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ATV Operation
Active riding and basic maneuvers are the foundation of your ATV ride.
Without basic skills, it’s impossible to move to this level active riding.
These are your basic maneuvers:
Mounting the ATV
1. From the left side, grab 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.
4. Get seated in a comfortable position.
5. Always keep your feet planted on the footrests.
Starting the Engine
Always start with the ATV on a flat, level surface. Carbon monoxide
poisoning can kill you, so keep your ATV outside while it’s running.
Follow these steps to start it up:
1. Engage the brake lever lock.
2. Mount the ATV and sit down.
3. Turn on the fuel valve.
4. Turn on the ignition.
5. Shift into neutral.
6. Move the engine stop switch to RUN.
7. Press the starter button.
8. Let the engine warm up.
Another way to remember the starting procedure is by using the acro-
nym “BONE-C.” It stands for:
Emergency Starting
This Arctic Cat ATV has an emergency kick starter to use if the electric
starter becomes inoperative. To use the starter, follow this procedure.
1. Push down on the kick starter until
resistance is felt; then with a short,
quick, downward stroke, start engine.
2. Repeat until the engine starts.
3. After making sure that the engine
is warm, apply the front brakes to
release the brake lever lock.
Basic Operating Maneuvers
• Mounting the ATV
• Starting the Engine
• Emergency Starting
• Starting a Cold Engine
• Braking/Stopping
• Parking
• Dismounting the ATV
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for more than eight seconds per
starting attempt. The starter motor may overheat causing severe
starter motor damage. Allow 15 seconds between starting
attempts to allow the starter motor to cool.
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BRAKES
LOCKED
ON FUEL
VALVE
NEUTRAL
AT IDLE
ENGINE
SWITCH
CHOKE
AUTOMATIC
! WARNING
Be sure brake lever lock is engaged when using the emer-
gency kick starter.
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