Arctic Cat ALTERRA 400, Operator'S Manual

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General Information
Control Locations and
Functions
Ignition Switch Key
Two keys come with the ATV. Keep the
spare key in a safe place. An identifying
number is stamped on each key. Use this
number when ordering a replacement
key.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has three positions.
ATV-0056
OFF position — All electrical circuits
except the accessory plug are off. The
engine will not start. The key can be
removed in this position.
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NOTE: The accessory plug is
powered by the battery at all times.
ON position — The ignition circuit is
complete and the engine can run. The key
cannot be removed in this position.
LIGHTS position — The ignition circuit
is complete and the headlights and tail-
light are on. The key cannot be removed
in this position.
Gas Tank Valve (400)
The gas tank valve is incorporated in the
gas tank. There are three positions: ON,
RES, and OFF.
In the OFF position, the valve will not
allow gasoline to flow to the carburetor.
In the ON position (the normal operating
position), gasoline will flow from the
tank to the carburetor. In this position,
2.46 L (0.65 U.S. gal.) will remain in the
tank as a reserve quantity.
Moving the valve to the reserve (RES)
position will allow the operator to use the
remaining gasoline in the tank. When
turning the valve to any of the three posi-
tions, be sure the indicator is pointed
directly at the position desired.
Shift Lever
XR185A
This ATV has a dual-range automatic
transmission with reverse.
Hand Brake Lever/Brake
Lever Lock
738-420B
The hand brake is considered to be the
normal operating (main) brake. It should
be applied whenever a braking situation
is needed.
CAUTION
Leaving the ignition switch in the ON
or LIGHTS position for a long period
of time when the engine is not run-
ning may cause the battery to dis-
charge. Always leave the ignition
switch in the OFF position when
engine is not running.
! WARNING
Never leave the valve in the ON or
RES position when the engine is not
running.