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- Page 1 DVX 90 90 UTILITY 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.
- Page 2 Labels should be considered as permanent parts of the ATV. If a label not related to personal injury. comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Arctic Cat dealer for a NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to replacement.
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Page 3: Foreword
Division I - Rider Awareness/ Arctic Cat and the ATV Safety Institute recommend that all ATV opera- Responsibility tors ride the appropriate-sized ATV according to age. Foreword Speed Limitations Category Age (Years) NOTES (MPH) Congratulations and thank you from Arctic Cat Inc. for purchasing an ®... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Basic Operating Maneuvers ..............27 Warranty Procedure/Owner Responsibility..........55 Starting the Engine ............... 27 Arctic Cat Emission Control System Limited Warranty......56 BONE-C..................27 U.S. EPA Emission Control Statement/Warranty Coverage - ATV (U.S. Only) Starting A Cold Engine ..............28 Declaration of Conformity ................ - Page 5 Do not turn at excessive speed. • Never operate an ATV without proper instruction. Take a training course. • Always have the ATV checked by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer if it Beginners should receive training from a certified instructor. Contact an has been involved in an accident.
- Page 6 AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN • Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or in water deeper than the footrests. Remember that wet brakes may have reduced stopping capa- BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. bility. Test your brakes after leaving water. If necessary, apply them lightly several times to let friction dry out the pads.
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Page 7: Atv Safety Alert
ATV Safety Alert * EVERY ARCTIC CAT BRAND ATV IS DESIGNED FOR A CER- TAIN AGE GROUP. NEVER RIDE AN ATV THAT IS NOT The Consumer Product Safety Commission has concluded that ALL- DESIGNED FOR YOUR AGE GROUP. THE OPERATOR’S MAN- TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV’s) may present a risk of DEATH or... -
Page 8: Rider Training Course
Rider Training Course Arctic Cat sponsors a free Rider Training Course to teach ATV riding skills or to reinforce current riding skills. First-time purchasers without any previous ATV riding experience will receive a $100.00 coupon from Arctic Cat through the SVIA/ASI after completing the training course (U.S. -
Page 9: Hangtag & Warning Labels (Dvx)
Cat ATV dealer for a replacement. Pour commander des Etiquettes de Mise en Garde gratuites, voyez votre détaillant de autorisé VTT Arctic Cat pour le numéro de pièce 1436-485. KM822E ! WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. -
Page 10: Hangtag & Warning Labels (Utility)
Hangtag & Warning Labels (Utility) Your Arctic Cat ATV comes with a hangtag and several labels containing important safety information. Anyone who rides the ATV should read and understand this information before riding. The labels should be considered as permanent parts of the ATV. If a label... -
Page 11: Warnings
It is not for carrying pas- For more information about the training course, contact an autho- sengers. rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or call 1-800-887-2887 (U.S.) or 1-613- ! WARNING 739-1535 (Canada). POTENTIAL HAZARD ! WARNING Operating this ATV on paved surfaces. - Page 12 Warnings ! WARNING ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this ATV without wearing an Operating this ATV on public streets, approved motorcycle helmet, eye protec- roads, or highways. tion, and protective clothing. WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CAN HAPPEN You can collide with another vehicle. Operating without an approved helmet HOW TO AVOID THE increases your chances of a severe head...
- Page 13 Warnings ! WARNING ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD POTENTIAL HAZARD Failure to inspect the ATV before operating. Operating this ATV at excessive speeds or removing the speed limit- Failure to properly maintain the ATV. ing device from the ATV. WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CAN HAPPEN Increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
- Page 14 Warnings ! WARNING ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD POTENTIAL HAZARD Turning improperly. Removing hands from handlebar or feet from footrests during opera- tion. WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CAN HAPPEN ATV could go out of control, causing a collision or rollover. Removing even one hand or foot can reduce your ability to control the HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ATV or could cause you to lose your balance and fall off the ATV.
- Page 15 Warnings ! WARNING ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD POTENTIAL HAZARD Climbing hills improperly. Going down a hill improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause the Could cause loss of control or cause the ATV to overturn. ATV to overturn.
- Page 16 Warnings ! WARNING ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD POTENTIAL HAZARD Stalling, rolling backwards, or improp- Operating the ATV with improper tires or with improper or uneven tire erly dismounting while climbing a hill. pressure. WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could result in the ATV overturning. Use of improper tires on the ATV, or operation of the ATV with improper or uneven tire pressure, may cause loss of control increas- HOW TO AVOID THE...
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Page 17: Warnings
All parts and accessories added to this ATV should Driving the ATV with the brake lever lock engaged could cause a be genuine Arctic Cat ATV components designed for use on the ATV change in handling or loss of brakes and cause an accident. -
Page 18: Prevention
Prevention Helmet Overview There are several types of helmets on the Helmets should have market, but make sure you wear a helmet When using an ATV, prevention is the name of the game. “Had you only one of these: that complies with the current standards known”... -
Page 19: Condition Of The Atv
Prevention 5. Chassis Eye Protection 6. Miscellaneous Items Wear eye protection, such as goggles, to completely surround your eyes to One easy way to remember what parts you need to check is by using the prevent getting dirt or other items in your eyes. Sunglasses are not recom- acronym “T-CLOC.”... -
Page 20: First Aid And Survival
Prevention 6. Miscellaneous Items Inspect your air filter. Look for debris or B. Throttle Check: damage that may indicate you need to 1. Air filter replace it. A clogged filter can stop an The throttle should have a free, smooth engine. -
Page 21: Prevention
Prevention Maps/GPS (Global Positioning System) Maps may be unnecessary when you’re familiar with the area. But when Water you’re riding on unfamiliar trails, it’s good to know where you are, Water is so important that you need to carry it regardless of the duration what’s coming up, and how to get back. -
Page 22: Active Riding
Active Riding Overview “Active Riding” is the second part of “P.A.S.S.” It involves an under- standing of how your body weight, balance, gravity, and physical forces affect the handling of the ATV. For example, when you drive a car quickly into a sharp turn, your body is pulled to the outside of the vehi- cle by centrifugal force. -
Page 23: Sound Judgment
Sound Judgment Terrain Always pay close attention to the terrain you’re on even if it is familiar Those Around You to you. You can’t assume that the landscape you’re used to doesn’t change. Changes to landscape can happen at nearly any time. Fences can People do all kinds of things that you can’t predict or control. -
Page 24: Equipment
ATV is detected, DO NOT OPERATE THE ATV. might be on those same trails. These are signs currently used in some Take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for inspection and areas to designate trail types and restrictions. -
Page 25: Sipde
Sound Judgment Load Capacity Ratings (Utility) Laws and Regulations Arctic Cat ATV Load Capacity Ratings Any police officer will tell you that ignorance of the law is no defense. Item Specifications Your best defense is to check out your local, state, or provincial ATV laws before riding. -
Page 26: Supervision
Overview You’re responsible for supervising those who ride your ATV. Your wis- Arctic Cat and the ATV Safety Institute recommend that all ATV opera- dom is valuable... it’ll bring them all back safely - your friends, your tors ride the appropriate-sized ATV according to age. -
Page 27: Preface
Cat ATV, to become thoroughly familiar with its basic operation, main- Arctic Cat ATV. For a complete list of accessories, refer to the current tenance, and storage procedures. Read and understand the entire Opera- Arctic Cat ATV Accessory Catalog. -
Page 28: Atv Specifications
Engine Oil Capacity (Approx) 0.8 L (0.84 U.S. qt) purchased may differ slightly Gasoline (Recommended) 87 Octane Regular Unleaded from those shown in the fig- Engine Oil (Recommended) Arctic Cat ACX All Weather (Synthetic) ures of this manual. Headlights 12V/35W KM911B Brakelight 12V/5W... -
Page 29: Atv Operation
Emergency Starting 4. Get seated in a comfortable position. This Arctic Cat ATV has an emergency kick starter to use if the electric 5. Always keep your feet planted on the footrests. starter becomes inoperative. To use the starter, follow this procedure. -
Page 30: Starting A Cold Engine
ATV Operation 1. Compress both right and left brake levers on the handlebars to apply both the front and rear brakes. Starting A Cold Engine 2. If your wheels lock, release them for a second; then apply them NOTE: It is very important not to touch or compress the again. -
Page 31: Tips
ATV Operation 3. Shift your weight forward. Your safety depends on using safe riding techniques. Statistics from the Sometimes your ATV may not respond and goes straight ahead instead U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) say that inexperi- of letting you turn. Here’s how to handle it: enced riders who don’t use safe riding techniques are 13 times more 1. -
Page 32: Riding Uphill
ATV Operation 9. Get back on the ATV from the uphill side, and keep your weight shifted uphill when you sit down. K-Turns 10. Start the engine and follow the method for riding downhill. Use K-turns if you accidentally stall while riding uphill; you need to take action before the ATV rolls backward down the hill. -
Page 33: Wide Turns
ATV Operation 2. Lightly apply the brakes and ease up on the throttle. Sidehilling/Traversing Wide Turns Sidehilling is considered an advanced skill; it’s really tricky and unpre- About 20% of ATV accidents happen during turns. If you don’t under- dictable. So, whether your skills are advanced or not, try to avoid this stand turning techniques, it’s easy for the ATV to get away from you by kind of riding. -
Page 34: Crossing Water
ATV Operation 2. Don’t pull up on the handlebar. 4. If shifting your weight and balance aren’t enough to keep the ATV 3. Don’t apply the throttle. tires on the ground, straighten out the handlebars as much as you can. Crossing Water 5. -
Page 35: Atv Operation
ATV Operation NOTE: After riding through water, mud, snow, or slush, it is important to dry the brake system before parking the ATV. Cold Weather Driving NOTE: Check that all control levers move freely. Make sure ! WARNING that the footrests are free of ice and snow. -
Page 36: General Information
KM037A service, accessories, or warranty. If a Apply the brakes by compressing the brake levers toward the handlebar. complete engine must be replaced, ask the dealer to notify Arctic Cat for Brake Lever Lock correct registration information. Ignition Switch Key To engage and release a brake lever lock, use the following procedure. -
Page 37: Throttle Lever
4. Release the brake lever lock by compressing the brake lever. It will STOP position — The ignition cir- return to its released position. cuit is off. The engine cannot be started or will not run. If the engine Check to make sure the brake lever lock engages properly and that the stop switch is used to stop engine brake (when engaged) locks the wheels. -
Page 38: Shift Lever
Shift Lever 1. Loosen the jam nut (A). 1. To shift into forward gear, pull 2. Turn the throttle limiter screw out and upward on the shift clockwise decrease lever until the transmission engine RPM maximum or engages in the forward gear. counterclockwise to increase engine RPM maximum. -
Page 39: Gas/Vent Hoses
Gas/Vent Hoses NOTE: The oil level stick should be threaded into the Replace the gas hose every two years. Damage from aging may not engine crankcase for check- always be visible. Do not bend or obstruct the routing of the carburetor ing purposes. -
Page 40: Transporting Atv
Transporting ATV CAUTION When transporting the ATV, Arctic Cat recommends that the ATV be in its normal operating position (on all four wheels) and the following pro- Do not use white gas. Only Arctic Cat approved gasoline addi- cedure be used. -
Page 41: Engine Break-In
ATV may be taken to an authorized ! WARNING Arctic Cat ATV dealer for this initial service. Do not overfill or over-flow gasoline when filling the gas tank. A fire hazard could materialize. Always allow the engine to... -
Page 42: General Maintenance
C = Clean L = Lubricate R = Replace T = Tighten * = Dealer maintenance ** = When using Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic oil, oil change interval can be increased to every 1,000 miles or every year. -
Page 43: Shock Absorbers
Shock Absorbers 4. Install the screen/filter cap, spring, and screen. Tighten to Each shock absorber should be visibly checked weekly for excessive fluid 11 ft-lb. leakage (some seal leakage may be observed but it does not indicate the shock is in need of replacement), cracks or breaks in the lower case, or a bent shock 5. -
Page 44: Hand Brake System
3. Remove the drain plug from the NOTE: The brake lever lock must lock the rear wheels. If not, bottom of the transmission and take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service. drain the lubricant into a drain Adjusting Brakes pan. -
Page 45: Protective Rubber Boots
NOTE: The hydraulic brake must lock the rear wheels. If 4. Check the tie rod end free-play by grasping the tie rod near the end not, take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for and attempting to move it up and down. - Page 46 minal of the battery; then connect the black terminal lead of the NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the use of the CTEK Multi charger to the negative terminal of the battery. US 800 or the CTEK Multi US 3300 for battery maintenance charging.
- Page 47 Jump-Starting 12-volt DC, negative ground electrical system. NOTE: Arctic Cat does not recommend jump-starting a vehi- CAUTION cle with a dead battery but rather to remove the battery, service it, and correctly charge it; however, in an emergency, it may be Always make sure the electrical systems are of the same voltage necessary to jump-start a vehicle.
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Page 48: Spark Plug
(-) terminal (3) of the good battery (B); then attach the other clamp of the negative (black) jumper cable (4) to an unpainted Consult an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer if the plug insulator is not metal surface (A) on the engine or frame well away from the dead a light brown color. -
Page 49: Engine Idle Rpm Adjustment
To properly adjust the idle, a tachometer is necessary. If one is not avail- the cable. able, take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer. 4. There should be approxi- To adjust idle RPM: mately 6 mm (1/4 in.) free-... -
Page 50: Tires
7. Clean any dirt or debris from inside the air cleaner. Be sure no dirt related items are not available, have this maintenance performed by an enters the carburetor. authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or a qualified tire repair station. 8. Install the air filter and housing cover making sure the rubber seal CAUTION is in place;... -
Page 51: Wheels
NOTE: The bulb portion of the headlight is fragile. HANDLE WITH Use only Arctic Cat approved tires when replacing tires. Fail- CARE. When replacing the head- ure to do so could result in unstable ATV operation. light bulb, do not touch the glass Tubeless Tire Repair portion of the bulb. -
Page 52: Fuse
CAUTION Always replace a blown fuse with a fuse of the same type and rating. If the new fuse blows after a short period of use, consult an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer immediately. -
Page 53: Preparation For Storage
Remove the air filter housing cover and air filter. Start the 10. Store the ATV indoors in a level position. engine and allow it to idle; then using Arctic Cat Engine Preserver, rapidly inject the preserver into the air filter opening for a period of CAUTION 10 to 20 seconds. -
Page 54: Preparation After Storage
Taking the ATV out of storage and correctly preparing it will assure many miles and hours of trouble-free riding. Arctic Cat recommends the 7. Check the entire brake system (cables, shoes, etc.), all controls, and following procedure to prepare the ATV. -
Page 55: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record DATE SERVICE PERFORMED/NOTES... -
Page 56: Limited Warranty
Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 1. Six months from the date of sale — for an Arctic Cat ATV used for recreational consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Arctic Cat’s purposes. -
Page 57: Warranty Procedure/Owner Responsibility
At the time of sale, an ATV Rider Training Certificate and Owner Registra- The authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer will examine the ATV or part to deter- tion form is to be completed by the selling dealer and consumer. The mine if, in his opinion, a warrantable condition exists. -
Page 58: Arctic Cat Emission Control System Limited Warranty
Arctic Cat Emission Control System Limited Warranty Arctic Cat Inc., P.O. Box 810, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 (hereinafter referred to as Arctic (5) use of replacement components or accessories not conforming to Arctic Cat) warrants that this new Arctic Cat ATV manufactured on or after January 1st, 1997: Cat specifications which adversely affect performance, and/or (6) use in competitive racing or related events. -
Page 59: Epa Emission Control Statement/Warranty Coverage - Atv (U.s. Only)
Wiring OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES The owner of any ATV warranted under this Arctic Cat Emission Control Statement is responsible for the proper maintenance and use of the ATV as stated in the Operator's Manual. Proper maintenance generally includes replacement and service, at the owner's choosing, such items as air filter, oil and oil filter, or any other part, item, or device related to emissions control as specified in the Operator's Manual. -
Page 60: Declaration Of Conformity
Date of Issue: June, 1997 EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Date of Issue: May, 2006 Issued by European Commission. Type of Equipment: All-Terrain Vehicles Brand Name: Arctic Cat Model: 90 Utility DVX 90 Standards to which conformity is declared: EN 61000-6-2:2005... -
Page 63: Identification Numbers Record
1.VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 2.ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER: Record the Vehicle Identification Number and Engine Serial Number in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering parts from your authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or for reference in case the ATV is stolen. - Page 64 - pavement may seriously affect handling and control LOCATE AND READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2013 Arctic Cat Inc. Trademarks of Arctic Cat Inc., Thief River Falls, MN 56701 FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS (218) 681-9851 - U.S. (204) 982-1656 - Canada...
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