Service manual

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CHARGING

• Connect the charged positive cable to the battery

positive terminal.

• Connect the charged negative cable to the battery

negative terminal.

• Normal charging: Using 0.9A-charging current,

charge about 11 hours.

• Quick charging: Using 4A-charging current, charge

about 3 hours.

• Keep flames and sparks away from a battery that is

being charged.

• Quick charging should be limited to an emergency.

Normal charging is preferred.

17.5 ELECTRIC STARTER

Information

• If a battery has not been used for a long period of time, the voltage may fade and may

not provide enough power to starter motor.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Starter Motor Turns Slowly

o Weak battery.

o Poorly connected starter motor cable.

o Malfunctioning starter motor.

o Poorly connected battery ground cable.

• Starter Motor Inoperable

o Engine stop switch at “off” position.

o Gearshift bar is not at neutral position.

o Blown fuse near the battery.

o Battery is undercharged or in poor condition.

17.6 LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

HEADLIGHT

• To remove the headlight, loosen the three screws at

the back of the headlight.