KYMCO XCITING 500, Service Manual

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19
. ELECTRIC STARTER
19-2
XCITING 500
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
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Always turn the ignition switch to “OFF” before servicing the starter motor. The motor could
suddenly start, causing serious injury.
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The starter motor can be serviced with the engine in the frame.
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When checking the starter system, always follow the steps in the troubleshooting flow chart
(page 19-2).
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A weak battery may be unable to turn the starter motor quickly enough, or supply adequate
ignition current.
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If the current is kept flowing through the starter motor to turn it while the engine is not cranking
over, the starter motor may be damaged.
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See section 12 for starter clutch servicing.
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See section 20 for following components:
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Ignition switch
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Starter switch
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Brake light switch
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Check for the following before troubleshooting:
─ Blown main fuse (30A) and sub fuse (10 A)
─ Loose battery and starter motor cable
─ Discharged battery
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The starter motor can turn with the following conditions:
─ Ignition switch ON
─ Engine stop switch in RUN
─ Rear brake lever fully squeezed
─ Side stand retracted
─ Starter switch pushed
Starter motor will not turn
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Poorly connected battery terminals.
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Open or short circuit in battery.
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Check for loose or poorly
connected battery terminals
and opened or shorted battery
cable.
Abnormal
Normal