Arctic Cat XC 450 2016, Service Manual

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NOTE: The maintainer/charger will charge the bat-
tery to 95% capacity at which time the Maintenance
Charge Indicator (D) will illuminate and the main-
tainer/charger will change to pulse/float maintenance.
If the battery falls below 12.9 DC volts, the charger
will automatically start again at the first step of the
charge sequence.
3300A
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NOTE: Not using a battery charger with the proper
float maintenance will damage the battery if con-
nected over extended periods.
Charging
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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.
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NOTE: The sealing strip should NOT be removed
and NO fluid should be added.
2. Be sure the charger and battery are in a well-venti-
lated area. 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.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch harness connects to the switch with a
three-pin connector. To access the connector, remove the
radiator/electrical access panel.
KC466C
VOLTAGE
 NOTE: Perform this test on the main harness con-
nector.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red meter lead to the red wire; then con-
nect the black meter lead to ground.
3. Meter must show battery voltage.
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NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage, trou-
bleshoot the battery or the main wiring harness.
RESISTANCE
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NOTE: Perform this test on the switch harness
using the following procedure.
KC276A
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
3. Connect either tester lead to pin B; then connect the
other tester lead to pin A.
4. The meter must show less than 1 ohm.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the LIGHTS position.
The meter must show less than 1 ohm.
6. Leaving the tester lead on pin B, connect the other
tester lead to pin C.