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Engine Heater (Pantera
7000 XT LTD/Bearcat
7000 GS)
These models are equipped with engine
heaters which will improve start-up in
extreme weather. To locate the engine
heater plug in, open the hood and remove
the right-side access panel. This plug in
will be located just behind the transmis-
sion case. When not in use make sure the
end is tucked away from any moving
components.
XM324A
Throttle/Ignition
Monitor Switch
The throttle control is equipped with a
monitor switch for safety purposes which
will stop the engine when a loss of return
spring force occurs. If ice forms in the
throttle system or if there is some other
malfunction of the throttle system result-
ing in a loss of return spring force, the
monitor switch will stop the engine when
the throttle control lever is released.
If the snowmobile engine stops abruptly
when the throttle control lever is released
and the activation of the monitor switch is
suspected, use the following procedure:
1. Rotate the ignition key to the OFF
position.
2. Remove ice and snow from the
throttle system and wait 5-10 min-
utes for the engine heat to thaw ice
from the throttle system.
3. Test the throttle control lever by
compressing and releasing it several
times. The lever MUST return to the
idle position quickly and completely.
NOTE: If the throttle control lever
operates properly and the engine
does not start, compress the throttle
lever slightly (approximately 1/8
throttle) and try starting the engine.
If the engine now starts and stops
when the throttle lever is released,
take the snowmobile to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer
for service. If not under warranty,
this service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
4. If the throttle control lever operates
properly, rotate the ignition key to
the RUN position and go through
normal starting procedures.
CAUTION
Do not start the snowmobile while heat-
ing element is plugged in. Damage to the
heater element will occur.
CAUTION
Do not plug in heater above -5°C/23°F or
heater and/or engine damage may occur.
! WARNING
If any malfunction of the throttle sys-
tem occurs (such as freezing in fluffy
snow) and the monitor switch does
not shut off the engine, press down
on the emergency stop switch IMME-
DIATELY to stop the engine. DO NOT
start the engine until the malfunction
in the throttle system has been
located and corrected.
! WARNING
If the throttle control lever does not
work properly, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
START THE ENGINE.
