Honda Shadow TA200 2001 Manual page 253

BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM INSPECTION
CHARGING VOLTAGE INSPECTION
NOTE:
When inspecting the charging system, check the system
ccrpcoent s and Li.ues st.ep-by-st.ep accordmq to the trouble-
shooting on page 15-3.
Measuz-auq circuit.s with a large capacity that exceeds the
capacity of the tester may cause damage to the tester.
Before starti1ig each test, set the tester at the highest ca-
pacit.y range first, then gradually Loeer the capacity ra.nges
until you have the correct range.
imen measuring small capacity circuits, keep the ignition
switch off. If the switch
is
suddenly turned on during a
test, the tester tuse may blew.
If the engine .must
be
running to
do
some work, .make sure
the area is
lt1el.1
ilated . .Never run the
engine in an en-
closed area. The exhaust contains
poisonous
carbon mon-
oxide gas that ney cause loss of consciousness and lead to
death. Run the ine .in an
open
area
or with
an exhaust
evacuation system in an enclosed area.
Warm up the engine to normal ope.rating temperature.
top the ellgi11e, and connect. the multimeter as shown.
CAUTION:
T'o prevent
short,
make absolutely certain which are
the
positive
and negative
temri.na..ls or cable.
Do not disconnect the
1:::iattery
or any cah.le
in
the charg-
ing system witmut
first
switching
off
the
ignition
switch.
Failure to fallow this prec.autiaJ can damage
the tester ar
electrical ca,panents.
Restart the engine.
lr1ith the headlight on Hi beam, measure the voltage on the
multimeter when the engine runs at 5,000 rpn.
STANDARD:
Measured battery voltage: (page: 15-5) <
Measured charging voltage (see above) < 15. SV
at
S, 000 ,:pn
15-6
NEGATIVE CABLE
POSITIVE CJ..BLE