Lighting System; Headlight Replacement; Voltage Regulator - Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual

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4. Install by reversing the preceding removal
steps. Before attaching the electrical connectors
to the unit, make sure the connectors are clean.
Use electrical contact cleaner to clean the con-
nectors.
VOLTAGE REGULATOR
The voltage regulator is attached to the vehicle
frame. Refer to Figure 34 for typical installation.
1. Disconnect voltage regulator wires.
2. Remove the nut and screw from the center of
the voltage regulator.
3. Installation is the reverse of the preceding
steps. Before connecting the electrical wire con-
nectors at the unit, make sure the connectors are
clean. Use electrical contact cleaner to clean the
connectors.
Testing
Refer to Chapter Two for testing and trou-
bleshooting the charging system, including the
voltage regulator.
LIGHTING SYSTEM
The lighting system consists of the headlight,
taillight/brakelight combination, instrument
warning illumination lights and pilot lamps. In
the event of trouble with any light, the first thing
to check is the affected bulb itself. If the bulb is
good, check all wiring and connections with a
test light or ohmmeter.
Headlight Replacement
(Single-bulb Type)
WARNING
If
the headlight has just burned out or
turned off, it will be hot. Do not touch the
bulb until it cools off.
1. Open the hood.
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2. Push the retaining ring (Figure 35) toward
the bulb. Twist the ring to release it from the
housing. Slide the retaining ring down the wiring
harness.
3. Pull the wiring harness and bulb from the
housing.
CAUTION
Quartz-halogen bulbs are used on most
models. Do not touch the bulb glass with
your fingers. Traces of oil from your
hands on the bulb will reduce the life of
the bulb. Clean any traces of oil from the
bulb with a cloth moistened in alcohol or
lacquer thinner.
4. Pull the bulb from the connector.
5. Installation is the reverse of the preceding
steps. Make sure the bulb engages the connector
fully.