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1622. INSPECT STARTER NO-LOAD
(a) Connect the magnet exciting coil and the terminal.
(b) Connect the ammeter and the battery to the starter
as shown.
(c) Check that the starter rotates smoothly and steadily
with the clutch pinion gear moving out.
(d) Check that the ammeter shows the specified
current.
Specified current: 90 A or less at 11.5 V
if the current is not normal, replace the starter.
3. WIRING
(a) Check that the connecting wire between
the positive (+) and the starter is stable
and reliable, and the insulating bush is in
good condition, in order to avoid a fire
caused by electric spark.
(b) Check that there is continuity in the wire
and if the insulating bush is not damaged.
If the harness is damaged, replace it.AmmeterIgnition SwitchBattery Main Fuse BoxStarter
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163II. STARTER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (MR479Q, MR479QA, MR481QA)1. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the starter connector.
(b) Remove the nut, and disconnect the starter
cable.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and the starter
assembly.
2. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY
Install according to the inverted order of removal.
Torque:
Bolt 37N.m (378kgf.cm, 27ft.lbf)
Harness 9.8N.m(100kgf.cm, 7.0ft.lbf)
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164Section 2 Charging System
(MR479Q, MR479QA, MR481QA)I. BATTERYMaintenance-free battery is applied in this vehicle. Its termination voltage is 12V. It is connected inline by six
2V single cell in tandem with walls between every pole.
1. BATTERY WARNING SIGNS
1 -- Danger of corrosion
The battery electrolyte is very corrosive. DO NOT overturn the battery.
2 -- Read the instructions for battery
3 -- Children are forbidden to touch the battery
4 -- Avoid fire, electromagnetic wave and strong light.
Avoid electric spark while repair; avoid short.
5 -- Wear protecting glasses
6 -- Danger of explosion
The explosive mixed gas will be produced while charging.
7 -- How to deal with a scrapped battery
The scrapped battery should be delivered to the collection station.1234567
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1652. BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HINT:
(1) The battery is not allowed to contact lubricating grease.
(2) The battery terminal is only allowed to be softly pulled out, in order to void damaging the battery.REMOVAL(1) Remove the negative (-) ground cable
(2) Remove the battery positive (+) cable
(3) Loosen the fixing clamp on the battery.INSTALLATIONInstall according to the inverted order of removal.
Tighten the torque
Tighten the battery cable clip to 6N.m (61kgf.cm, 4ft.lbf)
Tighten the fixing clamp to 12N.m (123kgf.cm, 8.6ft.lbf)
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166II. CHARGING SYSTEM INSPECTION1. CHECK BATTERY WORKING VOLTAGE
(a) After having driven the vehicle and in the case that 20 minutes have not passed after having stopped the
engine, turn the ignition switch ON and turn on the electrical system (headlight, blower motor) for 60
seconds to remove the surface charge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch OFF and
turn off the electrical systems. Then
measure the battery voltage
between the negative and positive
terminals of the battery.
Standard voltage: 12.5-12.9V at
20°C
HINT:
If the voltage is less than specification, charge the battery.
2. CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS, FUSE BOX AND FUSE
(a) Check that the battery terminals are not loose or corroded.
(b) Check if fuse box and fuse for continuity.
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