Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 2016, Service Manual

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Refit the rider’s seat (see Rider’s Seat - Installation).
All Triumph models are equipped with an electric start system. This system consists of a starter relay, starter
motor, starter switch, side stand switch, engine stop switch, clutch switch and the sprag clutch. The starter motor
is connected to the starter relay and the battery by heavy duty cables in order to supply the large currents
required by the motor to start the engine. When the starter button is pressed, the relay is energised, which then
allows current to the starter motor. The starter motor will not operate unless the clutch lever is pulled in. Also, the
starter will not operate if the side stand is down, unless the transmission is in neutral. If the starter motor does
not operate, the following basic checks must be carried out before further diagnosis is performed:
Check the engine stop switch is in the 'RUN' position.
Check the battery terminals are clean and tight.
Check the frame and engine earth connections are clean, tight and free from corrosion.
Ensure the battery is fully charged and in good condition.
Check that any fuse in the circuit is not blown and is of the correct rating.
Using the Triumph Diagnostic Tool, check the operation of the neutral switch or gear position sensor (if
fitted), side stand and clutch switches.
Note
The engine will not crank if the instruments, ABS ECM, or immobiliser/chassis ECM (if fitted) are
disconnected.
Rectify any defects as necessary.
General Fault Finding – Starter Motor and Relay
Symptom Possible cause(s)
Starter relay does not click, starter motor does not
turn Battery discharged or defective
Blown main or starter relay fuse
Defective starter relay wiring or starter switch
Check that the side stand, transmission and clutch
lever are positioned for engine starting i.e.
transmission in neutral, clutch lever pulled in and the
side stand down
Defective alarm system - ensure any alarm fitted is
working correctly
Starter motor turns slowly Battery discharged or defective
Loose, corroded or dirty battery connections
Loose, corroded or dirty starter motor or starter relay
connections
Defective starter motor
Loose, corroded or dirty battery ground connections
Starter relay clicks but engine does not turn over Battery discharged or defective
Crankshaft does not turn due to engine defect
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