Yamaha CS50 User Manual

ELEC
CHARGING SYSTEM
8-20
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Check:
1. charging voltage
2. main fuse
3. battery
4. charging coil resistance
5. wiring connections
(of the entire charging system)
NOTE:
• Before troubleshooting, remove the follo-
wing part(s):
1.Front upper cowling
2.Footrest board
• Troubleshoot with the following special
tool(s).
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1. Charging voltage
• Connect the engine tachometer to the
spark plug lead.
• Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
battery.
Positive tester probe

positive battery
terminal
Negative tester probe

negative battery
terminal
• Start the engine and let it run at approxima-
tely 3000 r/min.
• Measure the charging voltage.
Charging voltage
12 V or more at 3000 r/min
15 V or less at 8000 r/min
NOTE:
Make sure the battery is fully charged.
• Is the charging voltage within specification?
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2. Main fuse
• Check the fuse for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUSES” in chap-
ter 3.
• Is the fuse OK?
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3. Battery
• Check the condition of the battery.
Refer to “CHECKING AND CHARGING THE
BATTERY” in chapter 3.
Minimum open-circuit voltage
12.8 V or more at 20°C
• Is the battery OK?
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4. Charging coil resistance
• Disconnect the DC-CDI magneto coupler.
• Connect the pocket tester (Ω x 1) to the
charging coils as shown.
Engine tachometer
90890-03113
Pocket tester
90890-03112
The charging circuit
is OK.
Replace the fuse.
• Recharge or
replace the
battery.
• Clean the battery
terminals.
B
W
W
L
/
Y
R
/
2
1
The battery is not being charged.
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
YES

Yamaha CS50 Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	CS50
Category	Scooter
Language	English