Arctic Cat ALTERRA 400, Operator'S Manual

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Starter Button
Pushing in on this button activates the
starter motor. Before starting the engine,
make sure the ignition switch is in the
ON position, the transmission is in neu-
tral, and the brake lever lock is engaged.
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NOTE: This ATV has safety inter-
lock switches which prevent the
starter motor from activating when
the transmission is not in neutral.
Drive Select Switch
XR182
This switch allows the operator to oper-
ate the ATV in either two-wheel drive
(rear wheels) or four-wheel drive (all
wheels). For normal riding on flat, dry,
hard surfaces, two-wheel drive should be
sufficient. In situations of aggressive trail
conditions, four-wheel drive would be
the desired choice.
To either engage or disengage the front
wheels, move the switch to the 4WD
position or to the 2WD position.
Reverse Override Switch
This ATV is equipped with a reverse
speed limiter system. When additional
RPM is needed in reverse, depress and
hold the override switch.
Throttle Lever
XR186A
Control engine RPM with the position of
the throttle lever. Operate this lever with
the thumb. Pushing it forward increases
engine RPM and allowing it to retract
decreases engine RPM.
Throttle Limiter Screw
ATV-0053
Throttle lever travel may be limited by
adjusting the throttle limiter screw. The
throttle limiter should be adjusted
according to the operator’s skill and
experience. To adjust the throttle limiter,
use the following procedure.
1. Loosen the jam nut.
2. Turn the throttle limiter screw clock-
wise to decrease engine RPM maxi-
mum or counterclockwise to
increase engine RPM maximum.
3. Tighten the jam nut securely.
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NOTE: The ATV is equipped with
an RPM limiter that retards ignition
timing when maximum RPM is
approached. When the RPM limiter
is activated, it could be misinter-
preted as a high-speed misfire.
! WARNING
Never activate the override switch
while the throttle is open as a loss of
control may result. Use caution
when using the override switch as
reverse speed can greatly increase.