Electrical Precautions; Battery Disconnecting - Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual

General Information
Electrical Precautions
The following guidelines are intended to ensure the safety
of the operator whilst preventing damage to the electrical
and electronic components fitted to the motorcycle.
Where necessary, specific precautions are detailed in the
relevant sections of this manual which should be referred
to prior to commencing repair operations.
Equipment - Prior to commencing any test procedure on
the motorcycle ensure that the relevant test equipment is
working correctly and any harness or connectors are in
good condition, in particular mains leads and plugs.
The ignition system produces extremely high voltages.
Do not touch any part of the ignition system or any
cables while the engine is running.
An electric shock caused by contact with the ignition
system may lead to illness, injury or death.
Wearers of surgically implanted heart pacemaker
devices should not be in close proximity to ignition
circuits and/or diagnostic equipment.
The ignition system and any diagnostic equipment may
interrupt the normal operation of such devices causing
illness or death.
The battery contains harmful materials. Always keep
children away from the battery whether or not it is fitted
in the motorcycle.
Do not jump start the battery, touch the battery cables
together or reverse the polarity of the cables as any of
these actions may cause a spark which would ignite
battery gasses causing a risk of personal injury.
High Voltage Circuits - Whenever disconnecting live H.T.
circuits always use insulated pliers. Exercise caution when
measuring the voltage on the coil terminals while the
engine is running, high voltage spikes can occur on these
terminals.
Connectors and Harness - The engine of a motorcycle is a
particularly hostile environment for electrical components
and connectors. Always ensure these items are dry and oil
free before disconnecting and connecting test equipment.
Never force connectors apart either by using tools or by
pulling on the wiring itself. Always ensure locking
mechanisms are disengaged before removal and note the
orientation to enable correct reconnection. Ensure that
any protective covers and substances are replaced if
disturbed.
Having confirmed a component to be faulty, switch off the
ignition and disconnect the battery negative (black) lead
first. Remove the component and support the
disconnected harness. When replacing the component
keep oily hands away from electrical connection areas and
push connectors home until any locking mechanism
becomes fully engaged.
Battery Disconnecting
Before disconnecting the battery, switch off all electrical
equipment.
To prevent the risk of a battery exploding and to prevent
damage to electrical components ALWAYS disconnect
the battery negative (black) lead first. When
reconnecting the battery, always connect the positive
(red) lead first, then the negative (black) lead. Always
disconnect the battery when working on any part of the
electrical system.
Failure to observe the above warnings may lead to
electrical damage and a fire hazard which could cause
personal injury.
Always ensure that battery leads are routed correctly and
are not close to any potential chafing points.
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