Charging System; Troubleshooting - Yamaha PZ50W Service Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Connect:
• Pocket tester
(to the battery terminals)
2. Measure:
• Battery voltage
Battery voltage:
more than 12 V at 20 °C (68 °F)
3. Start the engine and accelerate to 5,000 r/min.
NOTE:
Place the machine onto a suitable stand to raise
the track off of the ground.
4. Measure:
• Charging voltage
Charging voltage:
14 V/5,000 r/min
CAUTION:
Never disconnect the battery cables while the
generator is operating; otherwise, the rectifier/
regulator will be damaged.
Check the charging system's wiring.
Refer to "CIRCUIT DIAGRAM".
Correct the connector.
BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED.
OK
OK
OK
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CHARGING SYSTEM

OUT OF SPECIFICATION
• Check the battery.
• Replace and/or charge the battery.
Refer to "BATTERY INSPECTION" in CHAP-
TER 2.
OUT OF SPECIFICATION
• Check the main fuse.
Refer to "FUSE INSPECTION" in CHAPTER 2.
• Check the stator coil.
OK
Replace the main fuse and/or the sta-
tor coil assembly.
Replace the rectifier/regulator.
FAULTY
Properly connect or repair the charging system's
wiring.
– +
ELEC
FAULTY