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STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM
INSPECTION
The starter interlock system is designed to prevent unin-
tended start-up and/or forward motion of the motorcycle with
the vehicle’s side stand not retracted. Use the following two
tests to check the system for proper operation.
NOTE
The STARTER CIRCUIT and IGNITION CIRCUIT tests
should be performed in one continuous operation. Conduct
both tests one after the other in the sequence given without
interruption
Starter Circuit
Raise rear wheel off floor using REAR WHEEL SUPPORT STAND (Part No. B-41174).
Remove GN wire from starter motor.
Connect a test light or voltmeter to the vehicle in series.
a. Attach one end to starter wire terminal.
b. Attach the other end to vehicle ground.
Set engine stop switch to RUN.
Turn ignition switch to IGN.
Place motorcycle in neutral.
Press starter button on right handlebar.
Is current present? (Current is present if test light illuminates or if voltmeter shows 12 VDC
±
1.0 VDC.)
NO
YES
Place motorcycle in first gear.
Press starter button on right handlebar.
Is current present?
Check neutral switch and circuit. See NEUTRAL INDI-
CATOR SWITCH in Section 7 of the 1996 manual.
Repeat entire interlock circuit test when finished.
NO
Disengage clutch lever by pulling lever in fully.
Press starter button on right handlebar.
Is current present?
YES
Check neutral switch. See NEUTRAL INDICATOR
SWITCH in Section 7 of the 1996 manual. Repeat
entire interlock circuit test when finished.
NO
Check clutch switch. See STARTER INTERLOCK in
Section 7 of the 1996 manual. Repeat entire interlock
circuit test when finished.
YES
Release clutch lever.
Press starter button on right handlebar.
Is current present?
YES
Check clutch switch. See STARTER INTERLOCK in
Section 7 of the 1996 manual. Repeat entire interlock
circuit test when finished.
No
Starter circuit operating properly.
a. Turn ignition switch to LOCK.
b. Remove test light or voltmeter.
c. Reattach starter motor wire.
Proceed to IGNITION CIRCUIT
on page 35.
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