Arctic Cat ALTERRA 400, Operator'S Manual

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Table of Contents
Foreword................................................. 1
Parts and Accessories .......................... 1
DIVISION I - SAFETY
ATV Safety Alert..................................... 4
Rider Training Course ........................... 5
Hangtags ................................................ 6
Warning Labels & Information...........7-8
Warnings ...........................................9-16
Prevention .......................................17-20
Safe Riding Clothing and Gear.............. 17
Condition of the ATV............................... 18
First Aid and Survival.............................. 19
Active Riding........................................ 21
Sound Judgment ............................22-26
Environment............................................ 22
Those Around You.................................. 23
Equipment............................................... 23
Load Capacity Ratings Chart................. 24
Personal Choices.................................... 24
Supervision .......................................... 26
Taking Responsibility.............................. 26
Inexperienced Riders..................... 26
Experienced Riders ....................... 26
DIVISION II -
OPERATION/
MAINTENANCE
ATV Specifications .............................. 27
Location of Parts and Controls .......... 28
ATV Operation .................................29-37
Basic Operating Maneuvers................... 29
Starting the Engine ........................ 29
Starting A Cold Engine (400) ........ 29
Starting A Cold Engine (500) ........ 30
How to Handle the ATV (Active Riding
Techniques) .....................................31
Tips.......................................................... 36
General Information........................38-47
Control Locations and Functions........... 38
LCD Gauge (400) ................................... 41
Primer - Cold Start (400)........................ 43
Carburetor Float Bowl Drain (400)......... 43
Oil Level Stick.......................................... 44
Seat Latch............................................... 44
Safety Flag Bracket................................. 44
Rack Loading (Front and Rear) ............. 45
Trailering and Towing.............................. 45
Transporting ATV .................................... 45
Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant ............................46
Engine Break-In.......................................47
Burnishing Brake Pads ...........................47
General Maintenance ..................... 48-62
Maintenance Schedule...........................48
Oil Cooler (400) .......................................49
Liquid Cooling System (500) ..................49
Shock Absorbers.....................................50
General Lubrication.................................50
Hydraulic Hand Brake.............................52
Brake Fluid......................................52
Brake Lever Lock............................52
Brake Hoses ...................................52
Brake Pads .....................................52
Rear Foot Brake ......................................53
Gas/Vent Hoses ......................................53
Protective Rubber Boots.........................53
Battery......................................................54
Spark Plug...............................................57
Engine Idle RPM Adjustment (400) .......57
Throttle Cable Adjustment ......................57
Air Filter....................................................58
Air Filter Housing Drain...........................58
Draining V-Belt Cover..............................59
Tires .........................................................59
Wheels.....................................................59
Muffler/Spark Arrester.............................60
Light Bulb Replacement .........................60
Checking/Adjusting Headlight Aim.........61
Fuses .......................................................61
Tools.........................................................62
Preparation for Storage .......................63
Preparation after Storage ....................64
Limited Warranty..................................65
Warranty Procedure/Owner
Responsibility...................................66
Arctic Cat Emission Control System
Limited Warranty ..............................67
U.S. EPA Emission Control
Statement/Warranty Coverage -
ATV (U.S. Only) ..........................68
Arctic Cat ATV Emission Control
Warranty Statement .........................68
Declaration Of Conformity ..................70
Change of Address, Ownership, or
Warranty Transfer.............................71
Maintenance Record ...................... 73-74
Identification Numbers Record.... Inside
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