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BATTERY/CHARGING
SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM
INSPECTION
NOTE
•
When
inspecting the
charging system, check
the
system
components and
lines
step-by-step according to the
trou-
bleshooting
on page
15-3.
•
Measuring
circuits
with
a
large capacity
that
exceeds
the
capacity of the
tester
may
cause
damage
to
the
tester.
Before
starting
each
test,
set
the
tester at
the high capacity
range
first,
then gradually
down
to
low
capacity
ranges
until
you have
the correct
range so
you
do
not
damage
the
tester.
•
When
measuring
small capacity
circuits,
keep
the
igni-
tion
switch
off.
If
the switch
is
suddenly
turned
on
during
a
test,
the
tester
fuse
may
blow.
LEAKAGE
INSPECTION
Check
the
battery
ampere
leakage before
making
a
regulated
voltage
inspection.
Turn the
ignition
switch
off
and
disconnect the
battery
neg-
ative
cable
from
the
battery.
Connect
the
tester
between
the negative cable
and
the
neg-
ative
terminal
The
voltage
should
indicate less
than
1
mA
with
the
Ignition
switch
off.
LEAKAGE AMPERE
1
mA
max.
REGULATED VOLTAGE
INSPECTION
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//
the
engine
must
be running
to
do some
work,
make
sure
the
area
Is
well-ventilated.
Never run
the engine
in
an
enclosed
area.
The
exhaust
contains
poisonous carbon
monoxide
gas
that
may
cause
loss
of consciousness
and
lead
to
death.
NOTE
•
Be
sure
the battery
is
in
good
condition before
perform-
ing
this
test.
Warm
up
the
engine
to
normal
operating temperature.
Stop
the engine,
and
connect
the
voltmeter as
shown.
Connect
a
tachometer
and
restart
the engine.
Allow
the
engine
to
idle,
and
increase the
engine speed
gradually.
The
voltage
should be
controlled as
specified.
Standard:
'96 -
2000:
13.5
-
14.0
V
at
5,000
rpm
After 2000: 14.6
-
15.6
V
at
5.000
rpm
CAUTION
•
Be
careful
not
to
allow
the battery positive
cable
to
touch
the
frame
while
testing
15-7
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