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GENERA
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EMERGENCY RECOIL
STARTER
All Arctic Cat ATV models have an
emergency recoil starter if the electric
starter becomes inoperative. This recoil
starter should never be used as the
main starting system for the ATV. Use
in emergency only.
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If the electric starter becomes inopera-
tive due to an electrical malfunction,
the starter safety interlock switches
may also malfunction. If the emer-
gency recoil starter is to be used on
manual transmission models, press
repeatedly on the front of the gearshift
pedal to ensure the transmission is in
neutral and also that the reverse lever is
in the forward position.
If the emergency recoil starter is to be
used on automatic transmission mod-
els, make sure the range/reverse shift
selector is in the neutral position.
To use the recoil starter, grip the starter
rope handle, pull the rope gently until
resistance is felt, and then give a short,
quick pull. Repeat until the engine
starts. Allow the rope to rewind slowly.
GAS/VENT HOSES
Replace the gas hose every two years.
Damage from aging may not always be
visible. Do not bend or obstruct the
routing of the carburetor vent hose.
Make certain that the vent hose is
securely connected to the carburetor
and hose holder and the opposite end is
always open.
CARBURETOR FLOAT
BOWL DRAIN
Periodically, the float bowl should be
drained to remove condensation. To
drain the float bowl, use the following
procedure.
1. Attach a hose to the float bowl
drain and direct it into a container.
NOTE: On certain models, a
drain hose is attached to the float
bowl drain.
! WARNING
On manual transmission models,
make 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.
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650 V-Twin
! WARNING
On automatic transmission models,
make sure the range/reverse shift
selector is in the neutral position
and the brake lever lock is engaged
when using the emergency recoil
starter.
! CAUTION
To avoid damaging the recoil
starter, DO NOT pull the recoil rope
to its limit or release the recoil han-
dle from an extended position.
Allow the rope to rewind slowly.
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