Ignition Switch; Ignition Coil - Arctic Cat Altera 300 Service Manual

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NOTE: For optimal charge and performance, leave
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the charger connected to the battery for a minimum 1
hour after the Maintenance Charge Indicator (D) illu-
minates. 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. If the battery becomes hot to the
touch, stop charging. Resume after it has cooled.
 NOTE: Not using a battery charger with the proper
float maintenance will damage the battery if con-
nected over extended periods.
6. Once the battery has reached full charge, unplug the
charger from the 110-volt electrical outlet.
 NOTE: If, after charging, the battery does not per-
form to operator expectations, bring the battery to an
authorized Arctic Cat dealer for further troubleshoot-
ing.

Ignition Switch

The connector is the white one beneath the front cover.
To access the connector, the front rack and front cover
must be removed (see Steering/Body/Controls).
VOLTAGE
NOTE: Perform this test on the lower side of the
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connector.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red meter lead to the red/white wire;
then connect the black meter lead to ground.
3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage, trou-
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bleshoot the battery, 30 amp fuse, or the main wiring
harness.
RESISTANCE
 NOTE: Perform this test on the upper side of the
connector.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
3. Connect the red tester lead to the red wire; then con-
nect the black tester lead to the black wire.
4. The meter must show less than 1 ohm.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the LIGHTS position.
6. Connect the red tester lead to the red wire; then con-
nect the black tester lead to the brown wire.
7. The meter must show less than 1 ohm.
NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of resis-
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tance, replace the switch.

Ignition Coil

The ignition coil is on the left side of the frame, to the left
of the cylinder head. The ignition coil can be accessed
through the front left fender well.RESISTANCE
NOTE: For these tests, the meter selector must be
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set to the OHMS position.
Primary Winding
1. Remove the two spade connectors from the coil; then
connect the red tester lead to either terminal and the
black tester lead to the other terminal.
2. The meter reading must be within specification.
Secondary Winding
1. Connect the red tester lead to the high tension lead
(plug cap removed); then connect the black tester
lead to ground.
2. The meter reading must be within specification.
NOTE: If the meter does not show as specified,
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replace ignition coil.
Spark Plug Cap
1. Connect the red tester lead to one end of the cap;
then connect the black tester lead to the other end of
the cap.
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2. The meter reading must be within specification.
NOTE: If the meter does not read as specified,
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replace the spark plug cap.
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