5-2
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.
NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located
in Section 1.
SPECIAL TOOLS
A special tool must be available to the technician when
servicing the electrical system.
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Parts Department.
Battery
For battery related information, see Section 2.
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 troubleshooting 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.
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/white wire or
the positive connector; then connect the black tes-
ter 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.
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
position.
VOLTAGE (Wiring Harness Side)
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester to the orange wire; then
connect 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,
troubleshoot the battery, fuse, switch, or the main
wiring harness.
Description
p/n
Fluke Model 77 Multimeter
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