Starter Motor - Arctic Cat WILDCAT/X Service Manual

VOLTAGE (AC Generator - Regulated
Output)
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the positive battery post;
then connect the black tester lead to the negative bat-
tery post.
3. With the engine running at a constant 5000 RPM (with the
headlights on), the meter must show 14-15.5 DC volts.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine at high RPM for more than 10 sec-
onds.
 NOTE: If voltage is lower than specified, test AC
Generator - No Load.
VOLTAGE (AC Generator - No Load)
The connector is the black three-pin one on the left side
below the shift arm.
 NOTE: Test the connector coming from the engine.
1. Set the meter selector to the AC Voltage position.
2. Test between the three yellow wires for a total of three
tests.
3. With the engine running at a constant 5000 RPM, all
wire tests must be within specification.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine at high RPM for more than 10 sec-
onds.
 NOTE: If any stator coil test failed, replace the sta-
tor assembly.
RESISTANCE (AC Generator)
1. Set the meter selector to OHMS position.
2. Test between the three black wires for a total of three
tests.
3. The meter reading must be within specification.
RESISTANCE
(Crankshaft Position Sensor)
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
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2. Connect the red tester lead to the brown/white wire;
then connect the black tester lead to the green/white
wire. The meter reading must be within specification.
AC VOLTAGE
 NOTE: The battery must be at full charge for these
tests.
Crankshaft Position Sensor
1. Set the meter selector to the AC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the brown/white wire;
then connect the black tester lead to the green/white
wire.
3. Crank the engine over using the electric starter.
4. The meter reading must be within specification.

Starter Motor

 NOTE: The starter motor is not a serviceable com-
ponent. If the motor is defective, it must be replaced.
REMOVING
1. Disconnect the battery.
Always disconnect the negative battery cable from the
battery first; then disconnect the positive cable.
2. Remove the nut securing the positive cable to the
starter motor; then remove the cable from the starter.
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3. Remove the two cap screws securing the starter motor
with ground wires to the crankcase; then remove the
starter motor. Account for the wiring forms and an O-
ring.
INSTALLING
1. Apply a small amount of grease to the O-ring seal on the
starter motor; then install the starter into the crankcase.
Secure with two machine screws and wiring forms.
2. Secure the positive cable to the starter motor with the
nut.
3. Connect the battery.
TESTING VOLTAGE
Perform this test on the starter motor positive terminal. To
access the terminal, slide the boot away.
 NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON posi-
tion, and the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the starter terminal; then
connect the black tester lead to ground.
CAUTION