Arctic Cat M 9000 King Cat, Operator'S Manual

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741-438A
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NOTE: Always warm up the engine
for 2-3 minutes prior to shifting into
reverse.
1. To shift into reverse, stop the snow-
mobile and allow the engine to idle
(under 3000 RPM); then press the
reverse button and release. The
reverse selection will be complete.
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NOTE: The system will not shift
until the button is released.
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NOTE: When reverse is engaged, a
reverse icon will illuminate in the
speedometer/tachometer and a
reverse alarm sounds.
2. If the throttle lever is compressed
before complete reverse engage-
ment, the engine may shut down.
Always wait for the reverse icon to
illuminate and the reverse alarm to
sound before backing up.
3. To shift into forward, stop the snow-
mobile and allow the engine to idle
(under 3000 RPM); then press the
reverse button and release. The for-
ward selection will be complete.
4. After shifting from reverse to forward
(or from forward to reverse), apply
the throttle slowly and evenly to allow
the driven clutch to engage properly.
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NOTE: The reverse function is can-
celed whenever the engine is shut off.
Removable Seat
These snowmobiles are equipped with a
removable seat. To remove the seat,
remove the screw from the underside of
the seat; then lift on the back of the seat
and move it up and rearward to remove it.
746-088A
Heated Seat
This option can be adjusted with a HIGH
and LOW switch which will be located near
the gas tank cap.
! WARNING
Do not use high speed when backing
up. Control could be lost and injury
could occur.
CAUTION
Do not use high speed when backing
up. Damage to the drive belt and
driven clutch components may occur.
CAUTION
After reversing in deep powder snow
conditions, make sure the snowflap
does not become “caught up” in the
track. Track and/or snowflap damage
may occur.
CAUTION
Make sure to disconnect the seat
heater harness connector prior to
removing the seat.