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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.
NOTE: If the throttle control lever
operates properly and the engine
does not start, a malfunctioning
monitor switch may be the problem.
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
.
However, if a dire emergency exists
wherein the engine must be started,
disconnect the throttle monitor
switch located in the right-side han-
dlebar control.
NOTE: If disconnection of the
throttle monitor switch is needed to
start the engine, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer for service as
soon as possible. If not under war-
ranty, this service is at the discretion
and expense of the snowmobile
owner.
NOTE: The monitor switch is now
bypassed. All other ignition/electrical
features (ignition switch, emergency
stop switch, headlight, taillight, and
brakelight) will operate properly.
Varying Altitude
Operation
Operating a snowmobile at varying alti-
tudes requires changes in performance
components. These changes affect drive
train components.
The altitude information decal is located
beneath the hood of the snowmobile.
NOTE: Just as important as cali-
brating the snowmobile for higher
altitudes is recalibrating the snow-
mobile when going to lower alti-
tudes. Always consult the altitude
decal beneath the hood of the snow-
mobile.
Crossfire models are initially set up at the
factory for operation between 0-3000 feet.
M-Series models are initially set up at the
factory for operation between 6000-9000
feet.
NOTE: Drive train changes can be
made by the snowmobile owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner does
not feel qualified, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer for this service.
This service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner
.
! WARNING
If the throttle control lever does not
work properly, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
START THE ENGINE.
! WARNING
Under no circumstances should dis-
connection of the throttle control wir-
ing harness be used as a substitute
for the monitor switch during normal
operation of the snowmobile. Per-
sonal injury and damage could occur
if the throttle system malfunctions or
if the operator is unable to stop the
engine in an emergency. If the snow-
mobile must be operated with a dis-
connected throttle control wiring
harness, EXTREME CAUTION MUST
BE TAKEN. NEVER EXCEED 10 MPH
WITH THE THROTTLE CONTROL
WIRING HARNESS DISCONNECTED.
