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Electrical System
This section has been organized into sub-sections
which show procedures for the complete servicing of
the Arctic Cat ATV electrical system.
NOTE: Some photographs and illustrations used
in this section are used for clarity purposes only
and are not designed to depict actual conditions.
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the
technician when performing service procedures in this
section.
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Parts Department.
Specifications
Battery
For battery related information, see Section 2.
RPM Limiter
NOTE: The ATV is equipped with a CDI 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 73 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 wire; then
connect the black tester 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.
Description
p/n
Fluke Model 73 Multimeter
0644-191
MaxiClips
0744-041
Peak Voltage Reading Adapter
0644-307
Test Plug/Error Code List Kit
0444-216
Ignition Timing
10° BTDC @ 1500 RPM
Spark Plug Type
NGK CR8E
Spark Plug Gap
0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.032 in.)
Spark Plug Cap
4000-6000 ohms
Ignition Coil
(primary)
Resistance
(secondary)
Less than 1 ohm
(terminal to terminal)
2900-3400 ohms (high tension -
plug cap removed - to ground)
Ignition Coil
(primary/CDI)
Peak Voltage
250-375 DC volts
(black/yellow to black)
Stator Coil
(trigger)
Resistance
(charging)
90-110 ohms (green to blue)
Less than 1 ohm (black to black)
Peak Voltage
(trigger) 7.8-9.3 volts (green to blue)
AC Generator
(no load)
Output
60 AC volts @ 3000 RPM
(black to black)
Generator Output (approx)
220W @ 5000 RPM
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