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NOTE: If a “click” is heard and any voltage is indi-
cated by the multimeter, replace the starter relay. If no
“click” is heard and the multimeter continues to indi-
cate battery voltage, test the neutral start relay.
Starter Motor
NOTE: The starter is a non-serviceable component.
If the following test does not result as specified, the
starter must be replaced.
TESTING VOLTAGE
Perform this test on the starter motor positive terminal.
To access the terminal, slide the boot away.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON posi-
tion, the emergency stop switch in the RUN position,
and the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the starter terminal;
then connect the black tester lead to ground.
3. With the starter button depressed, the meter must
show approximately 10.0 DC volts and the starter
motor should operate.
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NOTE: If the meter showed correct voltage but the
starter did not operate or operated slowly, the starter
motor is defective.
NOTE: If the meter showed no voltage, inspect
ground connections, starter motor lead, battery volt-
age (at the battery), starter relay, or the neutral start
relay.
REMOVING
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the nut securing the positive cable to the
starter; then remove the cable from the starter.
3. Remove the two cap screws securing the starter to
the crankcase; then remove the starter. Account for
an O-ring.
INSTALLING
1. Apply a small amount of grease to the O-ring seal on
the starter; then install the starter into the crankcase.
Secure with two cap screws making sure the engine
ground is secured by the rear cap screws. Tighten to
8 ft-lb.
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2. Secure the positive cable to the starter with the nut.
Tighten to 8 ft-lb.
3. Connect the battery.
Electronic Control Unit
(ECU)
The electronic control unit (ECU) is located above the
radiator under the radiator/electrical access panel.
NOTE: The ECU is not a serviceable component. If
the unit is defective, it must be replaced.
The ECU is rarely the cause for electrical problems; how-
ever, if the ECU is suspected, substitute another ECU of
the same part number to verify the suspected one is
defective.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) can be cleared by fol-
lowing the procedures located in the Diagnostic Trouble
Codes (DTC) sub-section in this section.
Regulator/Rectifier
The regulator/rectifier is located under the front rack and
front fenders above the oil cooler.
TESTING
1. Start engine and warm up to normal operating tem-
peratures; then connect a multimeter to the battery as
follows.
2. Select the DC Voltage position; then connect the red
tester lead to the positive battery post and the black
tester lead to the negative battery post.
CAUTION
Always disconnect the negative battery cable from the
battery first; then disconnect the positive cable.
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