Ignition Timing - Arctic Cat 350 2011 Service Manual

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 NOTE: If battery voltage is not shown in any test,
inspect the fuses, battery, main wiring harness, con-
nectors, or the left handlebar switch.
Voltage (Running Lights)
1. Release the wire connector from the frame; then
release and separate the connectors.
 NOTE: Perform this test on the wiring harness side
of the connectors.
2. Connect the black tester lead of the meter to the black
wire; then with the tester in the DC Volts position,
connect the red tester lead to the brown/black wire.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LIGHTS position.
The meter must show battery voltage.
 NOTE: If the meter does not show voltage, inspect
the LIGHTS fuse, battery connections, or trouble-
shoot the main wiring harness.
TAILLIGHTS - BRAKELIGHTS
Voltage (Taillights)
 NOTE: Perform this test on the main harness side of
the connector. Also, the ignition switch should be in
the LIGHTS position.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the black tester lead to the black wire; then
connect the red tester lead to the brown/blue wire.
3. The meter must show battery voltage.
 NOTE: If the meter does not show voltage, inspect
fuses, wiring harness, connectors, and switches.
Voltage (Brakelights)
 NOTE: Perform this test on the main harness side of
the connector. Also, the ignition switch should be in
the ON position and the brake (either foot pedal or
hand lever) must be applied.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the black tester lead to the black wire; then
connect the red tester lead to the green/yellow wire.
3. The meter must show battery voltage.
 NOTE: If the meter does not show voltage, inspect
bulb, fuses, wiring harness, connectors, and switches.
BACK-UP LIGHTS
The connectors are located on the rear frame supports
attached by a metal tab. They may be released from the
frame by depressing the release with a small screwdriver.
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Voltage
1. Release the wire connectors from the frame; then
disconnect the connectors.
 NOTE: Perform this test on the main harness side of
the connectors.
2. Connect the black tester lead to the brown/lavender wire;
then connect the red tester lead to the lavender/red wire.
3. Set the tester to DC VOLTS; then turn the ignition
switch to the ON position and move the shift lever to
the R (reverse) position. The meter must show bat-
tery voltage.
 NOTE: If the meter does not show battery voltage,
use the following procedure to troubleshoot.
4. Remove the black tester lead from the brown/laven-
der wire and connect to a suitable ground.
A. If the meter shows battery voltage, troubleshoot
the gear shift position switch connector or the
gear shift position switch.
B. If the meter does not show battery voltage, inspect
the LIGHTS fuse, ignition switch, or the main
wiring harness.

Ignition Timing

The ignition timing cannot be adjusted; however, verifying
ignition timing can aid in troubleshooting other compo-
nents. To verify engine timing, see Periodic Maintenance.
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