Honda XL125LK, Owner'S Manual

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BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM INSPECTION
CURRENT LEAKAGE INSPECTION
Remove the left side cover (page 2-2).
With the ignition switch turned to "OFF", disconnect the
negative (–) cable from the battery.
Connect the ammeter (+) probe to the negative (–)
cable and the ammeter (–) probe to the battery (–)
terminal.
With the ignition switch turned to "OFF", check for
current leakage.
• 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 the fuse in the tester.
• While measuring current, do not turn the ignition
switch to "ON". A sudden surge of current may blow
the fuse in the tester.
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
Remove the left side cover (page 2-2).
Be sure the battery is in good condition before
performing this test.
Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
Connect the multimeter between the battery positive (+)
and negative (–) terminals.
• To prevent a short, make absolutely certain which
are the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals or
cables.
• Do not disconnect the battery or any cable in the
charging system without first turning the ignition
switch to "OFF". Failure to follow this precaution can
damage the tester or electrical components.
Measure the voltage on the multimeter when the engine
runs at 5,000 min
-1
(rpm).
SPECIFIED CURRENT LEAKAGE: 0.01 mA max.
(+)
(–)
Standard: Measured battery voltage < Measured
charging voltage < 15.5 V at 5,000 min
-1
(rpm)