Arctic Cat ALTERRA 400, Operator'S Manual

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Parking on a Hill
This shouldn’t be necessary, but if it is:
1. Keep it in gear.
2. Engage the brake lever lock.
3. Find something to block the rear tires.
Stalling on a Hill
If you use the right method for riding
uphill, this shouldn’t happen. But if you
have a problem, do this:
1. If the ATV hasn’t started rolling
backwards yet, follow the proce-
dure for the K-Turn, OR
2. If the ATV is already rolling back-
ward, lean as far forward as possible
standing up on the footrests.
3. Nice and easy, apply the hand brake
lever.
4. When you come to a stop, follow the
procedure for the K-turn.
5. If the ATV continues to roll back-
ward, dismount immediately on the
uphill side.
Crossing Water
Your ATV can only handle water up to its
footrests. Any more than that and you risk
engine damage and/or injury. Stay away
from fast moving rivers. ATV tires can be
buoyant, so if the water is too deep, you
might find the ATV suddenly afloat.
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NOTE: Engine damage caused by
water ingestion or immersion will not
be covered by Arctic Cat warranty.
1. Physically check the depth and cur-
rent of the water, especially if you
can’t see the bottom. You’re also
checking for boulders, logs, or any
other hidden obstacles.
2. Keep your speed slow.
3. Make sure you have a way out on
the other side of the water.
4. If you get stuck in the sludge or
mud, try rocking the ATV from side
to side.
5. Once you’ve cleared the water,
briefly apply the brakes to make sure
they work.
Crossing Roads
Crossing roads on your ATV is also a bad
idea, so avoid it. If you can’t:
1. Stop completely on the shoulder of
the road.
2. Check both directions for traffic.
3. Crossing near a blind corner or inter-
section is dangerous; don’t do it.
4. Drive straight across to the opposite
shoulder.
5. Take into account that your ATV
could stall while crossing; give
yourself enough time to get off the
road.
6. You have to assume that oncoming
cars don’t see you, and if they do,
they won’t be able to predict your
actions.
7. It’s illegal to cross public roads in
some places. Know your local laws.
Stopping the ATV
To stop the ATV, first release the throttle
lever. Next, apply the brake.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, turn the ignition switch
key to the OFF position or set the emer-
gency stop switch to the OFF position.
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NOTE: Leaving the ignition
switch key in the ON position could
result in a discharged battery.
CAUTION
Riding through water deeper than
the footrests may lead to severe
engine damage due to water inges-
tion.
! WARNING
Do not operate this vehicle on a fro-
zen body of water unless you have
first verified the ice is sufficiently
thick to support the vehicle, cargo,
and participants. The vehicle could
break through the ice causing seri-
ous injury or death.