Arctic Cat Z Series 2006, Operator'S Manual

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20 GENERAL INFORMATION
REVERSE TRANSMISSION
The reverse transmission offers the
operator the convenience of being
able to back up the snowmobile
rather than having to turn the snow-
mobile around by hand. This fea-
ture, under most situations, should
not be used to free a stuck snowmo-
bile as it will tend to dig the skis
deeper into the snow. Before starting
the snowmobile, be sure the shift
lever is in the desired position for
either forward or reverse operation.
Always use minimal speed when
operating in reverse and come to a
complete stop before shifting from
either forward to reverse or reverse
to forward. Once you have shifted to
a new gear, apply slight throttle until
positive engagement of the shift has
been observed. To shift the reverse
transmission, use the following pro-
cedure:
1. Come to a complete stop.
2. Either push or pull the shift
lever to the desired position;
then apply slight throttle until
positive engagement of the shift
has been observed.
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No special maintenance is required
for the reverse transmission; how-
ever, if chattering is experienced
when the transmission is shifted into
reverse, the linkage may have to be
adjusted. Arctic Cat recommends
taking the snowmobile to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer
for this service. If not under war-
ranty, this service is at the discretion
and expense of the snowmobile
owner.
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NOTE: A warning buzzer will
sound when the transmission is
in the reverse position; however,
always check the position of the
shift lever before accelerating.
TOWING
If the snowmobile is to be towed by
another snowmobile, do not tow
using the loops in the skis. The tow
rope should be attached to the spin-
dles.
! WARNING
DO NOT stand behind the snow-
mobile or near the rotating track.
NEVER run the track at high speed
when the track is suspended.
! WARNING
Use caution and minimal speed
when operating the snowmo-
bile in reverse. Be sure the shift
lever is in the desired lever posi-
tion.