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3. Set the tester to DC VOLTS; then turn the ignition
switch to the ON position and move the shift lever to
the R (reverse) position. The meter must show bat-
tery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter does not show battery voltage,
use the following procedure to troubleshoot.
4. Remove the black tester lead from the brown/laven-
der wire and connect to a suitable ground.
A. If the meter shows battery voltage, troubleshoot
the gear shift position switch connector or the
gear shift position switch.
B. If the meter does not show battery voltage, inspect
the LIGHTS fuse, ignition switch, or the main
wiring harness.
Ignition Timing
The ignition timing cannot be adjusted; however, verify-
ing ignition timing can aid in troubleshooting other com-
ponents.
To
verify
engine
timing,
see
Periodic
Maintenance -Ignition Timing.
Troubleshooting
Problem: Spark absent or weak
Condition
Remedy
1.
Ignition coil
defective
2.
Spark plug
defective
3.
Alternator
defective
4.
CDI unit
defective
5.
Pick-up coil
defective
1. Replace ignition coil
2. Replace plug
3. Replace stator coil
4. Replace CDI unit
5. Replace stator coil
Problem: Spark plug fouled with carbon
Condition
Remedy
1.
Gasoline
incorrect
2.
Air cleaner element
dirty
3.
Spark plug
incorrect (too cold)
4.
Valve seals
cracked - missing
5.
Oil rings
worn - broken
6.
Mixture
too rich
7.
Idling RPM
too high
1. Change to correct gasoline
2. Clean element
3. Replace plug
4. Replace seals
5. Replace rings
6. Replace jets with correct size
7. Adjust carburetor
Problem: Spark plug electrodes overheat or burn
Condition
Remedy
1.
Spark plug
incorrect (too hot)
2.
Engine
overheats
3.
Spark plug
loose
4.
Mixture
too lean
1. Replace plug
2. Service oil filter
3. Tighten plug
4. Replace jets with correct size
Problem: Alternator does not charge
Condition
Remedy
1.
Stator wires/connections
shorted - loose - open
2.
Stator coils
shorted - grounded - open
3.
Regulator/rectifier
defective
1. Repair - replace - tighten stator wires
2. Replace stator coils
3. Replace regulator/rectifier
Problem: Alternator charges, but charging rate is below the specification
Condition
Remedy
1.
Stator wires
shorted - open - loose (at terminals)
2.
Stator coils
grounded - open
3.
Regulator/rectifier
defective
4.
Battery
defective
5.
Electrolyte
low
1. Repair - tighten Stator wires
2. Replace stator coils
3. Replace regulator/rectifier
4. Replace battery
5. Add distilled water
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