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Charging
NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the use of the CTEK
Multi US 800 or the CTEK Multi US 3300 for battery
maintenance charging.
1. Be sure the battery and terminals have been cleaned
with a baking soda and water solution.
2. Be sure the charger and battery are in a well-venti-
lated area and ensure the battery charger cables will
not contact any battery acid. Be sure the charger is
unplugged from the 110-volt electrical outlet.
3. Connect the red terminal lead from the charger to the
positive terminal of the battery; then connect the
black terminal lead of the charger to the negative ter-
minal of the battery.
4. Plug the charger into a 110-volt electrical outlet.
5. By pushing the Mode button (A) on the left side of
the charger, select the Normal Charge Icon (E). The
Normal Charge Indicator (C) should illuminate on
the upper left portion of the charger.
6. The battery will charge to 95% of its capacity at
which time the Maintenance Charge Indicator (D)
will illuminate.
NOTE: For optimal charge and performance, leave
the charger connected to the battery for a minimum 1
hour after the Maintenance Charge Indicator (D) illu-
minates. If the battery becomes hot to the touch, stop
charging. Resume after it has cooled.
7. Once the battery has reached full charge, unplug the
charger from the 110-volt electrical outlet.
NOTE: If, after charging, the battery does not perform
to operator expectations, bring the battery to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat dealer for further troubleshooting.
Testing Electrical
Components
All of the electrical tests should be made using the Fluke
Model 77 Multimeter. If any other type of meter is used,
readings may vary due to internal circuitry. When trou-
bleshooting a specific component, always verify first that
the fuse(s) are good, that the bulb(s) are good, that the
connections are clean and tight, that the battery is fully
charged, and that all appropriate switches are activated.
NOTE: For absolute accuracy, all tests should be
made at room temperature of 68° F.
Switches
Each time the ATV is used, switches should be
checked for proper operation. Use the following list
for reference.
A. Ignition switch — engine will start.
B. Emergency stop switch — engine will stop.
C. Reverse switch — reverse indicator light will illumi-
nate.
D. Hi/Lo switch — headlight beam bright and dim.
E. Brake switches — rear brakelight will illuminate.
Accessory Receptacle/
Connector
NOTE: This test procedure is for either the recepta-
cle 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 tester
lead to ground.
3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage, trou-
bleshoot the battery, fuse, receptacle, connector, or
the main wiring harness.
Brakelight Switch
(Auxiliary)
The switch connector is the two-prong connector on the
brake switch lead above the transmission.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON posi-
tion.
VOLTAGE (Wiring Harness Side)
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester to the orange wire; then con-
nect the black tester lead to ground.
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3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage, trou-
bleshoot the battery, fuse, switch, or the main wiring
harness.
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