Stator/Magneto Coil; Choke Circuit; Battery - Arctic Cat Y-6 2006 Service Manual

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3. Crank the engine over using the electric starter.
The meter must read 190-282 volts.

Stator/Magneto Coil

Disconnect the two-wire connector in front of the
steering post.
VOLTAGE (No Load)
NOTE: The battery must be at full charge for this
test.
1. Set the meter selector to the AC Voltage posi-
tion.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the yellow wire;
then connect the black tester lead to the white
wire.
3. With the rear axle supported and the wheels off
the floor, start the engine and run at 3000 RPM
or to the RPM limiter. The meter must read
16.0-19.5 volts.
RESISTANCE
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the yellow wire;
then connect the black tester lead to the white
wire.
3. The meter must less than 1 ohm.

Choke Circuit

Disconnect the white two-pin connector adjacent to
the steering post.
CHOKE VOLTAGE
NOTE: The battery must be at full charge for this
test.
1. Set the meter selector to the AC Voltage posi-
tion.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the yellow wire;
then connect the black tester lead to the
green/black wire.
3. Crank the engine over using the electric starter.
The meter must read 4.0-5.5 volts.
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Battery

! CAUTION
The battery can be permanently damaged if the
cap-strips over the cells are removed.
! WARNING
Anytime service is performed on a battery, the fol-
lowing must be observed: keep sparks, open flame,
cigarettes, or any other flame away. Always wear
safety glasses. Protect skin and clothing when han-
dling a battery. When servicing battery in enclosed
space, keep the area well-ventilated. Make sure vent-
ing tube of battery is always open once battery is
filled with electrolyte.
! WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer and repro-
ductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CHARGING
1. Remove the battery from the ATV.
! WARNING
Remove the negative cable first; then remove the
positive cable.
! CAUTION
Do not charge the battery while it is in the ATV with
the battery terminals connected.
2. Trickle-charge the battery at 1.5 amps for 8-10
hours.
! CAUTION
Before installing the battery, make sure the ignition
switch is in the OFF position.
3. Place the battery into position in the ATV and
secure.
4. Connect cables to the proper terminals: positive
cable to the positive terminal (+) and negative
cable to the negative terminal (-). Connect the
negative cable last.
! CAUTION
Connecting cables in reverse (positive to negative
and negative to positive) can cause serious damage
to the electrical system.
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