OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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2. On hydraulic brake models,
check the fluid level in the res-
ervoir. The brake fluid level
must be just below the high
mark in the brake fluid reser-
voir or visible in the sight glass.
Add Arctic Cat approved brake
fluid as necessary.
740-159A
0740-588
3. Test the throttle control lever by
completely compressing and
releasing it several times. The
lever MUST return to the idle
position quickly and com-
pletely.
4. Move the emergency stop
switch to the UP or RUN posi-
tion.
5. Insert key into ignition switch;
then rotate key to the RUN
position.
6. On carbureted models for a cold
engine, move the choke lever to
the full-choke position. If the
engine is warm, choking is nor-
mally not necessary.
0725-001
NOTE: On carbureted models
when the engine is being started
with aid of the choke, DO NOT
C O M P R E S S T H E T H R OT T L E
CONTROL LEVER. If the throttle
control lever is compressed, the
engine will not start because the
gas/air mixture will be too lean.
To start a warm engine, however,
the throttle control lever may
have to be compressed slightly.
! WARNING
Do not start the engine if the
brake system is not functioning
properly. Service the brake sys-
tem or have it properly repaired
prior to operating the snowmo-
bile. Serious personal injury or
even death may occur if the
brake system is not operating
properly.
! CAUTION
On liquid cooled models, always
check the coolant level before
starting the engine.
Summary of Contents for Z Series 2006
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