
4.21
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
OPERATION OVERVIEW
The ECU is a solid state component that serves as the
controller for the fuel injection system.
The ECU receives input from the EFI sensors including,
but not limited to:
• Engine Coolant Temperature
• Intake Temperature/Manifold Absolute Pressure (T-
MAP)
• Oxygen Sensor
• Throttle Position Sensor
The inputs cause the ECU to respond based on it’s
software calibration. The ECU responds by opening and
closing the output circuits of the EFI system. These
include but are not necessarily limited to:
• Fuel Injectors
• Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
• Oxygen Sensor Heater
• Ignition Coil
• Idle Air Controller (IAC)
During
operation,
the
ECU
continually
performs
diagnostic checks of itself, each of the sensors, and
system performance. If a fault is detected, the ECU turns
on the “Check Engine” light in the speedometer and
stores the fault code in its fault memory. Depending on
the significance or severity of the fault, normal operation
may continue, or "Fail-Safe" operation (slowed speed,
richer running) may be initiated. A technician can
determine the cause of the “Check Engine” light by
referencing
the
“Instrument
Cluster
Trouble
Code
Display” and “Diagnostic Trouble Code Table” or by using
Digital Wrench®. The ECU requires a minimum of 7.0
volts to operate. The memory in the ECU is operational
the moment the battery cables are connected.
To prevent engine over-speed and possible failure, an
RPM-limiting feature is programmed into the ECU. If the
maximum RPM limit (7600) is exceeded, the ECU
suppresses the injection signals, cutting off the fuel flow.
This process repeats it self in rapid succession, limiting
operation to the preset maximum.
Maximum RPM Limit: 7600
Summary of Contents for Sportsman 850 Touring EPS
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Page 72: ...2 40 NOTES MAINTENANCE ...
Page 78: ...3 6 OIL FLOW DIAGRAM ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 93: ...3 3 21 WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 94: ...3 22 STATOR COVER ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 100: ...3 28 VALVE COVER ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 101: ...3 3 29 CAMSHAFT CARRIER CAMSHAFT ROCKER ARM ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 102: ...3 30 CYLINDER HEAD VALVES INTEGRATED THROTTLE BODY ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 103: ...3 3 31 VALVE AND SPRING HEIGHT DETAIL SPM850 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 104: ...3 32 VALVE AND SPRING HEIGHT DETAIL SPM1000 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 105: ...3 3 33 PISTON CONNECTING ROD ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 106: ...3 34 CRANKSHAFT ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 107: ...3 3 35 CRANKCASE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 108: ...3 36 CRANKCASE UPPER ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 109: ...3 3 37 BALANCE SHAFT BALANCE SHAFT TIMING ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 110: ...3 38 CRANKCASE LOWER WITH OIL PUMP ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 111: ...3 3 39 STATOR COVER FLYWHEEL WATER PUMP COUPLER ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 112: ...3 40 WATER PUMP WATER PUMP COUPLER STATOR ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 113: ...3 3 41 DRIVE COUPLER REAR STARTER GEAR ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 141: ...3 3 69 CRANKCASE ASSEMBLY UPPER ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 143: ...3 3 71 BALANCE SHAFT TIMING ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 145: ...3 3 73 CRANKCASE SEALANT AND TORQUE VALUES ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 154: ...3 82 NOTES ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 160: ...4 6 FUEL TANK FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VIEW FUEL SYSTEM ...
Page 170: ...4 16 EFI SYSTEM LAYOUT EFI SYSTEM ASSEMBLY VIEW FUEL SYSTEM ...
Page 204: ...4 50 NOTES FUEL SYSTEM ...
Page 217: ...5 5 13 DRIVE CLUTCH SERVICE DRIVE CLUTCH EXPLODED VIEW ALL MODELS PVT SYSTEM ...
Page 245: ...6 6 11 Primary Shaft Rear Output Shaft Reverse Shaft Coupler Input Shaft TRANSMISSION ...
Page 246: ...6 12 Cam Shift Shaft Bellcrank Shift Shaft TRANSMISSION ...
Page 254: ...6 20 TRANSMISSION EXPLODED VIEW TRANSMISSION ...
Page 330: ...7 74 NOTES FINAL DRIVE ...
Page 338: ...8 8 STEERING EPS STEERING ASSEMBLY VIEW EPS MODELS STEERING SUSPENSION ...
Page 372: ...8 42 NOTES STEERING SUSPENSION ...
Page 377: ...9 9 5 BRAKE SYSTEM ASSEMBLY VIEWS SPORTSMAN SCRAMBLER 850 BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKE SYSTEM ...
Page 378: ...9 6 SPORTSMAN SCRAMBLER 1000 BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKE SYSTEM ...
Page 379: ...9 9 7 SPORTSMAN SCRAMBLER INTERNATIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKE CALIPER EXPLODED VIEW BRAKE SYSTEM ...
Page 381: ...9 9 9 BRAKE SYSTEM ...
Page 436: ...11 22 INSTERMENT CLUSTER TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER KEY OFF NO POWER ELECTRICAL ...
Page 437: ...11 11 23 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER KEY ON NO POWER ELECTRICAL ...
Page 438: ...11 24 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NO HIGH BEAM INDICATOR ELECTRICAL ...
Page 439: ...11 11 25 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NO INCORRECT FUEL LEVEL ELECTRICAL ...
Page 492: ...11 78 EPS TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL ...
Page 500: ...11 86 NOTES ELECTRICAL ...