Arctic Cat Prowler HDX Instrukcja Operatora

PROWLER® 500 HDX™Do not remove this Operator’s Manual from this ROV according to the guidelines and agreement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety C

! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 8Warnings! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating

! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 9Warnings! WARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDOperating t

! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 10Warnings! WARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDOperating

! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 11Warnings! WARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDAttempting

! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 12Warnings! WARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDFailing to

! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 13WarningsNever Operate Up Or Down Hills Stee

! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 14Warnings! WARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDImproperly

! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 15Warnings ! WARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDOverloadi

16Warnings ! WARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDOperating through or over thick or sharp brush, timber, debris, or rocks.WHAT CAN HAPPENSerious injury or death.

17DIVISION II - OPERATION/MAINTENANCESpecifications Specifications subject to change without notice.ENGINEType Four-Cycle/Liquid CooledBore x Stroke 8

This vehicle can be hazardous to operate.A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during what you think are routine maneu-vers such as driving

18Vehicle OperationPre-Start/Pre-Operation ChecklistItem RemarksBrake System Pedal firm - near top of travel.Fluid at proper level.Check for fluid lea

19Vehicle OperationStarting the VehicleAlways start with the vehicle on a flat,level surface. Carbon monoxide poison-ing can kill you, so keep the veh

20Vehicle Operation3. To select reverse gear from park,move the shift lever upward one posi-tion until the letter “R” is displayedon the LCD gauge.HDX

21Vehicle OperationParkingParking involves following the previousrules for braking; then:1. After the vehicle stops, shift into park.2. Then turn off

22Vehicle OperationNEVER OPERATE UP OR DOWN HILLS STEEPER THAN 15°Driving DownhillAlways drive straight down the hill andalways avoid hills steeper th

23Vehicle Operation2. Keep your foot off the brake untilyou’re out of the skid.3. Stop and shift into four-wheel drive.Crossing WaterThis vehicle can

24Vehicle Operation4. Practice driving in an open snow-cov-ered or ice-covered area at slowspeeds before driving on snow-cov-ered or ice-covered trail

25General InformationVehicle Identification NumbersThis vehicle has two identification num-bers: Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) and Engine Serial

26Drive Select SwitchHDX108CThis switch allows the operator to oper-ate the vehicle in either two-wheel drive(rear wheels) or four-wheel drive (allwhe

27HDX108BNOTE: The vehicle must be in 4WDto activate the reverse override.Accelerator Pedal Press down on the pedal to increaseengine RPM and vehicle

1ForewordCongratulations and thank you from Arc-tic Cat Inc. for purchasing an ARCTICCAT® Prowler. Built with American engi-neering and manufacturing

28HDX188Cargo BoxThe cargo box on this ROV can be con-verted to a “flat-bed” cargo platform. Toconvert your cargo box to a flat-bed, usethe following

295. Remove the stake pocket retainingbolts, jam nuts, and forward tie boltclip nuts and secure in a safe placewith the machine screws and bush-ings f

30HDX1226. Secure the tailgate stop-cables to thetailgate with the machine screws andbushings making sure the bushingengages the cable as shown. Tight

31HDX0942. To lower the cargo box, use the boxhandle to push down firmly on thefront of the box. The box will automat-ically lock into position and an

32 NOTE: When the bottom segmentflashes, approximately 3.5 L (0.92 U.S.gal.) of gasoline remains in the tank.3. Mode Button - Press and release toshi

33 NOTE: Debris in front of the engine(or packed between the cooling fins ofthe radiator) can reduce coolingcapacity. Using a garden hose, washthe ra

34Load Capacity RatingsThis vehicle must always be loaded inaccordance with the Load Capacity Rat-ings chart. Under no circumstancesshould the Vehicle

35TransportingWhen transporting, Arctic Cat recom-mends that the vehicle be in its normaloperating position (on all four wheels)and the following proc

36OILCHARTJ NOTE: If the vehicle will be oper-ated under severe conditions(heavy pulling or loading, extremelyhigh ambient air temperatures, orextend

37During the first 10 hours of operation,always use less than ½ throttle. Varying theengine RPM during the break-in periodallows the components to “lo

2Table of ContentsForeword...1Parts and Accessories ... 1DIVISION I - SAFETYSafet

38General Maintenance NOTE: Proper maintenance of theATV is important for optimum perfor-mance. Follow the MaintenanceSchedule and all ensuing mainte

39I = Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, replace as necessary T = Tighten R = ReplaceC = Clean* = Dealer maintenance**When using Arctic Cat ACX All

40Liquid Cooling SystemNOTE: Debris in the engine com-partment or packed between the cool-ing fins of the radiator can reducecooling capability. Usin

41PR015 NOTE: Before attempting toadjust suspension, clean dirt anddebris from the sleeve and removeload from the suspension; then usethe spanner wre

42HDX234A4. Remove the drain plug from the bot-tom of the engine and drain the oilinto a drain pan.5. Use an appropriate oil filter wrench toremove th

434. After all the oil has been drained,install the drain plugs and tighten to45 in.-lb.5. Pour recommended oil into each fillerhole.6. Install the fi

44Ball Joint Boots (Upper and Lower/Right and Left)CC7911. Secure the vehicle on a support standto elevate the front wheels.2. Remove both front wheel

451. When charging a battery in the vehi-cle, be sure the ignition switch is inthe OFF position.NOTE: Be sure to maintain thefluid of the battery at

466. The battery will charge to 95% of itscapacity at which time the Mainte-nance Charge Indicator (D) will illu-minate.NOTE: For optimal charge and

470744-527NOTE: Some jumper cables may bethe same color but the clamps or endswill be color-coded red and black.7. Attach one clamp of the negative(b

! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 3DIVISION I - SAFETYThis vehicle is not a toy

48Air Inlet Pre-FilterThis vehicle is equipped with a foam pre-filter to filter dirt from the inlet air priorto reaching the main air filter. NOTE: T

494. Fill a wash pan larger than the ele-ment with a non-flammable cleaningsolvent; then dip the element in thesolvent and wash it. NOTE: Foam Air Fi

50The use of worn-out tires on this vehicleis very dangerous. A tire is considered tobe worn out when the depth of the treadis less than 3 mm (1/8 in.

51HDX241A4. Remove the three cap screws secur-ing the spark arrester assembly to themuffler.HDX243A5. Using a suitable brush, clean the car-bon deposi

526. Position the taillight/brakelightassembly on the rear ROPS tube; thentighten the mounting screws securely.Checking/Adjusting Headlight AimThe hea

53PR049AStorage Compartment/ToolsA basic tool kit located under the seat(passenger side) is provided with thisvehicle. Maintain the tool kit with thev

54Preparation for StorageArctic Cat recommends the followingprocedure to prepare the vehicle for stor-age. An authorized Arctic Cat dealershould perfo

55Preparation after StorageTaking this vehicle out of storage andcorrectly preparing it will assure manymiles and hours of trouble-free riding.Arctic

56Limited WarrantyArctic Cat Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Arctic Cat) extends a limited warranty as described below oneach new Arctic Cat ROV it a

57Warranty Procedure/Owner ResponsibilityAt the time of sale, an ATV Rider Training Certificate and Owner Registration form is to be com-pleted by the

! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 4Safety AlertYou should be aware that THIS VE

58U.S. EPA Emission Control Statement/Warranty Coverage (U.S. Only)STATEMENT/WARRANTYArctic Cat warrants to the original retail purchaser, and each su

59Change of Address, Ownership, or Warranty TransferArctic Cat Inc. keeps on file the current name and address of the ownerof this vehicle. This allow

Fold BackCHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIPARCTIC CAT INC.PRODUCT SERVICE ANDWAR R ANT Y DEP T.P.O. BOX 810THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701PlaceStampHere

61Maintenance RecordDATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED/NOTES

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Identification Numbers Record1. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:The key identification number is stamped on the key as shown in the illustration.Record this

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! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 5Warning LabelsPour commander des Etiquettes

! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 6Warning Labels HDX189A

! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 7Location of Parts and Controls HDX184AHDX181