Check Ignition Switch; Check Throttle Safety Stop Switch; Check Brake/Dimmer Switch - Arctic Cat Pantera 1978 Service Manual

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Fig. 8-44
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Check Ignition
Switch
1.
Using an ohmmeter, connect one lead to
each of the switch terminals.
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Fig. 8-43
2.
Make sure the switch is in the OFF position .
Ohmmeter must read CLOSED.
Check Brake/
Dimmer Switch
4.
With the stop switch in the ON position, the
ohmmeter must read OPEN. If the ohmmeter
reads CLOSED, check to ensure correct
cable tension. If tension is correct, the switch
is defective and must be replaced.
5.
Move the stop switch to either OFF position.
Ohmmeter must read CLOSED. If ohmmeter
reads OPEN, the switch is defective and must
be replaced.
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3.
Rotate the key to the ON position. Ohmmeter
must read OPEN.
4.
If the switch does not test as specified,
replace the ignition switch.
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NOTE: Use steps 1-4 to check the brake
switch; use steps 5-9 to check dimmer
switch.
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Check Throttle
Safety Stop Switch
1.
Disconnect the brake/dimmer switch from
the main ignition harness.
2.
Connect the ohmmeter leads to the two
terminals of the L-shaped connector (brake
switch wires).
Fig. 8-45
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1.
Disconnect the throttle safety switch harness
from the main ignition harness.
2.
Make sure the throttle cable is tensioned
properly. The carburetors must be synchron-
ized on dual carburetor models.
3.
Connect the ohmmeter leads to the terminals
of the stop switch harness.
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