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NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage, trou-
bleshoot the battery, fuse, switch, or the main wiring
harness.
NOTE: If the meter shows battery voltage, the main
wiring harness is good; proceed to test the switch/
component, the connector, and the switch wiring har-
ness for resistance.
Resistance (Switch Connector)
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the black wire; then con-
nect the black tester lead to the green/yellow wire.
3. When the brake lever is compressed, the meter must
show less than 1 ohm.
NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of resis-
tance, replace the switch.
REAR BRAKE
The switch has spade-type connectors which engage the
harness connectors at the switch.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON posi-
tion.
Voltage (Wiring Harness
Connector)
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the black wire; then
connect the black tester lead to ground.
3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage, trou-
bleshoot the battery, fuse, switch, or the main wiring
harness.
NOTE: If the meter shows battery voltage, the main
wiring harness is good; proceed to test the switch/
component, the connector, and the switch wiring har-
ness for resistance.
Resistance (Switch)
NOTE: The brake lever must be compressed for this
test. Also, the ignition switch must be in the OFF
position.
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to one spade terminal;
then connect the black tester lead to the other spade
terminal.
3. When the lever is compressed, the meter must show
less than 1 ohm.
NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of resis-
tance, replace the switch.
Fuse Holder
The main (20 amp) fuse is located under the batter cover
under the seat.
NOTE: To remove the fuse, compress the locking
tabs on either side of the fuse case and lift out.
If the fuse is blown, the fuse element will be visibly burned
and separated. Attempt to determine the cause of the blown
fuse and install a new fuse of the same amperage.
Ignition Coil
The ignition coil is on the right side of the frame in front
of the engine.
PEAK VOLTAGE (Primary/CDI Side)
NOTE: All of the peak voltage tests should be made
using the Fluke Model 77 Multimeter with Peak Volt-
age Reading Adapter. If any other type of tester is
used, readings may vary due to internal circuitry.
NOTE: The battery must be at full charge for these tests.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON posi-
tion; the emergency stop switch must be in the RUN
position. Also, the black wire must be disconnected
from the coil.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the black/yellow wire;
then connect the black tester lead to the green/gray
wire.
3. The meter reading must show greater than 85 volts.
NOTE: If the voltage is not as specified in the above
test, inspect the main wiring harness, main fuse, igni-
tion switch, or engine stop switch.
RESISTANCE
NOTE: For these tests, the meter selector must be
set to the OHMS position.
CAUTION
Always disconnect the battery when performing resis-
tance tests to avoid damaging the multimeter.
CAUTION
Always disconnect the battery when performing resis-
tance tests to avoid damaging the multimeter.
CAUTION
Always replace a blown fuse with a fuse of the same
type and rating. Replacing a blown fuse with a different
rating can cause severe electrical wiring damage or fire
could occur.
CAUTION
Always disconnect the battery when performing resis-
tance tests to avoid damaging the multimeter.
