A
C
TIVE RIDING
! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
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Active Riding
735-887C
738-436A
2. Press the starter button for eight
seconds maximum.
3. If the engine does not start, press
the starter button again for eight
seconds.
NOTE: At this point if the engine
does not start, pump the primer
three more times; then press the
starter button again.
4. Allow the engine to warm up for
approximately 2-3 minutes.
5. Run the engine for at least 10 min-
utes so it is thoroughly warmed up.
If the engine is run for a shorter
period of time, the spark plug may
not have reached a high enough
temperature to burn off the excess
fuel in the combustion chamber.
Varying Temperature
Adjustments
To ensure proper starting and operating
performance, the following adjust-
ments should be made for varying
ambient temperatures.
• 0° C (32° F) - Use 5W-30 Arctic Cat
4-Cycle Engine Oil (p/n 0436-003).
• -18° C (0° F) - Install 20 amp/hr
Battery Kit (p/n 0436-183).
• Below -18° C (0° F) - Install in-hose
Engine Heater Kit (p/n 0436-035).
NOTE: These recommended
adjustments are the owner’s
responsibility.
Emergency Starting
All Arctic Cat ATV models have an
emergency recoil starter to use if the
electric starter becomes inoperative. To
use the recoil starter, follow this proce-
dure.
1. Pull the recoil starter handle
slowly until resistance is felt; then
give a short, quick pull.
733-708C
ATV-0054
2. Repeat until the engine starts.
! WARNING
Be sure the transmission is in the
neutral position, the reverse lever is
in the forward position, and the
brake lever lock is engaged when
using the emergency recoil starter.
250/300
400/500/650/650
V-Twin
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