Arctic Cat ATV 2010, Operator'S Manual

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ATV Operation
4. Drive straight across to the opposite shoulder.
5. Take into account that your ATV could stall while crossing;
give yourself enough time to get off the road.
6. You have to assume that oncoming cars don’t see you, and if
they do, they won’t be able to predict your actions.
7. It’s illegal to cross public roads in some places. Know your
local laws.
Driving In Cold Weather
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NOTE: Check that all control levers move freely. Make
sure that the footrests are free of ice and snow.
1. With the brake lever lock released, move the ATV forward
and backward to check that the wheels roll freely. If the ATV
will not roll, the tires may be frozen to the ground or the
brake shoes may be frozen to the drums.
2. If the tires are frozen to the ground, pour warm water around
them to melt the ice.
3. If the brakes are frozen, take the ATV to a warmer area to
thaw out the brakes.
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NOTE: After the brakes thaw, dry them by applying them
several times while riding slowly.
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NOTE: After riding through water, mud, snow, or slush, it
is important to dry the brake system before parking the
ATV.
4. Practice driving in an open snow-covered or ice-covered area
at slow speeds before driving on snow-covered or ice-cov-
ered trails.
5. Learn how the ATV responds to steering and braking on the
type of terrain to be encountered on the ride.
Stopping The ATV
To stop the ATV, first release the throttle lever. Next, apply the
brake.
Stopping The Engine
To stop the engine, turn the ignition switch key to the OFF posi-
tion or set the emergency stop switch to the OFF position.
! WARNING
For your personal safety, it is very important to wear the
type and amount of cold-weather clothing according to the
coldest anticipated temperatures.
CAUTION
Before riding, manually move the ATV forward and back-
ward to make certain that all wheels roll freely.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to free frozen brakes by pouring warm water
on the brakes.
! WARNING
Go slowly and be extra careful when riding on snow-cov-
ered or ice-covered terrain. Always be alert to changing ter-
rain conditions when operating the ATV.