Ignition Switch; Handlebar Control Switches - Arctic Cat 300 Utility Service Manual

14. Depress and release the Mode/Set button (1) to shift
the clock set to the minute segment; then depress
Mode/Set button (2) to set the desired minute.
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NOTE: In the clock set mode, the gauge will default
to normal operation 10 seconds after the Mode/Set
buttons are released.
15. With the ignition switch in the ON position, use a
small screwdriver or suitable tool to spin the input
quill of the speedometer. The speed indicator (6)
must indicate a value greater than zero.
INSTALLING
To install the LCD gauge assembly, see Steering/Frame.

Ignition Switch

The connector is the white one beneath the front cover.
To access the connector on the Utility, the front rack and
front cover must be removed (see Steering/Frame).
VOLTAGE
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NOTE: Perform this test on the lower side of the
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-
bleshoot the battery, 30 amp fuse, or the main wiring
harness.
RESISTANCE
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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.
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NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of resis-
tance, replace the switch.
Handlebar Control
Switches
Two white connectors join the handlebar control switch
pigtails to the main harness. To access the connectors on
the Utility, the front rack and front cover must be
removed (see Steering/Frame - Body).
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NOTE: These tests should be made on the switch
side of the connectors with the connectors uncoupled.
RESISTANCE (HI Beam)
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the blue wire; then con-
nect the black tester lead to the brown/black wire.
3. With the dimmer switch in the HI position, the meter
must show less than 1 ohm.

NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of resis-
tance, troubleshoot or replace the switch/component
or the connector.
RESISTANCE (LO Beam)
1. Connect the red tester lead to the white wire; then
connect the black tester lead to the brown/black wire.
2. With the dimmer switch in the LO position, the
meter must show less than 1 ohm.

NOTE: If the meter reads more than 1 ohm of resis-
tance, troubleshoot or replace the switch/component
or the connector.
RESISTANCE (Starter Button)
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the black/white wire;
then connect the black tester lead to the yellow/red
wire.
3. With the starter button depressed, the meter must
show less than 1 ohm.
4. With the starter button released, the meter must show
an open circuit.

NOTE: If the meter does not show as specified,
replace the switch/component or connector.
RESISTANCE (Emergency Stop)
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the brown/blue wire;
then connect the black tester lead to the black/white
wire.
3. With the switch in the OFF position, the meter must
show an open circuit.
4. With the switch in the RUN position, the meter must
show less than 1 ohm.

NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of resis-
tance, troubleshoot or replace the switch/component
or the connector.
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