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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
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SERVICE INFORMATION........................................................ 15- 1
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................. 15- 1
CHARGING SYSTEM............................................................... 15- 3
BATTERY................................................................................ 15- 4
IGNITION SYSTEM ................................................................. 15- 7
STARTING SYSTEM................................................................ 15-11
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• It is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte or fill with distilled water.
• Remove the battery from the motorcycle for charging. Do not remove the electrolyte cap..
• Do not quick charge the battery. Quick charging should only be done in an emergency..
• Charge the battery according to the charging current and time specified on the battery.
• When charging, check the voltage (open voltage) with an electric tester.
• When replacing the battery, do not use a traditional battery.
Secondary coil
(with plug cap)
Secondary coil
(without plug cap)
Pulser coil resistance (20¢J)
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHARGING SYSTEM
No power Intermittent power
• Dead battery • Loose battery cable connection
• Disconnected battery cable • Loose charging system connection
• Fuse burned out • Loose connection or short circuit in ignition system
• Faulty ignition switch • Loose connection or short circuit in lighting system
Low power Charging system failure
• Weak battery • Loose, broken or shorted wire or connector
• Loose battery connection • Faulty regulator/rectifier
• Charging system failure • Faulty A.C. generator
• Faulty regulator/rectifier
IGNITION SYSTEM
No spark at plug Engine starts but turns poorly
• Faulty spark plug • Ignition primary circuit
• Poorly connected, broken or shorted wire —Faulty ignition coil
—Between A.C. generator and CDI unit —Poorly connected wire or connector
—Between CDI unit and ignition coil • Ignition secondary circuit
—Between CDI unit and ignition switch —Faulty ignition coil
—Between ignition coil and spark plug —Faulty spark plug
• Faulty ignition switch —Poorly insulated plug cap
• Faulty ignition coil • Improper ignition timing
• Faulty CDI unit —Battery voltage too low (6V max.)
• Faulty A.C. generator —Faulty CDI unit
STARTING SYSTEM
Starter motor won‘t turn Lack of power
• Fuse burned out • Weak battery
• Weak battery • Loose wire or connection
• Faulty ignition switch • Foreign matter stuck in starter motor
• Faulty starter switch
or pinion
• Faulty front or rear stop switch
Starter motor rotates but engine does
• Faulty starter relay not start
• Poorly connected, broken or shorted wire • Faulty starter pinion
• Faulty starter motor • Starter motor rotates reversely
• Faulty starter clutch
• Weak battery