limitations MPH NOTES Y 12 12 or Older 15 Limited 30 Maximum Operate Under Adult S...

Page 34: ...aintenance operating instructions and storage instructions If major repair or service is ever required contact an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for professional service At the time of publication a...

Page 35: ...120 7 cm 47 5 in Suspension Travel Front Rear 25 4 cm 10 in Tire Size Front 25 x 8 12 Tire Size Rear 25 x 10 12 Tire Inflation Pressure 0 35 kg cm 5 0 psi MISCELLANY Dry Weight Approx 306 kg 674 lb G...

Page 36: ...Override Switch 9 Auxiliary Brake Pedal 10 Brake Lever Lock 11 Key Switch 12 Shift Lever 13 Throttle Limiter 14 Throttle Lever 15 DC Power Outlet 16 Taillight Brakelight 17 Operator s Manual Location...

Page 37: ...et 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...

Page 38: ...warm up for approximately 2 3 minutes or until the ATV will accelerate without hesitating Varying Temperature Adjustments To ensure proper starting and operating performance adjustments should be made...

Page 39: ...vel surfaces 5 Engage the brake lever lock Dismounting the ATV After you ve followed the procedure for parking it s time to dismount 1 Double check that the brake lever lock is engaged 2 Swing your ri...

Page 40: ...Swerving Crossing Obstacles Riding Once the engine s warm the ATV is ready to go ATV 0012 1 Keep your feet on the footrests and both hands on the handlebar 2 Hold the brake lever and release the brake...

Page 41: ...of the turn Sharp Turns After mastering wide turns practice the advanced skill of sharp turns ATV 202 1 Ease off the throttle as you approach the turn to slow down 2 Use the principles of leaning weig...

Page 42: ...this with slight accelera tion 4 For multiple turns repeat this movement as needed 5 To make your turn quicker try raising yourself off the seat a few inches as you shift your weight K Turns Use K tur...

Page 43: ...nd follow this method for riding uphill ATV 0019 ATV 0032 ATV 0033 1 Shift down and accelerate before you start climbing then maintain a steady pace 2 Lean as far forward as possible For steeper hills...

Page 44: ...V 0017 ATV 0028 ATV 0029 1 Keep your speed low and consis tent 2 Shift all your body weight to the uphill side of the seat also sup port your weight on the uphill footrest 3 Steer like you re driving...

Page 45: ...all the active rid ing skills into one big motion Your ATV will respond differently for differ ent obstacles logs ruts etc but these are general guidelines for overcoming two track both tires contacti...

Page 46: ...how to handle it 1 Slow down 2 Move forward on the seat 3 Lean to inside of turn 4 Turn handlebar Parking on a Hill This shouldn t be necessary but if it is 1 Keep it in gear 2 Engage the brake lever...

Page 47: ...d auxi lary brake pedal are free of ice and snow 1 With the transmission in neutral move the ATV forward and back ward to check that the wheels roll freely If the ATV will not roll the tires may be fr...

Page 48: ...5 Learn how the ATV responds to steering and braking on the type of terrain to be encountered on the ride Stopping The ATV To stop the ATV first release the throt tle lever Next apply the brake Stoppi...

Page 49: ...an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for parts service accessories or warranty If a complete engine must be replaced ask the dealer to notify Arctic Cat for correct registration information IGNITION SW...

Page 50: ...ve 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 th...

Page 51: ...ck engages properly and that the brake when engaged locks the wheels 1 Pump the brake lever 2 or 3 times 2 Engage the brake lever lock 3 Attempt to push the ATV NOTE The brake lever lock must lock the...

Page 52: ...n the ON position the transmission is in neutral the reverse shift lever is in the forward position and the brake lever lock is engaged NOTE This ATV has safety inter lock switches which prevent the s...

Page 53: ...liary brake pedal downward will apply the brake to the rear wheels SPEEDOMETER LCD NOTE All segments of the LCD will activate for approximately two seconds when the ignition switch is rotated to the O...

Page 54: ...ed ometer tachometer distance and time NOTE The Mode Button must be pressed and released to shift modes Approximately two sec onds after the Mode Button is released the digital gauge will return to fu...

Page 55: ...y press and release Mode But ton 3 until the icon MPH km h appears then press the Set Button 4 to change the display Condition Warning Display Uses odometer trip meter display of the LCD to warn of a...

Page 56: ...ouch the engine case 3 Remove the oil level stick the engine oil level should be above the L mark but not higher than the F mark SEAT LATCH AL676A 1 To remove the seat lift up on the latch release loc...

Page 57: ...t Refer to the Load Capacity Ratings Chart for tongue weight information Always maintain a slow speed when trailering and towing and avoid sudden accelerations quick maneuvers and sudden stops Braking...

Page 58: ...pecifically formu lated for use in this Arctic Cat engine Although Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic engine oil is the only oil rec ommended for use in this engine use of any API certified SM 5W 50...

Page 59: ...the engine oil and oil filter should be changed Other maintenance after break in should include checking of all prescribed adjustments and tight ening of all fasteners At the discretion and expense of...

Page 60: ...es until the engine has reached normal operating temperature Do not idle the engine for excessively long periods of time Brakes Brake pads must be burnished to achieve full braking effectiveness Braki...

Page 61: ...nctioning of any component of this ATV is detected DO NOT OPERATE THE ATV Take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for inspection and adjustment or repair If the owner operator does not fee...

Page 62: ...ransmission oil and filter 63 R R Air filter 71 I I Gear lubricant Front differential rear drive 63 I I 63 Replace every 4 years V Belt 73 I I Spark arrester muffler 74 C Tires air pressure 73 33 I In...

Page 63: ...RPM reducing load and selecting an appropriate transmission gear can lower the temperature To check add coolant use the follow ing procedure 1 Remove the four screws from the radiator access panel FI4...

Page 64: ...weather 23 C 10 F or colder a small amount of leakage may be present Unless the leakage is excessive replace ment is not necessary The shock absorber has a spring force adjustment sleeve with five ad...

Page 65: ...rly Do not re use oil filter NOTE Clean up any excess oil after removing the filter 6 Apply oil to the new filter O ring and check to make sure it is posi tioned correctly then install the new oil fil...

Page 66: ...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 sufficient amount of fluid in the reservoir CAUTION Inspect the oil for any...

Page 67: ...nce that is required is replace ment of the brake pads when they show excessive wear Check the thickness of each of the brake pads as follows 1 Remove a front wheel 2 Measure the thickness of each bra...

Page 68: ...rforations 4 Check the ball joint for free play by grasping the steering knuckle and turning it from side to side and up and down 5 If boot damage is present or ball joint free play seems excessive co...

Page 69: ...ble ends or the battery case has a build up of white green powder residue apply water and baking soda to neutralize acid then flush off with warm soapy water 4 Using a wire brush clean the bat tery po...

Page 70: ...ttery compartment then coat the battery posts and cable ends with a light coat of multi purpose grease 11 Connect the battery cables posi tive cable first then install the battery hold down NOTE Arcti...

Page 71: ...t close enough to ensure the jumper cables easily reach then shift into neutral set and lock the brakes shut off all electrical accessories and turn the ignition switch OFF NOTE Make sure all switches...

Page 72: ...e jumper cables in opposite order of hook up 4 3 2 1 Be careful not to short cables against bare metal NOTE Have the battery and elec trical system checked prior to operating the vehicle again SPARK P...

Page 73: ...ree play 1 Loosen the jam nut from the throt tle cable adjuster 2 Slide the rubber boot away and turn the adjuster until the throttle lever has proper free play of 3 6 mm 1 8 1 4 in ATV 0047 3 Tighten...

Page 74: ...6 Dry the element 7 Put the element in a plastic bag then pour in air filter oil and work the oil into the element 8 Squeeze the element to remove excess oil 9 Clean any dirt or debris from inside th...

Page 75: ...ut when the depth of the tread is less than 3 mm 1 8 in Be sure to replace the tires before reaching this minimum specification 0732 649 Tire Replacement The ATV has low pressure tubeless tires Air is...

Page 76: ...Remove the lug nuts 5 Remove the wheel 6 Install the wheel and install the lug nuts 7 Tighten the nuts in a crisscross pattern to 40 ft lb 8 Remove the jack MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTER The muffler has a s...

Page 77: ...lockwise Taillight Brakelight To replace the taillight brakelight bulb use the following procedure 1 Rotate the socket counterclock wise and remove it from the hous ing CF135A 2 To remove the bulb fro...

Page 78: ...turning the knob clockwise to raise or counter clockwise to lower the beam CD714A FUSES The fuses are located in a power distri bution module under the seat If there is any type of electrical system...

Page 79: ...77 GENERAL MAINTENANCE ATV 1097 The storage compartment is above the engine in front of the seat AL675...

Page 80: ...n the carburetor float bowl 5 Plug the hole in the exhaust sys tem with a clean cloth 6 Apply light oil to the upper steer ing post bushing and plungers of the shock absorbers 7 Tighten all nuts bolts...

Page 81: ...attery then install Connect the battery cables making sure to connect the positive cable first 7 Check the entire brake systems fluid level pads etc all con trols headlights taillight brake light and...

Page 82: ...80 NOTES...

Page 83: ...teries 4 Thirty days from date of sale for all dealer installed genuine Arctic Cat service parts and accessories 5 Until expiration of the new product warranty paragraphs 1 and 2 above for all eligibl...

Page 84: ...to do business you have moved or you are in a location away from your selling dealer warranty may be performed by any authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer The authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer will examin...

Page 85: ...at will then process the application and issue warranty for the balance of the time remaining of the origi nal warranty Address Change Ownership Change Warranty Transfer CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP WA...

Page 86: ...Fold Back CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP ARCTIC CAT INC PRODUCT SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPT P O BOX 810 THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701 Place Stamp Here...

Page 87: ...control components If an emission related component on the ATV is defective the component will be repaired or replaced by any authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer Owner s Emission Control Warranty Respon...

Page 88: ...ir and the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate The owner may be required to keep receipts and failed compo nents in order to receive compensation Limitations This Emission Control System Warr...

Page 89: ...erage and continues for 30 months or 3100 miles whichever comes first COMPONENTS COVERED The emissions warranty covers major emissions control components and emission related components listed as foll...

Page 90: ...ant Inspecting Changing 63 Lubricant Recommended Front Differential Rear Drive 57 Lubrication General 62 Maintenance General 59 Maintenance Record 89 Maintenance Schedule 60 Mounting the ATV 35 Muffle...

Page 91: ...89 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES...

Page 92: ...90 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES...

Page 93: ...Directive 98 37 EC Date of Issue June 1993 Issued by European Commission Type of Equipment All Terrain Vehicles Brand Name Arctic Cat Model 650 H1 4x4 Standards to which conformity is declared IEC 80...

Page 94: ...92 NOTES...

Page 95: ...r reference if you ever 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...

Page 96: ...ollision can occur with another vehicle with a passenger passengers affect balance and steering and increase risk of losing control use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle overturns on hills and...

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