Arctic Prowler XT Manuel de l'opérateur

PROWLER® XT™PROWLER® XTX™PROWLER® XTZ™Do not remove this Operator’s Manual from this ROVaccording to the guidelines and agreement with the U.S.Consum

! 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 HAZARDOperating

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 (550/700)(1000)Four-Cycle/Liquid Cooled

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

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 Operation1. To select reverse gear from park,move the shift lever upward one posi-tion until the letter “R” is displayedon the LCD gauge.2.

21Vehicle Operation2. Set the parking brake or place thetransmission in park; then turn off theignition.3. If you have to park on a hill, shift tolow

22Vehicle Operation NOTE: Use minimum braking (asnecessary) to maintain a slowspeed.Crossing ObstaclesCrossing obstacles can be hazardous.There is al

23Vehicle Operation4. Once you’ve cleared the water,briefly apply the brakes to make surethey work. NOTE: Light pedal pressure orpumping the brakes f

24General InformationVehicle Identification NumbersThis vehicle has two identification num-bers: Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) and Engine Serial

25RUN position — The ignition circuit iscomplete and the engine can run. The keycannot be removed in this position.START position — The ignition circu

26Foot BrakeThe foot brake is the only service brake,and it should be applied whenever brak-ing is needed.Apply the brake by pressing the brakepedal d

27PR745APark Indicator Light (XT/XTZ)When the parking brake is applied, theindicator light will illuminate.PR745BHeadlight SwitchPR814BUse the headlig

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

28Seat BeltsThis vehicle is equipped with seat beltsfor the operator and the passenger. Tofasten and release the seat belt properly,use the following

29The EPS system is battery system pow-ered; therefore, the battery must be ingood condition and fully charged. Powerdelivery and overload protection

30B. Press and hold the Set/Reset But-ton (4) until the minutes stopscrolling and the hour displaystarts to scroll. Momentarilyrelease when the correc

31To select the odometer (ODO), trip #1(T1), or trip #2 (T2), press the ModeButton (3) to enter the selectionmode; then press the Mode Button tountil

32 NOTE: Clock memory power issupplied through the 15-ampaccessory fuse and verified duringgauge “power-up” and reset. In theevent of clock memory po

334. Set/Reset Button - Press and releaseto shift between Odometer, Trip 1,Trip 2, Engine Hour Meter, andClock. Press and hold while Trip 1 orTrip 2 a

3413. Odometer/Trip Meter Indicator Dis-play - Displays which function (ODO,Trip, or Trip 2) is selected.14. Speedometer/Tachometer Needle(digital/ana

35Tongue Weight - Weight on trailertongue.Accessory Weight - Winch, gun scab-bard brackets, snow plow, etc.Front Tongue and Storage Compart-ment Weigh

36PR073A NOTE: Suitable hold-down strapsare available from your Arctic Catdealer. Ordinary rope is not recom-mended because it can stretchunder load.

37Filling Gas TankSince gasoline expands as its temperatureincreases, the gas tank must be filled toits rated capacity only. Expansion roommust be mai

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

38General Maintenance NOTE: Proper maintenance ofthis vehicle is important for opti-mum performance. Follow the Main-tenance Schedule and all ensuing

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

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

41 NOTE: When the vehicle isoperated in extremely coldweather (-23° C/-10° F or colder),a small amount of leakage may bepresent. Unless the leakage i

4211. Install the center console; then installthe driver and passenger seats makingsure they are securely latched.Front Differential/Rear Drive Gear L

43 NOTE: The brake fluid reservoir islocated on top of the master cylin-der under the hood.2. Press the brake pedal several times tocheck for firmnes

442. Remove both front wheels.3. Inspect the four tie rod boots forcracks, tears, or perforations.4. Check the tie rod end free-play bygrasping the ti

45800E NOTE: The maintainer/chargerwill charge the battery to 95%capacity at which time the Mainte-nance Charge Indicator (D) will illu-minate and th

462. Inspect the battery for any signs ofelectrolyte leaks, loose terminals, orbulging sides. Leaking or bulging bat-tery cases may indicate a frozen

47 NOTE: Have the battery and elec-trical system checked prior to oper-ating the vehicle again.Spark Plug(s)This vehicle comes equipped with a speci-

! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 3DIVISION I - SAFETYTHIS VEHICLE IS NOT A TOY

488. Clean any dirt or debris from insidethe filter housing.9. Inspect the drain beneath the mainhousing for debris and for propersealing.PR805A10. In

49Tubeless Tire RepairShould a leak or flat tire occur due to a punc-ture, the tire may be repaired using a plug-type repair. If the damage is from a

50To replace the headlight bulb, use the fol-lowing procedure.1. Remove the wiring harness connectorfrom the back of the headlight. 2. Grasp the bulb

51FusesThe fuses are located in a power distribu-tion module under the driver seat. If thereis any type of electrical system failure,always check the

52HDX187AROPSInspect the Rollover Protection Structure(ROPS) for any deformation, twisting,cracking, missing or damaged fasteners,loose fasteners, mod

53Preparation For StorageArctic Cat recommends the followingprocedure to prepare the vehicle for stor-age. An authorized Arctic Cat dealershould perfo

54Preparation After Storage Taking this vehicle out of storage andcorrectly preparing it will assure manymiles and hours of trouble-free riding.Arctic

55Maintenance RecordDATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED/NOTES

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 ControlStatement/Warranty Coverage - ROV(U.S. Only)STATEMENT/WARRANTYArctic Cat warrants to the original retail purchaser, and eac

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 Back CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIPARCTIC CAT INC.PRODUCT SERVICE ANDWARRANTY DEPT.P.O. BOX 810THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701PlaceStampHere

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. 6Warning Labels PR730B

! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 7Location of Parts and Controls PR731APR734AP