Checking The Electrical System; Leak Test; Checking Recharging Condition - Honda XLR200R Service Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AC GHJERATOR
CHECKING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEAK TEST
Turn main switch off, disconnect (-) cable from battery;
Connect ammeter to battery (-) terminal and (-) cable.
With th~~ignition switch off, check for current leakage.
• If the measured current is above the specified range,
tester fuse may be shorted. Meaure by switching from
large to small range.
• While measuring current, DO NOT turn the ignition
switch on. If the teste.r is set in rnA or small range and
large current comes in, the tester fuse may short.
Leak Current: below 0 rnA
If the leak current is greater than the standard value, it is
possible that there is a short in the circuit.
Look for the shorted area by disconnecting from the coupler
and connector while continuously measuring the current.
Checking Recharging Condition
Be sure the battery is in good condition before performing
this test. Required voltage should be -more than 13 V.
Warm up engine.
Install a fully-charged battery.
Connect digital circuit tester between battery terminals.
Remove starter relay switch coupfer, remove main fuse.
Attach coupler to switch.
Connect ammeter following the illustration.
• Make sure that you do not short the circuit during
measurement.
• Current may asia be measured by connecting ,ammeter
to b'attery terminal and
(+)
cord but when started using
self-starter, large current will damage the tester.
• Always turn the main'switch off before any operation. If
tester or circuit OFF/ON is done while there is current in
the circuit, excess current may be discharged causing
damage to the tester and other electrical components.
Start enginE;!, turn headlight to hi-beam
Slowly turn engine revolution UP, then measure recharging,
electrical pressure and current at the specified rpm.
Operating Voltage/Current: 14.0-14.SV/O.O.5.A (5,OOOrpm)
14-6
Battery H terminal
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Battery (-) cable
Battery
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Probe: Red/White
Main Fuse 15 A
8
Probe