Suzuki LT-Z50 - Inspection

6-8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Step 5
1) Measure the generator no-load performance. (6-10)
Is the generator no-load performance OK?
Step 6
1) Inspect the regulator/rectifier. (6-10)
Is the regulator/rectifier OK?
Step 7
1) Inspect wiring harness.
Is the wiring harness OK?
Battery overcharges
• Faulty regulator/rectifier.
• Faulty battery.
• Poor contact of regulator/rectifier lead wire coupler.
INSPECTION
BATTERY CURRENT LEAKAGE
• Remove the seat. (5-4)
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
• Disconnect the battery - lead wire 1.
Measure the current between - battery terminal and the - bat-
tery lead wire with the multi-circuit tester. If the reading exceeds
the specified value, leakage is evident.
 09900-25008: Multi-circuit tester set
 Tester knob indication: Current (, 20 mA)
 Battery current (leak): Under 1 mA

YES Go to Step 6.
NO Faulty generator.
YES Go to Step 7.
NO Faulty regulator/rectifier.
YES Faulty battery.
NO
• Short circuit of wiring harness.
• Poor contact of couplers.
* In case of a large current leak, turn the tester to high
range first to avoid tester damage.
* Do not turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position
when measuring current.
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