OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Division II - Operation/
Maintenance
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3. Never “ride” the brake. Even main-
taining minimal pressure on the brake
lever will cause the brake pads to
drag on the disc and may overheat the
brake fluid.
Parking
Parking involves following the previous
rules for braking; then:
1. After the ATV stops, shift into neu-
tral.
2. Stop the engine using the engine stop
switch.
3. Turn off the ignition.
4. If you have to park on a hill, shift the
ATV into low gear; otherwise, try to
park only on level surfaces.
5. Engage the brake lever lock.
Dismounting the ATV
After you’ve followed the procedure for
parking, it’s time to dismount:
1. Double check that the brake lever
lock is engaged.
2. Swing your right leg over to the left
side of the seat.
3. Step to the ground on the left side of
the ATV.
Active riding involves moving your body.
You must learn to lean and 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
who don’t use safe riding techniques are
13 times more likely to have an ATV
accident than riders who have over 1
month of experience.
Safe riding techniques include:
•Riding
• Leaning, Weight Shift, and Balance
•Wide Turns
•Sharp Turns
•Quick Turns
• K-Turns
• Riding Uphill
• Riding Downhill
• Sidehilling/Traversing
•Swerving
• Crossing Obstacles
Riding
Once the engine’s warm, the ATV is
ready to go.
ATV-0012
1. Keep your feet on the footrests and
both hands on the handlebar.
2. Hold the brake lever, and release the
brake lever lock.
3. Shift into gear.
4. Release the brake slowly and apply
the throttle.
! WARNING
Excessive repetitive use of the
hydraulic brake for high speed stops
will cause overheating of the brake
fluid and premature brake pad wear
which will result in an unexpected
loss of brakes.
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved brake
fluid. Never substitute or mix differ-
ent types or grades of brake fluid.
Brake loss can result. Check brake
fluid level and pad wear before each
use. Brake loss can result in severe
injury or even death.
Handling the ATV
(Active Riding
Techniques)
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