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Vehicle Operation
Driving the Vehicle
Once the engine’s warm, the vehicle is
ready to be driven.
1. With the engine idling, press the foot
brake pedal to apply the brake; then
select the appropriate operating range
and/or direction with the shift lever.
2. Release the foot brake pedal and
press the accelerator to slowly add
power to start moving.
3. To slow down or stop, release the
accelerator and press the foot brake
pedal as necessary to slow or stop the
vehicle.
NOTE: See the chart below for
operating guidelines for vehicles
equipped with the “Rapid
Response” clutch system.
Situation
Operator Guideline
Transmission in park
Do not increase engine RPM above idle while in Park
as the clutch will engage and cause possible belt dam-
age.
Engine/belt insufficiently warmed up
(including low temperatures)
Before operating, place the transmission in Neutral
(keep brake applied) and vary engine RPM several
times. Allow the engine to warm up for a minimum of
two minutes. Operate under 30 MPH (48 km/h) for the
first two miles or the first five miles when temperature is
below freezing.
New drive belt
Follow the drive belt break-in procedure on the back of
this page.
Initial clutch engagement for operat-
ing the vehicle
Carefully employ quick, deliberate throttle application to
engage the clutch.
WARNING: Excessive throttle
may cause loss of vehicle control.
Operating at low speed
Use low range whenever operating at low speed.
Operating on an incline
Use low range whenever operating in an incline posi-
tion.
Loading onto a pickup or trailer
Use low range whenever loading vehicle.
Hauling heavy cargo/towing or push-
ing
Use low range whenever hauling/towing/pushing.
Operating in mud, snow, sand, or
other loose or soft terrain
Use low range whenever operating in loose or soft ter-
rain.
Stuck while operating
Use low range. Carefully employ quick, deliberate throt-
tle application to engage the clutch.
WARNING:
Excessive throttle may cause loss of vehicle con-
trol.
Operating in rough terrain or over
obstacles
Use low range whenever operating in rough terrain or
over obstacles.
Water in CVT housing
Drain CVT housing. Before operating, place the trans-
mission in Neutral (keep brake applied) and vary
engine RPM several times.
Drive belt failure
Remove drive belt and clean any debris from the CVT
housing. Install new Arctic Cat recommended drive
belt.
Vehicle vibrates at initial throttle appli-
cation when in gear
Slowly apply throttle from 0-5 mph on a flat surface. If
vehicle vibrates, check drive belt and replace if neces-
sary.
Incorrect drive belt
Use only Arctic Cat recommended drive belt.
Clutch malfunction
Check with authorized Arctic Cat ROV dealer.
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