ELECTRICAL 4-3
Checking coil resistance
Measure battery charge coil resistance.
[ 09930-99320 : Digital tester
U Tester range :
(Resistance)
1. Disconnect battery charge coil leads from rectifier & regula-
tor.
2. Measure resistance between coil leads.
Battery charge coil resistance :
Tester probe connection
Coil output
Red + Black -
Yellow Red
Manual start model : 4V or over
Electric start model : 8V or over
If measurement exceeds specification, replace battery charge
coil.
Tester probe connection
Resistance
Red + Black -
Red Yellow
Manual
start model: 0.20 – 0.30
Electric
start model: 0.27 – 0.40
If measurement exceeds specification, replace battery charge
coil.
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INSPECTION
BATTERY CHARGE COIL
Two methods can be used to inspect coil condition.
Checking coil output
R Peak voltmeter stevens CD-77
U Tester range : POS 50
1. Disconnect battery charge coil leads from rectifier & regula-
tor.
2. Connect the peak voltage tester between coil leads.
3. Remove all spark plugs.
4. Measure coil output at cranking.
Battery charge coil output