Printed : 8/13/01
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P/N 951-05002032
SPARK PLUG CAP/COIL
The spark plug cap/coil is a “pencil-type” coil located on top
of the spark plug. The ECM controls when the coil is
switched on or off. The coil is switched on to allow sufficient
time for the coil to charge to a level where a spark can be
produced at the spark plug. The coil switches off at ignition,
which is timed for good engine performance.
BATTERY
The battery is mounted within the subframe. Cannondale
motorcycles are equipped with maintenance free type
batteries and do not require the addition of water. In fact, if
you try to open the battery you will damage it and exposed
yourself to harm.
The fuel injection system benefits most from a fully charged
battery. Weak batteries will cause hard starting and a
general reduction in vehicle performance.
BATTERY REMOVAL (MC1000)
To remove the battery :
Remove the side number panels, radiator shrouds, seat, ,
fuse, and fuel tank. Unbolt the MC1000 and lay it carefully
over the right side of the subframe. Be careful not to
disconnect the barometric sensor hose of the ECU or
damage the harness connectors. Disconnect the negative
lead of the battery first, then disconnect the positive (+) lead.
Be careful not to disconnect the barometric sensor hose of
the ECU or damage the harness connectors. Then, remove
the hold down strap and lift out the battery.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
CAUTION
Never allow a battery to stand in a discharged condi-
tion.
The battery capacity is sized for maximum perfor-
mance and minimal weight. Repeated starting with-
out running the engine long enough to replenish the
battery will result in a discharged battery with insuf-
ficient power to restart the engine.
Don’t charge the battery in your motorcycle with a
car-type battery charger - you will ruin it. Use a
motorcycle-type battery charger. Typically, these
types of chargers deliver a a much lower maximum
charging rate (2 amps).
1.
Remove the battery.
2. Set the battery charger to 12 V.
3. Connect the red battery charger lead to the positive
(+) battery terminal and the black battery charger
lead to the negative (-) battery terminal.
NOTE : After charging the battery, mark the charging date
on the battery case.
Components have been removed for this photo.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Battery explosion or electrical fire.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Failure to disconnect negative (-) battery lead first
can cause the battery to explode. This could result
in serious injury to anyone in the vicinity of the
battery.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always disconnect the negative (-) battery lead first.
When reconnecting connect the negative lead last.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Attempting to open the battery, remove the cap strip
or add fluids to this maintenance free battery.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
If you pry off the cap strip on a maintenance free
battery, you could release poisonous gas and
corrosive fluid which could injure you severely.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never attempt to open the battery cap strip.
Keep sources of ignition away from the battery (e.g.
cigarettes, flames, or sparks).
