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IGNITION SYSTEM
EC620000
IGNITION SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
Use the following steps for checking the possibility of the malfunctioning engine being attributable to
ignition system failure and for checking the spark plug which will not spark.
NOTE:
Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat
2) Fuel tank
Use the following special tools in this inspection.
Spark gap testClean or replace
spark plug.
Check entire ignition
system for connection.Repair or replace.
Check main switch. Replace.
Check “ENGINE STOP”
switch.Replace.
Check ignition coil. Primary coil Replace.
Secondary coil Replace.
Check CDI magneto. Pickup coil Replace.
Source coil Replace.
Replace CDI unit.
Dynamic spark tester:
YM-34487
Ignition checker:
90890-06754
Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112
No Spark
OK
OK
OK
OK
Spark
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
OK
No good
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“ENGINE STOP” SWITCH INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
“ENGINE STOP” switch continuity
No continuous while being pushed → Replace.
Continuous while being free → Replace. Tester (+) lead → Black lead 1
Tester (–) lead → Black lead 2
B
1B
2Tester selec-
tor position
PUSH IN
Ω × 1
FREE
B B
1
2
EC626002
IGNITION COIL INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Primary coil resistance
Out of specification → Replace.
2. Inspect:
Secondary coil resistance
Out of specification → Replace.
NOTE:
When inspecting the secondary coil resis-
tance, remove the spark plug cap.Tester (+) lead → Orange lead 1
Tester (–) lead → Black lead 2
Primary coil
resistanceTester selector
position
0.18 ~ 0.28 Ω at
20 ˚C (68 ˚F)Ω × 1
Tester (+) lead → Spark plug lead 1
Tester (–) lead → Orange lead 2
Secondary coil
resistanceTester selector
position
6.3 ~ 9.5 kΩ at
20 ˚C (68 ˚F)kΩ × 1
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STARTER MOTOR
Extent of removal:1 Starter motor disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Drain the engine oil Refer to “ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
1 Starter motor 1
STARTER MOTOR DISASSEM-
BLY
1Front bracket 1
2Ring 1
3Brush set 1
4Armature assembly 1
5Stator assembly 1
1
ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM
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CHARGING SYSTEM
EC680000
CHARGING SYSTEM
EC681001
INSPECTION STEPS
If the battery is not charged, use the following inspection steps.
*1 marked: Refer to “FUSE INSPECTION” section in the CHAPTER 3.
*2 marked: Refer to “CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY” section in the CHAPTER 3.
NOTE:
Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat
2) Rear fender
3) Fuel tank
Use the following special tool in this inspection.
Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112Inductive tachometer:
YU-8036-B
Engine tachometer:
90890-03113
*1 Check fuse.Replace fuse and
check wire harness.
*2 Check battery. Recharge or replace.
Check each coupler and
wire connection.Repair or replace.
Check charging voltage.Charging system is
good.
Check CDI magneto. Lighting coil Replace.
Replace rectifier/regulator.
OK
OK
OK
No good
OK
No good
No good
No good
No good
OK
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EC624000
COUPLERS AND LEADS CONNECTION
INSPECTION
1. Check:
Couplers and leads connection
Rust/dust/looseness/short-circuit →
Repair or replace.
CHARGING VOLTAGE INSPECTION
1. Start the engine.
2. Inspect:
Charging voltage
Out of specification → If no failure is
found in checking the source coil resis-
tance, replace the rectifier/regulator.
Tester (+) lead → Red lead 1
Tester (–) lead → Black lead 2
Charging
voltageTester selector
position
14.0 ~ 15.0 V at
5,000 r/minDCV-20
WB
R
Y/R
12
3. Inspect:
Lighting coil resistance
Out of specification → Replace.
Tester (+) lead → White lead 1
Tester (–) lead → Black lead 2
Lighting coil
resistanceTester selector
position
0.64 ~ 0.96 Ω at
20 ˚C (68 ˚F)Ω × 1
WSb
YB
1
2