Starter Motor; Starter Relay - Arctic Cat VLX 70002017 Service Manual

Starter Motor

NOTE: The starter motor is a non-serviceable com-

ponent. If the following test does not result as speci-
fied, the starter motor must be replaced.
TESTING VOLTAGE
Perform this test on the starter motor positive terminal.
To access the terminal, slide the boot away.
 NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON posi-
tion, the engine stop switch in the RUN position, and
the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the starter motor terminal;
then connect the black tester lead to battery ground.
3. With the starter button depressed, the meter must show
battery voltage and the starter motor should operate.
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NOTE: If the meter showed correct voltage but the

starter motor did not operate or operated slowly,
troubleshoot all starting system components before
replacing the starter motor.
NOTE: If the meter showed no voltage, inspect the

main fuse, ground connections, starter motor lead,
battery voltage (at the battery), starter relay, or the
neutral start relay.
REMOVING
1. Disconnect the battery.
CAUTION
Always disconnect the negative battery cable from the
battery first; then disconnect the positive cable.
2. Remove the nut securing the positive cable to the
starter motor; then remove the cable from the starter
motor.
3. Remove the two cap screws securing the starter
motor to the crankcase; then remove the starter
motor. Account for the wiring forms and an O-ring.
INSTALLING
1. Apply a small amount of grease to the O-ring seal on
the starter motor; then install the starter motor into
the crankcase. Secure with two machine screws and
wiring forms.
2. Secure the positive cable to the starter motor with the
nut.
3. Connect the battery (positive cable first).

Starter Relay

1. Remove the seat; then using the multimeter set to the
DC Voltage position, check the relay as follows.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the positive battery ter-
minal; then connect the black tester lead to the starter
cable connection on the starter relay. The meter must
show battery voltage.
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NOTE: Make sure that the ignition switch is in the ON

position, transmission in neutral, brake lock released,
and the engine stop switch in the RUN position.
3. Depress the starter button while observing the multi-
meter. The multimeter should drop to 0 volts and a
"click" should be heard from the relay.
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 yellow/green
wire and the black tester lead to the green wire.
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