Arctic Cat ALTERRA 400, Operator'S Manual

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Apply the brake by compressing the
brake lever toward the handlebar.
To engage and release the brake lever
lock, use the following procedure.
1. Squeeze the hand brake lever two or
three times and release it.
2. Depress and hold the brake lever
lock.
3. While holding in on the brake lever
lock, squeeze the brake lever.
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NOTE: It will click as it engages
and the brake lever will not return to
its released position.
4. Attempt to push the ATV. Check to
make sure the brake lever lock
engages properly and that the brake
(when engaged) locks the wheels.
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NOTE: The brake lever lock must
lock the wheels. If it doesn’t, take
the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat
ATV dealer for service.
5. Release the brake lever lock by
squeezing the brake lever. It will
return to its released position.
Rear Foot Brake
XR189
Pressing the rear foot brake downward
will apply the brake to the rear wheels.
Headlight HI/LO Switch
KM850A
Use the headlight HI/LO switch to select
the high or low headlight beam when the
ignition switch is in the LIGHTS posi-
tion. When the switch is in the HI posi-
tion, the high beam will illuminate. When
the switch is in the LO position, the low
beam will illuminate. When the switch is
in the Running Light position, the tail-
lights and running lights will illuminate.
Emergency Stop Switch
OFF position — The ignition circuit is
off. The engine cannot be started or will
not run. If the emergency stop switch is
used to stop engine without turning off
ignition switch, the battery may dis-
charge.
RUN position — The ignition circuit is
on. The engine can start and run.
In an emergency, slide the switch to the
OFF position to stop the engine. Apply
the brakes to stop the wheels.
! WARNING
Always check to be sure that the
brake lever lock has been disen-
gaged before operating the ATV. An
accident could result if the brake
lever lock is left engaged while the
ATV is operated. The brake may
relax if left engaged for a long period
of time. This could cause an acci-
dent; therefore, do not leave the ATV
on a hill depending on the brake
lever lock. Always block the down-
hill side of the wheels if leaving the
ATV on a hill or park the ATV in a
sidehill position.