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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Alterra 400

Alterra 400

Alterra 500

Alterra 500

www.arcticcat.com

UNDER

16

!

WARNING

Operating this ATV if you are under

the age of 16 increases your chance

of severe injury or death.

NEVER operate this ATV if you are

under 16.

Do not remove this Operator’s Manual from this ATV
according to the guidelines and agreement with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Read this manual carefully.
It contains important safety 
information.

Содержание ALTERRA 400

Страница 1: ...this ATV if you are under the age of 16 increases your chance of severe injury or death NEVER operate this ATV if you are under 16 Do not remove this Operator s Manual from this ATV according to the g...

Страница 2: ...FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH For your safety it is important all operators be properly trained to operate an ATV Training is available U S owners...

Страница 3: ...s without notice Division II of this manual covers opera tor related maintenance operating instructions and storage instructions If major repair or service is ever required contact an authorized Arcti...

Страница 4: ...Rack Loading Front and Rear 45 Trailering and Towing 45 Transporting ATV 45 Gasoline Oil Lubricant 46 Engine Break In 47 Burnishing Brake Pads 47 General Maintenance 48 62 Maintenance Schedule 48 Oil...

Страница 5: ...il you have mastered the turning techniques described in this manual on level ground Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backward when...

Страница 6: ...mplete a training course Always follow these age recommen dations A Y 12 is intended for use by chil dren age 12 or older and a T 14 is intended for use by an operator age 14 or older A child under 16...

Страница 7: ...supervision Call the CSC at 1 613 739 1535 ext 227 for more details Also available is a bilingual com puter based safety training program on a CD ROM from CATV call toll free at 1 877 470 2288 Au can...

Страница 8: ...n which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 6 Hangtags An Arctic Cat ATV comes with hangtags containing important safety information Anyone who rides the ATV should read and underst...

Страница 9: ...important safety information Anyone who rides the ATV should read and understand this information before riding The labels should be considered as permanent parts of the ATV If a label comes off or b...

Страница 10: ...ation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 8 Warning Labels Information Pour commander des Etiquettes de Mise en Garde gratuites voyez votre d taillant de autoris VTT Arctic Ca...

Страница 11: ...Children under the age of 16 may not have the skills abilities or judgment needed to operate the ATV safely and may be involved in a serious accident HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD A child under 16 should ne...

Страница 12: ...protection can result in an acci dent and increases your chances of a serious injury in the event of an accident Operating without protective clothing increases your chances of serious injury in the...

Страница 13: ...n accident HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always ride at a speed that is proper for the terrain visibility and operating condi tions and your experience WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Attempting wheelies jumps and...

Страница 14: ...Could result in the ATV overturning or going out of control HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain Always be alert to changing terrain conditions w...

Страница 15: ...Always follow the instructions in this Operator s Manual for carrying cargo or pulling a trailer WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss...

Страница 16: ...ver backwards Never go over the top of any hill at high speed An obstacle a sharp drop or another vehicle or person could be on the other side of the hill WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Stalling rolling bac...

Страница 17: ...surfaces such as ice go slowly and be very cautious in order to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating the ATV through deep or fast flowing water WH...

Страница 18: ...se of accessories All parts and accessories added to this ATV should be genuine Arctic Cat ATV com ponents designed for use on the ATV and should be installed and used according to instructions Never...

Страница 19: ...under your helmet and a snowmobile suit in the winter and lighter protective clothing in the summer Following is the minimum protection you need to wear during every ride ATV 0004 Helmet Your helmet i...

Страница 20: ...hassis 6 Miscellaneous Items 1 Tires and Wheels Correct tire pressure is crucial Consult the Specifications section of this Operator s Manual for tire pressure guidelines Incor rect tire pressure can...

Страница 21: ...u need to replace it A clogged filter can stop an engine Check your battery terminals for corrosion Also be sure to tighten any loose parts nuts or bolts You need to prepare for the unexpected Emergen...

Страница 22: ...in your pocket before you ride Without it you re anonymous Cellular Phone It may be necessary to make an urgent phone call Maps GPS Global Positioning System Maps may be unnecessary when you re famili...

Страница 23: ...w Active Riding is the second part of P A S S It involves an understanding of how your body weight balance gravity and physical forces affect the handling of the ATV Knowing how to shift your weight i...

Страница 24: ...rds that are eas ily identified during daytime are much more difficult to see and avoid When night riding make sure the lights are properly adjusted and in good working order Reduce speed do not over...

Страница 25: ...nce You have to maintain your ATV The General Maintenance section of this Operator s Manual tells you about taking care of your ATV If at any time abnor mal noises vibrations or improper func tioning...

Страница 26: ...hoices Alcohol and Drug Consumption It s extremely dangerous and often illegal to drink alcoholic beverages and ride Be aware of prescription and over the counter medications Drowsiness and impaired j...

Страница 27: ...e in your favorite areas The quick est way to have a land area closed is by riding over the regulations Group Behavior When riding in a group it is human nature to try to keep up with or out do those...

Страница 28: ...on for you to be firm Experienced Trained Riders If anyone is going to borrow your ATV you are responsible for their supervision Before they ride have them take the training course have them watch the...

Страница 29: ...18 9 cm 46 8 in Width Overall 114 3 cm 45 0 in Suspension Travel Front Rear 17 7 cm 7 0 in Tire Size Front 24 x 8 12 25 x 8 12 Tire Size Rear 24 x 10 12 25 x 10 12 Tire Inflation Pressure 34 5 kPa 5 0...

Страница 30: ...de Switch 9 Rear Foot Brake 10 Brake Lever Lock 11 Key Switch 12 Shift Lever 13 Throttle Limiter 14 Throttle Lever 15 DC Power Outlet 16 Taillight Brakelight 17 Operator s Manual Location 18 Headlight...

Страница 31: ...Follow these steps to start it up 1 Mount the ATV and sit down 2 Engage the brake lever lock 3 Turn on the ignition 4 Shift into neutral 5 Move the emergency stop switch to RUN 6 Press the starter but...

Страница 32: ...e left handlebar to apply both the front and rear brakes 2 If your wheels lock release them for a second then apply them again 3 Never ride the brake Even main taining minimal pressure on the brake le...

Страница 33: ...shift your weight into your turns to maintain control Your safety depends on using safe riding techniques Statistics from the U S Con sumer Product Safety Commission CPSC say that inexperienced riders...

Страница 34: ...side that s lift ing and make the turn wider if possible ATV 0013 ATV 0024 ATV 0025 Wide Turns Many ATV accidents happen during turns If you don t understand turning techniques it s easy for the ATV...

Страница 35: ...eep the ATV tires on the ground straighten out the handlebar as much as you can 5 Gradually increase your speed as you come out of the turn K Turns Use K turns if you accidentally stall while riding u...

Страница 36: ...you start climbing then maintain a steady pace 2 Lean as far forward as possible For steeper hills come off your seat to stand and lean forward 3 If you lose speed release the throttle so your front t...

Страница 37: ...t work stop and get off Dismount the ATV on the uphill side Swerving Swerving is usually an emergency reac tion to avoid an obstacle ATV 206 1 Ease off the throttle as you approach the obstacle 2 Tur...

Страница 38: ...ttention Reversing Skidding or Sliding Parking on a Hill Stalling on a Hill Crossing Water Crossing Roads Stopping the ATV Stopping the Engine Reversing It s tough to see things behind you 1 Go slowly...

Страница 39: ...side of the water 4 If you get stuck in the sludge or mud try rocking the ATV from side to side 5 Once you ve cleared the water briefly apply the brakes to make sure they work Crossing Roads Crossing...

Страница 40: ...position the valve will not allow gasoline to flow to the carburetor In the ON position the normal operating position gasoline will flow from the tank to the carburetor In this position 2 46 L 0 65 U...

Страница 41: ...m when the ignition switch is in the LIGHTS posi tion When the switch is in the HI posi tion the high beam will illuminate When the switch is in the LO position the low beam will illuminate When the s...

Страница 42: ...PM is needed in reverse depress and hold the override switch Throttle Lever XR186A Control engine RPM with the position of the throttle lever Operate this lever with the thumb Pushing it forward incre...

Страница 43: ...0 seconds then the LCD will return to normal However the tem perature icon will continue to flash 3 Mode Button Shifts the gauge through three set up modes speedome ter tachometer distance and time NO...

Страница 44: ...c the gauge will power up reset and shut down repeatedly until clock memory power is restored Always check the 10 amp memory fuse if this gauge condition is noted NOTE The engine hour meter will not a...

Страница 45: ...blank except a diagnostic trouble code DTC code will flash on the LCD and a wrench icon will be displayed whenever an elec tronic fuel injection malfunction is detected After 30 seconds the LCD will r...

Страница 46: ...gher than the F mark Seat Latch XR414 1 To remove the seat lift up on the latch release located at the rear of the seat then raise the rear of the seat and slide it rearward 2 To lock the seat into po...

Страница 47: ...on all four wheels and the following procedure be used 1 Engage the brake lever lock and place the transmission in gear 2 Secure the ATV with load rated hold down straps WARNING Make sure the loads o...

Страница 48: ...of moisture in the fuel system Recommended Engine Transmission Oil The recommended oil to use is Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic engine oil which has been specifically formulated for use in this...

Страница 49: ...s to load aiding the engine transmission component mating process and then unload allowing components to cool Although it is essential to place some stress on the engine components during break in car...

Страница 50: ...1 month Every 300 miles or 3 months Every 500 miles or 6 months Battery 54 I I Engine nuts and bolts I I Valve clearance I I Spark plug 57 I I I 57 Replace every 4000 miles or 18 months Oil cooler 400...

Страница 51: ...transmis sion gear can lower the temperature When filling the cooling system use a coolant water mixture of 60 40 or a cool ant water mixture which will satisfy the coldest anticipated weather conditi...

Страница 52: ...The shock absorber has a spring force adjustment sleeve with five adjustment positions to allow the spring to be adjusted for different riding and loading conditions If the spring action is too soft o...

Страница 53: ...oil in the filler hole Install filler plug 10 Start the engine while the ATV is outside on level ground and allow it to idle for a few minutes 11 Turn the engine off and wait approx imately one minut...

Страница 54: ...If it doesn t take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service Brake Hoses Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake hoses for cracks or other damage If found take the ATV to an authorized...

Страница 55: ...the brake is not firm the system must be bled NOTE Take the ATV to an autho rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for this service Gas Vent Hoses Make certain that the vent hose is securely connected to the ca...

Страница 56: ...ed with battery chargers and battery products NOTE Refer to all warnings and cautions provided with the battery or battery maintainer charger Loss of battery charge may be caused by ambient temperatur...

Страница 57: ...and the main tainer charger will change to pulse float maintenance If the battery falls below 12 9 DC volts the char ger will automatically start again at the first step of the charge sequence If the...

Страница 58: ...tive black jumper cable to the negative terminal 3 of the good battery B then attach the other clamp of the negative black jumper cable 4 to an unpainted metal surface A on the engine or frame well aw...

Страница 59: ...e spark plug be sure to tighten it securely A new spark plug should be tightened 1 2 turn once the washer contacts the cylinder head A used spark plug should be tightened 1 8 1 4 turn once the washer...

Страница 60: ...nd water wash all the dirt and oil off by squeezing the element not twisting it Wringing out or twisting the filter can cause damage 5 Rinse off any remaining soap 6 Remove any excess water from the e...

Страница 61: ...nce performed by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or a qualified tire repair station Tubeless Tire Repair Should a leak or flat tire occur due to a puncture the tire may be repaired using a plug ty...

Страница 62: ...The bulb portion of the headlight is fragile HANDLE WITH CARE When replacing the head light bulb do not touch the glass portion of the bulb If the glass is touched it must be cleaned with a dry cloth...

Страница 63: ...dlight aim 2 Measure the distance from the floor to the mid point of each headlight 3 Using the measurements obtained in step 2 make horizontal marks on the aiming surface 4 Make vertical marks which...

Страница 64: ...with the ATV Maintain the tool kit with the ATV at all times XR191A CAUTION Always replace a blown fuse with a fuse of the same type and rating If the new fuse blows after a short period of use consu...

Страница 65: ...cloth 7 Apply light oil to the upper steering post bushing and plungers of the shock absorbers 8 Tighten all nuts bolts cap screws and screws Make sure rivets hold ing components together are tight Re...

Страница 66: ...ery then install Con nect the battery cables making sure to connect the positive cable first 7 Check the entire brake systems fluid level pads etc all controls headlights taillight brakelight and head...

Страница 67: ...Thirty days from date of sale of ATV on Arctic Cat supplied batteries Exclusions to this warranty include normal wear abuse or corrosion and the following parts and items Tires CV Boots Torn or Punct...

Страница 68: ...nt the selling dealer has ceased to do business you have moved or you are in a location away from your selling dealer warranty may be performed by any authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer The authorized A...

Страница 69: ...pair and the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate The owner may be required to keep receipts and failed components in order to receive compensation Limitations This Emission Control System War...

Страница 70: ...nths or 3100 miles whichever comes first Components Covered The emissions warranty covers major emissions control components and emission related components listed as follows Engine Management and Sen...

Страница 71: ...control components If an emission related component on the ATV is defective the component will be repaired or replaced by any authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer Owner s Emission Control Warranty Respon...

Страница 72: ...ouncil directives EMC Directive 97 24 EC Date of Issue June 1997 EC Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Date of Issue May 2006 Issued by European Commission Type of Equipment All Terrain Vehicles Brand Nam...

Страница 73: ...ly available in the country in which the original retail purchase occurs to the original retail purchaser resident in that country or to a transferee resident in that country of the balance of the rem...

Страница 74: ...Place Stamp Here Fold Back CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP ARCTIC CAT INC PRODUCT SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPT P O BOX 810 THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701...

Страница 75: ...73 Maintenance Record DATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES...

Страница 76: ...74 Maintenance Record DATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES...

Страница 77: ...75 NOTES...

Страница 78: ...76 NOTES...

Страница 79: ...y If a complete engine must be replaced ask the dealer to notify Arctic Cat for correct registration information Record the Vehicle Identification Number and Engine Serial Number in the spaces provide...

Страница 80: ...2016 Arctic Cat Inc Trademarks ofArctic Cat Inc Thief River Falls MN 56701 218 681 9851 U S 204 982 1656 Canada p n 2260 982...

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