Operator`s manual

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CR027C
The passenger’s handwarmers are con-
trolled by a rocker-type switch located
beneath the right-side handgrip. There
are three positions on the switch (Low/
Off/High).
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 NOTE: Operating handwarmers,
lights, and/or other accessories at low
engine RPM for extended time may
cause excessive battery discharge
resulting in erratic engine operation.
Hand Brake
The hand brake is considered to be the
normal operating (main) brake. It should
be applied whenever a braking situation
is needed.
Apply the brake by compressing the
brake lever toward the handlebar.
Brake Lever Lock
To engage and release the brake lever
lock, use the following procedure.
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1. Squeeze the hand brake two or three
times and release it.
2. Depress and hold the brake lever
lock.
3. While holding in on the brake lever
lock, squeeze the brake lever.
 NOTE: It will click as it engages
and the brake lever will not return
to its released position.
4. Release the brake lever lock by
squeezing the brake lever. It will
return to its released position.
Check to make sure the brake lever lock
engages properly and that the brake
(when engaged) locks the wheels.
1. Pump the brake lever 2 or 3 times.
2. Engage the brake lever lock.
3. Attempt to push the ATV.
 NOTE: The brake lever lock must
lock the wheels. If it doesn’t, take
the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat
ATV dealer for service.
CAUTION
Always charge a discharged battery
prior to storage or severe battery
damage may occur (See GENERAL
MAINTENANCE - BATTERY in this
manual.
! WARNING
Always check to be sure that the
brake lever lock has been disengaged
before operating the ATV. An accident
could result if the brake lever lock is
left engaged while the ATV is oper-
ated. The brake may relax if left
engaged for a long period of time.
This could cause an accident; there-
fore, do not leave the ATV on a hill
depending on the brake lever lock.
Always block the downhill side of the
wheels if leaving the ATV on a hill or
park the ATV in a sidehill position.