ELEC
CHARGING SYSTEM
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2. Battery
• Check the condition of the battery.
Refer to “CHECKING AND CHARGING THE
BATTERY” in Chapter 3.
Min. open-circuit voltage
12.8 V or more at 20 °C (68 °F)
• Is the battery OK?
3. Charging voltage
• Connect the engine tachometer to the spark
plug lead of cylinder #1.
• Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
battery as shown.
Tester positive probe
→
battery positive terminal
Tester negative probe
→
battery negative terminal
•
Start the engine and let it run at approxi-
mately 5,000 r/min.
• Measure the charging voltage.
Charging voltage
14 V at 5,000 r/min
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• Clean the battery ter-
minals.
• Recharge or replace
the battery.
Engine tachometer
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Pocket tester
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1. Main fuse
• Check the main fuse for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUSES” in
Chapter 3.
• Is the main fuse OK?
Replace the fuse.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Check:
1. Main fuse
2. Battery
3. Charging voltage
4. Startor coil assembly resistance
5. Wiring (of the entire charging system)
NOTE:
• Before troubleshooting, remove the following
part(-s):
1) Seat
2) Side covers
3) Storage compartment/battery cover
• Troubleshoot with the following special tool(-s).
The battery is not being charged.
YES
NO
YES
NO