Service manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16-49
Electric Starter System
Brush Lead Inspection
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Using the × 1 Ω hand tester range, measure the resis-
tance as shown.
Terminal Bolt and Positive Brushes [A]
Right-hand End Cover and Negative Brushes [B]
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
If there is not close to zero ohms, the brush lead has an
open. Replace the brush plate assy.
Right-hand End Cover Inspection
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Using the highest hand tester range, measure the resis-
tance as shown.
Terminal Bolt and Right-hand End Cover [A]
Terminal Bolt and Negative Brushes [B]
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
If there is any reading, the brush assy and/or terminal bolt
assy have a short. Replace the starter motor.
Starter Relay Inspection
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Remove:
Seat (see Seat Removal in the Frame chapter)
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Disconnect:
Starter Motor Cable [A]
Battery Positive Cable [B]
Connector [C]
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Remove:
Starter Relay [D]
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Connect the hand tester [A] and a 12 V battery [B] to the
starter relay as shown.
If the relay does not work as specified, the relay is defec-
tive. Replace the relay.
Testing Relay
Hand Tester Range: × 1Ω range
Criteria: When battery is connected ⇒ 0 Ω
When battery is disconnected ⇒
∞Ω
Starter Control Relay Inspection
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Refer to the Relay Inspection.