Arctic Cat ATV 2010, Operator'S Manual

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ATV Operation
1. Push down on the kick starter
until resistance is felt; then with
a short, quick, downward stroke,
start engine.
2. Repeat until the engine starts.
3. After making sure that the
engine is warm, apply the front
brakes to release the brake lever
lock.
Starting A Cold Engine
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NOTE: It is very important not to touch or compress the
throttle lever during the starting procedures.
1. Rotate the ignition switch key to the first position (ON).
2. Compress the left-hand brake lever; then press on the starter
button.
3. Allow the engine to warm up for approximately 2-2 1/2 min-
utes. Do not touch the throttle lever until the engine has run
for at least 3 minutes.
4. Run the engine for at least 10 minutes 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 tempera-
ture to burn off the excess fuel in the combustion chamber.
Braking/Stopping
Coming to a stop should be a slow, easy process. Always allow
plenty of room and time to stop smoothly. Sometimes quick stops
are inevitable, so always be prepared. Whether you’re stopping
slowly or stopping quickly, do this:
1. Compress both right and left brake levers on the handlebars
to apply both the front and rear brakes.
2. If your wheels lock, release them for a second; then apply
them again.
3. Never “ride” the brakes. Even maintaining minimal pressure
on a brake lever will cause the brake shoes to drag on the
drums and overheat the brake system.
Parking
Parking involves following the previous rules for braking; then:
1. After the ATV stops, shift into neutral.
2. Stop the engine using the engine stop switch.
3. Turn off the ignition.
4. If you have to park on a hill, shift the ATV into low gear; oth-
erwise, try to park only on level surfaces.
5. Engage the brake lever lock.
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for more than eight seconds per
starting attempt. The starter motor may overheat causing
severe starter motor damage. Allow 15 seconds between
starting attempts to allow the starter motor to cool.
KM002
CAUTION
If unburned fuel is collected in the combustion chamber due
to lack of running time, spark plug fouling will occur more
easily during the next starting attempt.