Step Four: Mount the Handlebar
Switch
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM
ELECTRICAL FIRE:
•
Do NOT route electrical cables across sharp edges.
•
Do NOT route electrical cables through or near
moving parts.
•
Do NOT route electrical cables through or near
any high heat parts.
•
Avoid pinch and wear/abrasion points when
installing all electrical cables.
TO AVOID INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE:
•
Use caution when moving or repositioning any
vehicle controls so as to not compromise the
safe operation of the ATV. Select a mounting
position that will provide clearance for all
vehicle controls.
•
Before securing the switch cable with tie
wraps, make sure that the handlebars have full
range of motion.
Figure 6: Handlebar mount. Exact positioning
may vary depending on ATV make and model.
• It is recommended that the switch be installed
on the left handlebar. A piece of electrical tape
around the handlebar will help prevent rotation of
mount on the handle bar.
• Do not tighten over any hoses or cables.
• Once the handle bar switch is mounted, route
the two bullet terminal wires back to where the
contactor will be mounted. Splice the end of the
red 20ga wire to a key controlled accessory
circuit of the ATV (use the provided wire splice).
Using a test light, locate a suitable wire from the
ATV key switch. The wire should only have
Figure 8: Use a test light to locate
power when the key is in the "ON" position.
a suitable wire.
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Figure 7: Mini-rocker switch assembly.
Step Five: Remote Socket
Installation (optional for RT/XT15)
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM
EXPLOSION:
•
Do not drill into gas tank.
•
Verify the area is clear behind the mounting
location before drilling.
10-24 hex nut &
lockwasher
Keyway must
point down
10-24 hex nut &
hex head capscrew
Figure 9. Remote socket installation.
• After determining the mounting location for the
remote socket, drill three holes and install. (see
figure 9)
• Once the remote socket is mounted, route the
two bullet terminal wires back to where the
contactor will be mounted. Splice the end of the
Figure 10: Use a test light to
red 20ga wire to a key controlled accessory
locate a suitable wire.
circuit of the ATV (use the provided wire splice).
Using a test light, locate a suitable wire from the
ATV key switch. The wire should only have power
when the key is in the "ON" position.
NOTE: If installing both switches, both 20 gage
red wires MUST be spliced to a key controlled
wire of the ATV as described above.
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WARNING
1/4in. (6.4 mm) diameter, 2 places
7/8in. (22.2mm)
7/8in. (22.2mm) diameter
1-3/4in. (44.5mm)
Not to scale. Do not use as a template!