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Brakelight Switch
(Handlebar Control)
The switch has spade-type connectors which engage the
harness connectors at the switch.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position.
VOLTAGE (Wiring Harness
Connector)
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the brown/blue wire;
then connect the black tester lead to ground.
3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage, trou-
bleshoot the battery, fuse, switch, or the main wiring
harness.
NOTE: If the meter shows battery voltage, the main
wiring harness is good; proceed to test the switch/
component, the connector, and the switch wiring har-
ness for resistance.
RESISTANCE (Switch)
NOTE: The brake lever must be compressed for this
test. Also, the ignition switch must be in the OFF
position.
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to one spade terminal;
then connect the black tester lead to the other spade
terminal.
3. When the lever is compressed, the meter must show
less than 1 ohm.
NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of resis-
tance, replace the switch.
Coolant Temperature and
Cooling Fan Switches
1. Connect the meter leads (selector in the OHMS posi-
tion) to the switch contacts.
2. Suspend the switch and a thermometer in a container
of cooking oil; then heat the oil.
NOTE: Neither the switch nor the thermometer
should be allowed to touch the bottom of the con-
tainer or inaccurate readings will occur. Use wire
holders to suspend switch and thermometer.
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3. On the cooling fan switch when the temperature
reaches 86-90° C (187-194° F), the meter should
read a closed circuit. On the coolant temperature sen-
sor when the temperature reaches 120° C (218° F),
the meter should read 16.0 ohms.
4. Allow the oil to cool. On the cooling fan switch
when the temperature is within a range of 80-85° C
(176-185° F), the meter should read an open circuit.
On the coolant temperature sensor, monitor the tem-
perature and resistance as the oil cools. At 100° C
(212° F) the meter should read 27 ohms, at 80° C
(176° F) 52 ohms, and at 50° C (122° F) 154 ohms.
5. If the readings are not as indicated, the switch must
be replaced.
6. Install the switch and tighten securely.
7. Connect the switch leads.
Fan Motor
The fan motor connector is located directly above the
fan. To access the connector on the Utility, the front rack
and front center cover must be removed (see Steering/
Frame).
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position.
VOLTAGE (Main Harness
Connector to Fan Motor)
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the brown/blue wire;
then connect the black tester lead to ground.
3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage, trouble-
shoot the battery, fuse, or the main wiring harness.
NOTE: If the meter shows battery voltage, the main
wiring harness is good. The connector should be
checked for resistance.
RESISTANCE (Fan Motor
Connector)
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the blue wire; then con-
nect the black tester lead to the black wire.
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