Front Drive Selector Switch (425); Gear Position Switch (350) - Arctic Cat 350 2011 Service Manual

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Front Drive Selector
Switch (425)
The connector is the snap-lock one in front of the steering
post. To access the connector, the electric cover must be
removed.
 NOTE: Resistance tests should be made with the
connector disconnected and on the selector-side of
the connector.
RESISTANCE
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the one tester lead to the white/blue wire;
then connect the other tester lead to the black wire.
3. With the selector switch in the 2WD position, the
meter must show an open circuit.
4. With the selector switch in the 4WD position, the
meter must show less than 1 ohm.
 NOTE: If the meter does not show as specified,
replace the front drive selector switch.
VOLTAGE
 NOTE: The battery must be connected when per-
forming voltage tests.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the black tester lead to the negative battery
terminal.
3. Connect the red tester lead to the white/blue wire on
the harness side of the connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
5. The meter must show battery voltage.
 NOTE: If the meter shows other than specified,
check the harness, connector, 30 amp fuse, and bat-
tery connections.
Front Drive Selector
Actuator (425)
 NOTE: With the engine stopped and the ignition switch
in the ON position, a momentary "whirring" sound must
be noticeable each time the selector switch is moved to
2WD and 4WD. Test the switch, 30 amp fuse, and wiring
connections prior to testing the actuator.
VOLTAGE
1. Select the 2WD position on the front drive selector
switch; then disconnect the connector on the actuator
wiring harness.
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2. With the ignition switch in the OFF position, connect
the black tester lead to the black wire in the supply
harness; then connect the red tester lead to either
orange wire in the supply harness.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The
meter must show 12 DC volts.
4. Connect the red tester lead to the second orange wire
in the supply harness. The meter must show 12 DC
volts.
5. Connect the red tester lead to the white/green wire in
the supply harness. The meter must show 12 DC volts.
6. Select the 4WD position on the front drive selector
switch; then connect the red tester lead to the
white/blue wire in the supply harness. The meter
must show 0 DC volts.
 NOTE: The 4WD icon on the LCD should illuminate.
 NOTE: If the voltage readings are as specified and
the actuator does not function correctly, replace the
actuator (see Drive System).
Gear Position Switch
(350)
The gear position switch connector is located on the right
side of the engine over the V-belt housing.
To troubleshoot the switch, use the following procedure.
1. Disconnect the gear position switch from the main
harness at the connector; then connect the black tes-
ter lead to a suitable ground.
2. Select the OHMS position on the tester and connect
the red tester lead to the lavender/red wire; then
move the shift lever to the R (reverse) position. The
meter must read less than 1 ohm.
3. Move the red tester lead and shift lever in turn to the
light green/red wire and N (neutral) position,
white/black wire and H (high) position, and
white/red wire and L (low) position. The meter must
read less then 1 ohm in all positions. If not, the shift
linkage must be adjusted (see Periodic Maintenance)
or the switch must be replaced.
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