Arctic Cat 400 - Shifting and Parking; Riding Techniques

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ATV Operation
Shifting
To shift the ATV, follow these steps:
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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.
 NOTE: The high range is for nor-
mal riding with light loads. The low
range is for carrying heavy loads or
trailer towing. Compared to HIGH
range, the LOW range position pro-
vides slower speed and greater
torque to the wheels.
3. To engage reverse gear from neutral,
move the shift lever outward and
rearward into the R position.
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
CAUTION
Always shift into low range when
operating on wet or uneven terrain,
when towing or pushing heavy loads,
and when using a plow. Failure to fol-
low this caution may result in prema-
ture V-belt failure or in damage to
related drive system components.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop before
attempting to shift from one range to
the other or into reverse. Always shift
on level ground, or engage the brake
lever lock before shifting into another
range or into reverse.
How to Handle the ATV
(Active Riding
Techniques)