Arctic Cat 2014 XF 2-STROKE, Service Manual

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Troubleshooting Engine
Problem: Engine Does Not Start (No Spark at Spark Plugs)
Condition Remedy
1. Key in the OFF position
2. Emergency stop switch in DOWN position —
malfunctioning
3. Ground connections dirty — loose
4. RPS switch malfunctioning—
5. Wiring harness shorting — disconnected
6. Spark plugs fouled — damaged
7. Spark-plug caps damaged — leaking — shorting
8. High tension leads/coil loose — grounded — faulty
9. Ignition timing sensor faulty
10. Stator faulty
11. ECM/CCU faulty
1. Turn key to the ON position
2. Move switch to UP position — replace throttle control
3. Check all ground connections — clean and tight
4. Fully seat cable in control housing — Adjust throttle cable
tension — replace faulty switch
5. Repair — replace — connect wiring harness
6. Clean — replace spark plugs
7. Replace spark-plug caps
8. Service — replace high tension leads/coil
9. Replace sensor
10. Replace stator
11. Replace ECM/CCU
Problem: Engine Does Not Start (No Fuel at Cylinders)
Condition Remedy
1. Fuel tank empty
2. Fuel Hose broken — pinched
3. Fuel tank vent hose — obstructed
4. Pick-up valve(s) obstructed — damaged
5. Fuel pressure regulator faulty
6. Fuel Filter plugged
7. Fuel pump faulty
8. Wiring harness shorting — disconnected
9. Injector (s) stuck closed
10. Primary compression low
11. Stator faulty (Fuel pump or injector coil)
12. ECM faulty
1. Fill tank
2. Replace dropping resistor
3. Remove obstruction — replace vent — hose
4. Remove obstruction — replace pick-up valve(s)
5. Replace regulator — hose
6. Replace fuel filter
7. Service — replace fuel pump — connections — wires
8. Repair — replace — connect wiring harness
9. Replace injector(s)
10. Repair — replace damaged — worn engine components
11.Replace stator
12.Replace ECM
Problem: Engine Does Not Start (Fuel Does Not Ignite)
Condition Remedy
1. ECM/CCU trouble code
2. Spark absent
3. Fuel contaminated
4. Primary compression low
5. Secondary compression low
6. Engine flooded
7. Sensor(s) faulty
1. Service — replace problem component
2. Check for spark — see No Spark at Spark Plugs sub-sec-
tion
3. Replace gasoline
4. Service engine
5. Service engine
6. Clear engine (hold throttle full-open)
7. Repair — replace problem sensor
Problem: Engine Does Not Idle
Condition Remedy
1. ECM/CCU trouble code
2. Throttle position senso r idle adjustments incorrect
3. ISC faulty
4. Reed Petals chipped or broken
5. Injector(s) faulty
6. Fuel pressure regulator faulty
7. Air-intake silencer obstructed
8. Exhaust obstructed
9. Primary compression low
10. Secondary compression low
1. Service — replace problem component
2. Adjust idle RPM to specifications
3. Replace ISC
4. Replace reed petals
5. Replace injector(s)
6. Replace regulator
7. Clean air-intake silencer
8. Remove obstruction
9. Service Engine
10. Service Engine