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11/WIRING HARNESS, BATTERY
Checking the battery voltage
15.8
Checking the charging voltage
15.9
Checking the closed-circuit current
15.10
Warning
Fire hazard The electrical system can be overloaded by the use of incorrect
fuses.
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Use only fuses with the prescribed amperage. Never by-pass or repair
fuses.
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Insert a new fuse of the appropriate strength.
Fuse (58011109110)
Fuse (58011109115)
Tip
The replacement fuses should always be present in the fuse box to make
sure they are available when needed.
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Close the cover of the fuse box.
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Install the front cover. (
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Turn the key in the ignition switch to the position .
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Remove the rear fender. (
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Place the measuring leads of the multimeter to the battery terminals.
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Make the measurement when there is no load on the battery (no electrical compo-
nents are switched on).
Battery voltage
unloaded:
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If the displayed value does not correspond to the nominal value:
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Recharge the battery.
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Condition
All plug connectors must be in corrosion-free condition and the plug-in connectors
must be tight-fitting.
The battery must be charged enough to start the engine but not fully charged. If the
battery is already fully charged, start the engine a few times.
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Remove the rear fender. (
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Connect the multimeter. The black measuring lead is connected to the negative
pole (ground) of the battery. Place the red measuring lead on the positive terminal.
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Measurement when loaded (light switched on, brake pressed)
Charging voltage
under load at: 5,000 rpm
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If the displayed value does not correspond to the nominal value:
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Check the generator. (
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If the generator is working properly:
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Change the voltage regulator.
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Switch off all power-consuming components and switch off the engine.
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Remove the rear fender. (
P. 56)
P. 57)
12.4... 12.8 V
P. 57)
13.5... 15 V
P. 170)
P. 57)
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