CHARGING SYSTEM
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TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THE BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED:
Procedure
Check:
1. Fuse (main)
2. Battery
3. Charging voltage
4. Charging coil resistance
5. Wiring connections(the entire charging system)
NOTE:
Remove some parts before maintenance
1. Cushion
Repair with following special toolings
1. Fuse (main)
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCH”.
CONTINUITY
2.Battery
• Check the battery condition. Refer to
“CHECKING AND CHARGING THE
BATTERY in chapter 3.
Open-circuit voltage
12.8 V or more at 20 °C (68 °F)
CORRECT
3. Charging voltage
• Connect the engine tachometer to the
spark plug lead.
• Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
battery.
Tester (+) lead → Battery (+) terminal
Tester (–) lead → Battery (–) terminal
• Start the engine and accelerate to about
1,000 r/min.
Charging voltage
14 V at 1,000 r/min
NOTE:Use a fully charged battery.
OUT OF SPECIFICATION
4. Charging coil resistance
NO CONTINUITY
INCORRECT
• Clean the battery terminals.
• Recharge or replace the battery.
MEETS SPECIFICATION
The charging circuit is not faulty.
Replace the fuse.
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