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ELEC
SIGNAL SYSTEM
CHECKING THE SIGNAL SYSTEM
1.If the tail/brake light fails to come on:
CONTINUITY
1.Bulb and bulb socket
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Check the bulb and bulb socket for continu-
ity.
NO CONTINUITY
Replace the bulb and/or bulb socket.
CONTINUITY
2.Brake light switches
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCH”.
NO CONTINUITY
Replace the brake switch.
3.Voltage
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Connect the tachometer to the spark plug
lead.
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Connect the pocket tester (DC 20V) to the
bulb socket connector.
Tester (+) lead
→
Yellow terminal
1
Tester (–) lead
→
Black terminal
2
OUT OF
SPECIFICATION
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Start the engine and accelerate to about
5,000 r/min.
CAUTION:
Do not run the engine in neutral above
6,000 r/min for more than 1 or 2 seconds.
Lighting voltage:
13.5 ~ 14.1 V at 5,000 r/min
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MEETS SPECIFICATION
The lighting circuit is not faulty.
