Checking The Fuse; Checking And Charging The Battery - Yamaha XT250X Service Manual

Checking the condition of the bulb sockets
The following procedure applies to all of the bulb
sockets.
1. Check:
Bulb socket (for continuity)
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(with the pocket tester)
No continuity → Replace.
Pocket tester
90890-03132
NOTE:
Check each bulb socket for continuity in the
same manner as described in the bulb section;
however, note the following.
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a. Install a good bulb into the bulb socket.
b. Connect the pocket tester probes to the re-
spective leads of the bulb socket.
c. Check the bulb socket for continuity. If any of
the readings indicate no continuity, replace
the bulb socket.
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CHECKING THE FUSE

The following procedure applies to all of the
fuse.
EC3C51005
CAUTION:
To avoid a shortcircuit, disconnect the nega-
tive battery lead from the battery terminal be-
fore you check or replace the fuse.
1. Remove:
Seat
G
Rear right side cover
G
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
Fuse
G
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a. Connect the pocket tester to the fuse and
check the continuity.
NOTE:
Set the pocket tester selector to "Ω × 1".
Pocket tester
90890-03132
b. If the pocket tester indicates "∞", replace the
fuse.
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3. Replace:
Blown fuse
G
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a. Set the main switch to "OFF".
b. Install a new fuse of the correct amperage
rating.
c. Set on the switches to verify if the electrical
circuit is operational.
d. If the fuse immediately blows again, check
the electrical circuit.
Fuse
Fuse
Reserve
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WARNING
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
other than that specified. Improvising or us-
ing a fuse with the wrong amperage rating
may cause extensive damage to the electri-
cal system, cause the lighting and ignition
systems to malfunction and could possibly
cause a fire.
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4. Install:
Rear right side cover
G
Seat
G
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY

EWA13290
WARNING
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas
and contain electrolyte which is made of poi-
sonous and highly caustic sulfuric acid.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:
Wear protective eye gear when handling or
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working near batteries.
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
G
Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or
G
open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes).
DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
G
dling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
G
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Amperage
Q'ty
rating
20 A 1
20 A 1