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Arctic Cat XR 500 User Manual

Arctic Cat XR 500
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
www.arcticcat.com
XR 500/550/700
Do not remove this Operator’s Manual from this ATV
according to the guidelines and agreement with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Read this manual carefully.
It contains important safety
information.
UNDER
16
!
WARNING
Operating this ATV if you are under
the age of 16 increases your chance
of severe injury or death.
NEVER operate this ATV if you are
under 16.

Table of Contents

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Arctic Cat XR 500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandArctic Cat
ModelXR 500
CategoryOffroad Vehicle
LanguageEnglish

Summary

ATV Operation Hazards

Limited Warranty

Warranty Procedure and Owner Responsibility

Division I - Safety

General ATV Safety Precautions

Lists crucial safety rules for operating ATVs, including terrain, speed, and obstacles.

ATV Safety Alert

Key Safety Guidelines

Provides essential safety advice to avoid death or severe injury, including training, gear, and passenger rules.

Operating Hazards and Precautions

Training, Passenger, and Stunt Warnings

Warns about training, passengers, and stunts due to increased risk of injury.

Terrain and Protective Gear Warnings

Paved Surfaces, Rough Terrain, and Gear

Warns about paved surfaces, rough terrain, and the importance of protective gear.

Operational Safety Warnings

Alcohol, Drugs, Speed, and Checks

Warns against alcohol/drugs, excessive speed, and emphasizes pre-operation inspection.

Terrain Handling Warnings

Unfamiliar Terrain and Hill Operation

Advises caution on unfamiliar terrain and proper techniques for hill operation.

Hill Climbing and Turning Safety

Proper Hill Climbing and Turning

Explains safe methods for climbing hills and turning, warning against steep slopes.

Advanced Operation Safety

Steep Hills, Stalling, and Cargo Safety

Warns about steep hills, stalling, and cargo/towing safety to prevent accidents.

Obstacle, Modification, and Reverse Safety

Obstacles, Modifications, and Reverse Operation

Covers safe practices for obstacles, modifications, and operating in reverse.

Road and Water Operation Safety

Public Roads, Tires, and Water

Prohibits public road use, advises on tires, and cautions for water operation.

Throttle and Differential Lock Safety

Throttle, Differential Lock, and Brake Lever Lock

Warns about throttle use, differential lock engagement, and brake lever lock.

Prevention Strategies

Safe Riding Clothing and Gear

Details essential protective gear: helmet, eye protection, gloves, boots, long pants, and shirt.

Prevention: Gear and ATV Checks

Helmet Standards and ATV Condition Checks

Specifies helmet standards and outlines critical ATV checks before riding.

Prevention: Component Checks and Items

Throttle, Lights, Fluids, Chassis Checks

Details checks for throttle, lights, fluids, chassis, and miscellaneous items.

Active Riding Techniques

Understanding Weight Shift and Balance

Explains how body weight, balance, and forces affect ATV handling and the need for shifting weight.

Sound Judgment

Sound Judgment: Riding Environment

Night Riding and Trail Riding

Advises on precautions for night riding, avoiding paved surfaces, and trail riding techniques.

Sound Judgment: External Factors

Vehicle Interaction and Cargo Limitations

Advises on interacting with others and cargo weight/distribution impact on handling.

Sound Judgment: Load Capacity and Choices

ATV Load Capacity Ratings

Lists specific load limits for racks, tongue weight, and towing capacity.

Sound Judgment: Personal Condition and Laws

Physical Condition, Reckless Riding, and Laws

Emphasizes fitness, avoiding reckless riding, and checking local laws.

Sound Judgment: SIPDE Method

SIPDE: A Safety Decision Process

Explains the SIPDE (Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute) process for safe decision-making.

Supervision Responsibilities

Supervising Riders and Age Guidelines

Outlines supervision duties and reinforces age/experience guidelines for riders.

Division II - Operation and Maintenance

ATV Controls and Components

ATV Operation Basics

Mounting, Starting, and Shifting

Guides on mounting, starting engine, cold start, and shifting gears.

ATV Operation: Braking and Parking

ATV Operation: Riding Techniques

ATV Operation: Advanced Turning

ATV Operation: Hill Riding

ATV Operation: Sidehill, Swerve, and Obstacles

ATV Operation: Tips and Stopping

ATV Operation: Troubleshooting and Engine Stop

General Information: Controls and Switches

General Information: Switches and Indicators

General Information: Throttle and Power Steering

General Information: Gauges and Indicators

General Information: Display Indicators and Cautions

General Information: Fluids and Components

General Information: Racks and Transport

General Information: Lubricants and Fuel Handling

General Information: Break-In and Brakes

General Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Item Checklist and Intervals

Provides a schedule for regular maintenance tasks like checking battery, fluids, filters, and components.

General Maintenance: Cooling System

General Maintenance: Suspension and Lubrication

General Maintenance: Fluids and Filters

General Maintenance: Brakes

General Maintenance: Brakes and Boots

General Maintenance: Axles and Battery

General Maintenance: Battery Charging and Jump-Starting

General Maintenance: Jump-Starting Safety

General Maintenance: Spark Plug and Throttle

General Maintenance: Air Filter System

General Maintenance: Tires and Wheels

General Maintenance: Muffler and Lighting

General Maintenance: Headlight Aim and Fuses

General Maintenance: Electrical and Storage Compartment

Preparation for Storage

Preparation After Storage

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