Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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NOTE: If a “click” is heard and more than 1 volt is
indicated by the multimeter, replace the starter relay.
If no “click” is heard and the multimeter continues to
indicate battery voltage, proceed to step 4.
4. Disconnect the two-wire plug from the starter relay;
then connect the red tester lead to the green wire and
the black tester lead to the black wire.
5. Depress the starter button and observe the multime-
ter.
 NOTE: If battery voltage is indicated, replace the
starter relay. If no voltage is indicated, check fuse or
relay.
Fuse
TESTING
1. Remove the fuse from the fuse holder.
2. Connect the ohmmeter across the fuse end-caps.
3. The ohmmeter must read less than 1 ohm of resis-
tance.
Ignition Switch
TESTING
1. Disconnect the wiring harness from the ignition
switch; then remove the switch from the console.
2. Using the ohmmeter, test the connections indicated
in the following chart. If the meter reads more than
one ohm of resistance between connected terminals
or less than 1 ohm of resistance on non-connected
terminals, the switch must be replaced.
746-238A
 NOTE: If the ignition switch tests good, verify bat-
tery voltage to the harness side of the switch plug-in.
If there is no voltage, troubleshoot the battery, switch
fuse, or starter relay solenoid.
If battery voltage is present at the plug-in and the starter
fails to activate, use the following procedure:
1. With the ignition switch plugged in, place the emer-
gency stop switch to the OFF position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the black/yellow wire;
then connect the black tester lead to a suitable
ground.
3. Rotate the key to the START position and verify bat-
tery voltage.
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NOTE: If no battery voltage is present, troubleshoot
the harness and/or the starter relay solenoid.
Starter Motor
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NOTE: The starter motor does not need to be
removed in order to replace the pinion gear.
REMOVING (8000)
1. Remove the seat and disconnect the battery; then
remove the hood and both access panels.
2. Remove all springs securing the expansion chamber
and resonator; then remove the expansion chamber
and resonator.
3. Remove both torx-head screws securing the front
fascia pieces; then disconnect the ECM and remove
the fascia and ECM as an assembly.
4. Remove the two cap screws and nuts securing the
shock mount support bracket to the chassis; then
remove the mount and servomotor up and out of the
way.
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5. Disconnect both injector wires from the injectors;
then remove the four clamps securing the throttle
bodies.
6. Disconnect the oil pump rod from the throttle bodies;
then remove and plug the PTO-side coolant hose
from the throttle bodies. Lift up the throttle bodies
and set out of the way.
7. Remove the throttle body boot from the chassis.
8. Remove the positive battery cable from the starter
motor.
CAUTION
To prevent ohmmeter damage when testing circuits on
snowmobiles equipped with an electric start, be sure to
disconnect the battery before testing.