Switches; Safety Stop Switches; Tether Switch Removal/Installation - Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3. Reverse to install. Check the pilot lamp op-
eration by applying the brake lever with the
engine running. The lamp should come on.
SWITCHES
You can test switches for continuity with an
ohmmeter (see Chapter One) or a test light at the
switch connector plug by operating the switch in
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each of its operating positions and comparing
results with the switch operation.
When testing switches, observe the following:
a. When separating any connector, pull on the
connector housings and not the wires.
b. After locating a defective circuit, check the
connectors to make sure they are clean,
tight and properly joined. Check all wires
going into a connector housing to make sure
each wire is properly positioned and the
wire is not broken and the terminal end is
not loose.
c. When joining connectors, push them to-
gether until they click into place.
d. When replacing the handlebar switch as-
semblies, make sure the cables are routed
correctly so they will not crimp when the
handlebar is turned from side to side.
Safety Stop Switches
The tether switch, the emergency stop switch,
the emergency kill switch and the main ignition
switch can be used to stop the engine. Depending
upon the ignition type, the switch may stop the
ignition by either grounding the ignition circuit
or opening the ignition circuit. If the ignition
switch is normally open to run, grounding the
circuit will stop ignition. If the ignition switch is
normally closed to run, opening the circuit will
stop the ignition.
Tether Switch Removal/Installation
The tether switch (Figure 41) should stop the
engine when it is removed from the dash. To
remove the tether switch, disconnect the electri-
cal connector, then unscrew and remove the
switch. Reverse procedure to reinstall.