Honda TRX400EX FOURTRAX 1999, Service Manual

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SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM INSPECTION
CURRENT LEAKAGE TEST
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and disconnect the neg-
ative cable from the battery.
Connect the ammeter probe to the negative
cable and the ammeter probe to the battery ter-
minal.
With the ignition switch OFF, check for current leak-
age.
NOTE:
When measuring current using a tester, set it to a
high range, and then bring the range down to an
appropriate level. Current flow higher than the
range selected may blow out the fuse in the tester.
While measuring current, do not turn the ignition
switch ON. A sudden surge of current blow
out the fuse in the tester.
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SPECIFIED CURRENT LEAKAGE:
0.1 max.
If current leakage exceeds the specified value, a
shorted circuit is likely.
Locate the short by disconnecting connections
one
by one and measuring the current.
CHARGING VOLTAGE INSPECTION
If the engine must be running t o do some work,
make sure the area is well ventilated. Never run the
engine i n an enclosed area. The exhaust contains
poisonous carbon monoxide gas that may cause loss
of consciousness and may lead t o death. Run the
engine in an open area or with an exhaust evacua-
tion system i n an enclosed area.
NOTE:
Be sure that the battery is in good condition before
this test.
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Start the engine and warm it up to the operating
perature; stop the engine.
Connect the multimeter between the positive and
negative terminals of the battery.
CAUTION
To
prevent short, make absolutely certain which
are the positive and negative terminals or cable.
Do
not disconnect the battery or any cable in the
charging system without first switching off the
ignition switch. Failure t o follow this precaution
can damaae the tester or electrical
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