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NOTE: Arctic Cat highly recommends all ATV bat-
teries be connected to a maintenance charger dur-
ing storage or any extended period of non-use.
This charger MUST have an automatic float, stor-
age-safe, or pulse maintenance mode to avoid bat-
tery damage due to long-term overcharging. To
connect the maintenance charger, use any of the
following procedures.
A. Remove the battery cover; then connect the
charger leads (positive cable first) directly to
the battery.
B. Locate the rear accessory connector and con-
nect the charger leads (positive cable first)
directly to the connector.
C. Using an appropriate adapter, connect the char-
ger to any DC power outlet.
RPM Limiter
NOTE: The ATV is equipped with a CDI unit/ECU
that retards ignition timing when maximum RPM is
approached. When the RPM limiter is activated, it
could be misinterpreted as a high-speed misfire.
Testing Electrical
Components
All of the electrical tests should be made using the
Fluke Model 77 Multimeter and when testing peak
voltage, the Peak Voltage Reading Adapter must be
used. If any other type of meter is used, readings may
vary due to internal circuitry. When troubleshooting a
specific component, always verify first that the fuse(s)
are good, that the bulb(s) are good, that the connec-
tions are clean and tight, that the battery is fully
charged, and that all appropriate switches are acti-
vated.
NOTE: For absolute accuracy, all tests should be
made at room temperature of 68° F.
Accessory
Receptacle/Connector
NOTE: This test procedure is for either the recep-
tacle or the connector.
VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position; then
set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the red/white wire or
the positive connector; then connect the black tes-
ter lead to ground.
3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage,
troubleshoot the battery, fuse, receptacle, connec-
tor, or the main wiring harness.
Brakelight Switch
(Auxiliary)
The switch connector is the two-prong connector on
the brake switch lead above the gas tank on the right
side.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
VOLTAGE
(Wiring Harness Side)
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester to the orange wire; then
connect the black tester lead to the red/blue wire.
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3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage,
troubleshoot the battery, fuse, switch, or the main
wiring harness.
NOTE: If the meter shows battery voltage, the
main wiring harness is good; proceed to test the
switch/component, the connector, and the switch
wiring harness for resistance.
RESISTANCE (Switch Connector)
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to one black wire; then
connect the black tester lead to the other black
wire.
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