Arctic Cat AC 120 2007, Operator'S Manual

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First, you must understand the controls,
know where the controls are, and know
how to use them correctly.
A.
BRAKE LEVER —
To slow
down or stop the snowmobile, the
brake lever should be pulled
(squeezed) toward the handlebar
grip.
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NOTE: When the brake is being
used, the throttle lever must be in
the idle (released) position.
B.
THROTTLE LEVER
— Con-
trols the speed of the snowmobile.
The closer the throttle control lever
is to the handlebar grip (the more it
is squeezed), the faster the snow-
mobile will go.
C.
IGNITION SWITCH
— When
the key is in the OFF position, the
engine will neither start nor run. If
the key is in the RUN position, the
engine will start and run.
D.
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH
— If something hap-
pens that you do not understand or
if there is an emergency, move the
emergency stop switch to the OFF
(down) position to immediately
stop the engine.
E.
TETHER SWITCH
—
The engine will neither start nor
run unless the tether switch cap is
connected to the tether switch
located on the top right-hand side
of the console. The tether cord
MUST BE
clipped to the opera-
tor's right wrist before attempting
to start the engine.
Second, you must check several things
every time before the engine is started.
A. Make sure the brake lever works
properly (moves freely) by pulling
(squeezing) the brake lever and
releasing it several times.
B. Make sure the throttle lever works
properly (moves freely) and that it
snaps back to the idle position
quickly when it is released. The
idle position is when the throttle
lever is farthest away from the han-
dlebar grip. If the throttle lever
does not snap back quickly, the
engine must not be started and the
throttle system must be repaired.
C. Make sure that you have enough
clothes on to keep yourself warm
but NEVER wear clothes such as
long or loose scarves or long shoe
laces that could get caught in a
moving part of the snowmobile.
Third, make sure that you can answer
yes to all of the following questions
before each ride.
A. Do you have permission from the
owner or parent or guardian to
operate the snowmobile?
B. Do you have an approved safety
helmet on?
C. Are you wearing something to pro-
tect your eyes (such as goggles or a
visor)?
D. Are you dressed warmly enough?
E. Has your parent or guardian
checked to make sure you have
enough gasoline?