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INSPADJ
BATTERY INSPECTION AND CHARGING
Charging method using a constant voltage charger
Measure the open-circuit
voltage prior to charging.
Connect a charger and
ammeter to the battery
and start charging.
NO
YES Is the amperage higher
than the standard
charging amperage writ-
ten on the battery?
Charge the battery until the charging
voltage reaches 15 V.
Leave the battery unused for more than
30 minutes before measuring its open-
circuit voltage.
12.8 V
→ Charging is complete.
12.0 ~ 12.7 V
→ Recharging is required.
Under 12.0 V
→ Replace the battery. This type of battery charger cannot
charge an MF battery. A variable
voltage charger is recommended.
Leave the battery unused for more
than 30 minutes before measuring
its open-circuit voltage.
Set the charging time to a maximum of 20 hours.
Constant amperage chargers are not
suitable for charging MF batteries.
Charger
Ammeter
Voltmeter
NOTE:
CAUTION:
NOTE:
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INSPADJBATTERY INSPECTION AND CHARGING/
FUSE INSPECTION
6. Install:
Battery
Battery band
7. Check: Battery terminals
Dirt → Clean with a wire brush.
Loose connection → Connect properly.
8. Lubricate: Battery terminal
9. Connect: Battery lead coupler
(to the battery terminals)
10. Install:
Battery cover
Seat assembly
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium soap base grease
FUSE INSPECTION
CAUTION:
To avoid a short circuit, always set the
main switch to “OFF ” when checking or
replacing a fuse.
1. Remove:
Seat assembly
Battery cover
Refer to “FRONT FENDER, SEAT
ASSEMBLY AND FUEL TANK ” section in
the CHAPTER 4.
2. Disconnect: Battery lead coupler 1
(from the battery terminals)
NOTE:
Push down on the tab a, and then remove the
battery lead coupler.
1
a
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ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
If the starter motor will not operate, use the following inspection steps.
*1 marked: Refer to “FUSE INSPECTION ” section in the CHAPTER 3.
*2 marked: Refer to “BATTERY INSPECTION AND CHARGING ” section in the CHAPTER 3.
*3 marked: Refer to “MAIN SWITCH INSPECTION ” section.
*4 marked: Refer to “ENGINE STOP SWITCH INSPECTION ” section.
NOTE:
Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat assembly
2) Air scoops (left and right)
3) Fuel tank
Refer to “FRONT FENDER, SEAT ASSEMBLY AND FUEL TANK ” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Use 12 V battery in this inspection.
Use the following special tools in this inspection.
Pocket tester:
YU-03112-C/90890-03112
*1 Check fuse. Replace fuse and
check wire harness.
*2 Check battery. Recharge or replace.
Check each coupler and wire connection. Repair or replace.
*3 Check main switch. Replace. *4 Check engine stop switch. Replace.
Check starter motor operation. Repair or replace.
Check starter relay. Replace.
Check neutral switch. Replace. Check start switch. Replace.
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM
No good
No good
No good
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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 “BATTERY INSPECTION AND CHARGING ” section in the CHAPTER 3.
NOTE:
Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat assembly
Refer to “FRONT FENDER, SEAT ASSEMBLY AND FUEL TANK ” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Use the following special tool in this inspection.
Pocket tester:
YU-03112-C/90890-03112
*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 AC magneto. Charging coil Replace.
Replace rectifier/regulator.
OK
OK
OK
No good
OK
No good
OK
No good
No good
No good
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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 charging coil resis-
tance, replace the rectifier/regulator.
Tester (+) lead → Red lead
1
Tester ( –) lead
→ Black lead
2
Charging
voltage Tester selector
position
14.0 V at
5,000 r/min DCV-20
2
1
W R
Y/R
B
AC MAGNETO INSPECTION
1. Inspect: Charging coil resistance
Out of specification → Replace.
Tester (+) lead → White lead
1
Tester ( –) lead
→ Black lead
2
Charging coil
resistance Tester selector
position
0.96 ~ 1.44 Ω at
20 °C (68 °F) Ω
× 1
WSb
B
Y 1
2