ATV Operation 2. Engage the parking brake. Basic Operating Maneuvers 3. Shift into neutral. 4. Turn on the ignition. Active riding and basic maneuvers are the foundation of your ATV ride. Without basic skills, it’s impossible to move to this level— active riding. These are your basic maneuvers: 5. Pull the starter lever. 6. Let the engine warm up. Starting A Cold Engine NOTE: It is very important not to touch or compress the throttle lever during the starting procedures. Mounting the ATV (Operator) Mounting the TRV (Passenger) Starting the Engine Starting a Cold Engine Shifting Braking/Stopping Parking Dismounting the ATV Mounting the ATV (Operator) 1.
From the left side, grab the left-side handlebar, apply the brake, and put your left foot on the footrest. 1. Turn off all electrical accessories (hand warmer, lights, etc.); then rotate the ignition switch key to the first position (ON) leaving the head- lights OFF. Note that the N is indi- cated on the LCD. 2. Pull back on the starter lever for a maximum eight seconds. NOTE: Do not touch the throttle lever until the engine has run for at least 3 minutes. 2. Grab the right-side handlebar. DIVISION II - OPERATION/ MAINTENANCE 3. Swing your leg over the seat and set your right foot down on the right- side footrest. 3.
Allow the engine to warm up for approximately 2-3 minutes or until the ATV will accelerate without hes- itating. Shifting The Arctic Cat ATV with an automatic transmission has a dual-range transmis- sion with reverse. To shift the ATV, fol- low these steps: 5. Always keep your feet planted on the footrests. Mounting the TRV (Passenger) 1. After the operator is seated and has the brake firmly applied, with your left hand, grasp the left shoulder of the operator, and with your right hand grasp the backrest; then swing your leg over the seat and set your right foot down on the right-side footrest. 4. Get seated in a comfortable position. 2.
Get seated in a comfortable position and keep hands firmly on the handholds. 3. Always keep your feet planted on the footrests. Starting the Engine Always start with the ATV on a flat, level surface. Carbon monoxide poisoning can kill you, so keep your ATV outside while it’s running. Follow these steps to start it up: CF130B 1. To engage the high range from neu- tral, move the shift lever forward. 2. To engage the low range from high range, move the shift lever outward and forward. 1. Climb up onto the ATV and sit down. 25