Will an ATV run with a bad rectifier?
A battery ATV can run with a bad rectifier for a short time, but you run the risk of blowing out lamps or fuses. You are better off staying on the cautious side and replacing the rectifier if needed.
What should voltage be on Arctic Cat 400?
Check the voltage at the battery with the machine running. You should have 12 or more volts – preferably around 14. Find the rectifier – it will be a cube with cooling fins on it. With a self powered test light, test it.
How can I tell if my Arctic Cat 400 has no spark?
If the battery is calling for power and the alternaotr is on and the rectifier is not working, the power goes to ground. Check the voltage at the battery with the machine running. You should have 12 or more volts – preferably around 14. Find the rectifier – it will be a cube with cooling fins on it. With a self powered test light, test it.
Why does my Arctic Cat not have power?
If the battery is not calling for power, the voltage regulator will not turn on the alternator. If the battery is calling for power and the alternaotr is on and the rectifier is not working, the power goes to ground.
What kind of engine does an Arctic Cat have?
Here is exactly what reader Jayson asked the Answerman (it is long and extremely detailed), followed by his answer: I have a 2001 arctic cat 400 manual shift.
Check the voltage at the battery with the machine running. You should have 12 or more volts – preferably around 14. Find the rectifier – it will be a cube with cooling fins on it. With a self powered test light, test it.
If the battery is calling for power and the alternaotr is on and the rectifier is not working, the power goes to ground. Check the voltage at the battery with the machine running. You should have 12 or more volts – preferably around 14. Find the rectifier – it will be a cube with cooling fins on it. With a self powered test light, test it.
What causes an Artic cat ATV to sputter?
751 satisfied customers 2001 ARTIC CAT ATV 400 4X4 HARD START AND WHEN IT DOES IT 2001 ARTIC CAT ATV 400 4X4 HARD START AND WHEN IT DOES IT SPUTTERS AND PUTS THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN ITS RUNS PERFECT FOR A WHILE THEN BACK TO RUNNING POOR WHAT ARE SOME POSSIBLE CAUSES…
When does an Artic cat 400 die out?
Have a 2003 artic cat 400 Dies out when gets hot ,let it cool and restarts and runs fine,sometimes when it dies the fan will be running. Also never dies during winter plowing…