Arctic Cat Bearcat 570 XT, Operator'S Manual

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Reverse Operation
Bearcat 570/T570 Models
The engine reverse function offers the
operator the convenience of being able to
back up the snowmobile rather than hav-
ing to turn the snowmobile around by
hand. This feature, under most situations,
should not be used to free a stuck snow-
mobile as it will tend to dig the skis
deeper into the snow.
Always use minimal speed when operat-
ing in reverse and come to a complete
stop before shifting from either forward
to reverse or reverse to forward.
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NOTE: Correct drive belt tension
(deflection) is important for the
reverse function to operate properly.
If the belt is too tight, difficulty in
engaging reverse will be experi-
enced (the reverse function will
make up to three attempts to engage
into reverse, and if the function is
not completed after the third
attempt, the engine will shut down).
1. Always warm up the engine for 2-3
minutes prior to shifting into reverse.
2. Come to a complete stop.

NOTE: the snowmobile must be at
a complete stop and the engine run-
ning under 2000 RPM before the sys-
tem will allow shifting.
3. With the engine at idle (under 2000
RPM), press the reverse switch but-
ton; then release the button. The
reverse selection will be complete.

NOTE: The system will not shift
until the button is released. Also,
the reverse function will cancel if
operated in reverse longer than 45
seconds. Whenever the reverse
function has been cancelled, the
engine must be run in the forward
mode for a minimum of 60 seconds
at 2000 RPM before the reverse
function can be used again.
4. To shift into forward, stop the snow-
mobile and allow the engine to idle
(under 2000 RPM); then press the
button and release. The forward
selection will be complete.
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NOTE: An alarm will sound when
the snowmobile is operated in
reverse.
Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1
Models
The reverse transmission function offers
the operator the convenience of being able
to back up the snowmobile rather than
having to turn the snowmobile around by
hand. This feature, under most situations,
should not be used to free a stuck snow-
mobile as it will tend to dig the skis
deeper into the snow. Always use minimal
speed when operating in reverse and come
to a complete stop before shifting from
either forward to reverse or reverse to for-
ward. To shift the reverse transmission,
use the following procedure:
1. Come to a complete stop.

NOTE: The snowmobile must be at
a complete stop and the engine run-
ning under 3000 RPM before the sys-
tem will allow shifting.
2. With the engine at idle (under 3000
RPM), press the reverse switch but-
ton; then release the button. The
reverse selection will be complete.
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
NOTE: The system will not shift
until the button is released.
3. To shift into forward, stop the snow-
mobile and allow the engine to idle
(under 3000 RPM); then press the
button and release. The forward
selection will be complete.
! WARNING
Use caution and minimal speed
when operating the snowmobile in
reverse. Be sure the button is in the
desired position.