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ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check:
1. main fuse
2. battery
3. starter motor
4. starter relay
5. main switch
6. brake switch
7. start switch
8.
9.
10. wiring connections
(of the entire starting system)
TIP
• Before troubleshooting, remove the following
part(s):
1. seat
2. front fender
3. rear fender
4. C.D.I. magneto cover
• Troubleshoot
with
the
following
special
tool(s).
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
The starter motor fails to turn.
1. Main fuse
• Check the main fuse for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUSE” in chap-
ter 3.
• Is the main fuse OK?
Replace the fuse.
2. Battery
• Check the condition of the battery.
Refer to “CHECKING AND CHARGING
THE BATTERY” in chapter 3.
Minimum open-circuit voltage
12.0 V or more at 20 °C (68 °F)
• Is the battery OK?
• Clean the battery
terminals.
• Recharge or
replace the battery.
3. Starter motor
• Connect the positive battery terminal
and starter motor lead
with a jumper
lead
.
• A wire that is used as a jumper lead
must have at least the same capacity or
more as that of the battery lead, other-
wise the jumper lead may burn.
• This check is likely to produce sparks,
therefore make sure nothing flammable
is in the vicinity.
• Does the starter motor turn?
Repair or replace the
starter motor.
3
3
2
2
1
1
M
Y/R
G/Y
shift switch
neutral switch
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