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MSD Charge FI

Fuel / Ignition Controller

PN 4245

Parts Included:

1 - Fuel / Ignition Controller 4245

1 - Micro-USB Cable

1 - MSD View CD-Rom

WARNING: When installing the Charge FI, disconnect the battery cables. When disconnecting, always

remove the negative cable ﬁrst and re-install it last.

WARNING: The Charge FI Controller is a performance device that allows the vehicle or engine to

operate at increased power and speed. Follow all OEM safety recommendations and use

extra care when operating at increased power and speed.

CAUTION: The Charge FI Controller will raise the maximum rev/speed limit of the engine. Note

that factory components may not be designed for the increase in rpm and may require

modiﬁcations to achieve the best performance and durability.

Note: Do not plug the MSD into PC until the MSD View Software has been installed ﬁrst.

INTRO

The Charge FI system has been designed to install directly on Yamaha 700cc Rhinos. This is an in-line

(“piggy-back”) system that plugs directly in to the factory wiring harnesses. Using the Charge FI the Rhino

can be tuned with custom maps for ignition timing and fueling options. In all nine custom tunes can be

created and saved to the device. The last tune, setting 9, remains as a factory setting that cannot be edited.

MSD VIEW

The MSD View software controls all of the functionality of the Charge. The following information gives

a brief explanation of each function or feature in the system as well as the settings that control it. While

using the program, hover the mouse over a Function to display a brief explanation.

When the system controller is connected to a PC via USB, MSD View will automatically recognize it and

load the settings stored in it.

Note: Insure that MSD View is installed on the PC prior to connecting the Charge FI.

INSTALLATION OF THE VIEW SOFTWARE

DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO YOUR PC PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE!

1. Insert the installation CD Rom into the CD drive, wait up to 30 seconds, the CD will auto run, IF THIS

DOES NOT OCCUR:

Locate and open the CD Drive.

Double click on the Setup ﬁle.

2. Select “Click here to Install Version X.XX”.

3. Once loaded, your monitor will have an MSD View X.XX logo. Accept the agreement. Drive the installation

to your program ﬁles folder, press the enter key. The installation will complete, select OK.

4. A window will be opened with two aliases, double-click on the MSD View alias to launch the software.

5. Connect the system controller via USB. If the software does not recognize the controller and auto-

connect, manually select the Charge FI in the popup window and click Connect.

Note: MSD View can also be downloaded from www.MSDpowersports.com

Summary of content (4 pages)

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MSD Charge FI Fuel / Ignition Controller PN 4245 Parts Included: 1 - Fuel / Ignition Controller 4245 1 - Micro-USB Cable 1 - MSD View CD-Rom WARNING: When installing the Charge FI, disconnect the battery cables. When disconnecting, always remove the negative cable first and re-install it last. WARNING: The Charge FI Controller is a performance device that allows the vehicle or engine to operate at increased power and speed.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SAVES AND TRANSFERS Using the Charge changes are in real time if the computer is linked to the ignition. You can create and save numerous files on your PC and transfer them for testing purposes or to use for various locations and conditions. The following instructions will go through a general description of the use of the Charge following the tab system that you will see in the software.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 ADJUSTING TUNES Each tune has a variety of settings that can be adjusted to customize how the engine handles. Not all tunes will need to be changed for all riders and riding styles. The MSD Charge FI will prescribe parameters exactly as they are entered by the user. The unit will not protect the engine from damage if setting parameters are made outside of safe operating range. SETTINGS In this tab users can put in the basic parameters for the engine.
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MONITORS AND GAUGES The pane on the right side of the MSD View window allows users to see a variety of engine parameters in real time. The top of the pane shows selected items in either list or gauge form. The bottom of the pane lists all available items to be checked for monitoring. When the engine is running, users can watch changes occur as they are entered into the software.