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ELEC
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The battery is not being charged.
Check:
1.
main fuse
2.
battery
3.
charging voltage
4.
stator coil resistance
5.
wiring connections
(of the entire charging system)
TIP
8
Before troubleshooting, remove the follow-
ing part(s):
1. battery box cover
2. front cover
3. leg shield 1
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Troubleshoot with the following special
tool(s).
Digital tachometer
90890-06760
Pocket tester
90890-03112 (YU-03112-C)
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3. Charging voltage
8
Connect the digital tachometer to the spark
plug lead of cylinder.
8
Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
battery as shown.
Positive tester probe
J
J
J
J
J
positive battery
terminal
Negative tester probe
J
J
J
J
J
negative battery
terminal
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Start the engine and let it run at approxi-
mately 5,000 r/min.
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Measure the charging voltage.
Charging voltage
14 V at 5000r/min
CHARGING SYSTEM
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1. Main fuse
8
Check the main fuse for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUSES” in chap-
ter 3.
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Is the main fuse OK?
YES
NO
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2. Battery
8
Check the condition of the battery.
Refer to “CHECKING AND CHARGING
THE BATTERY” in chapter 3.
Minimum open-circuit voltage
12.8 V or more at 20°C (68°F)
8
Is the battery OK?
YES
NO
8
Clean the battery
terminals.
8
Recharge or re-
place the battery.
Replace the fuse.