Electrical Precautions; Battery Disconnecting - Triumph T595 DAYTONA Service Manual

ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS

The following guidelines are intended to ensure the
safety of the operator whilst preventing damage to the
electrical and electronic components fitted to the
motorcycle. Where necessary, specific precautions are
detailed in the relevant sections of this manual which
should be referred to prior to commencing repair
operations.
Equipment — Prior to commencing any test procedure
on the motorcycle ensure that the relevant test
equipment is working correctly and any harness or
connectors are in good condition, in particular mains
leads and plugs.
WARNING: The ignition system
produces extremely high voltages. Do
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not touch any part of the ignition system or any
cables while the engine is running.
An electric shock caused by contact with the
ignition system may lead to illness, injury or death.
WARNING:
i mplanted heart pacemaker devices
should not be in close proximity to ignition circuits
and or diagnostic equipment.
The ignition system and any diagnostic equipment
may interrupt the normal operation of such
devices causing illness or death.
WARNING: The battery contains harmful
materials. Always keep children away
from the battery whether or not it is fitted in the
motorcycle.
Do not jump start the battery, touch the battery
cables together or reverse the polarity of the
cables as any of these actions may cause a spark
which would- ignite battery gasses causing a risk of
personal injury.
High Voltage Circuits — Whenever disconnecting live
H.T. circuits always use insulated pliers. Exercise
caution when measuring the voltage on the coil
terminals while the engine is running, high voltage
spikes can occur on these terminals.
Wearers of surgically
GENERAL INFORMATION I
Connectors and Harness — The engine of a motorcycle
is a particularly hostile environment for electrical
components and connectors. Always ensure these
items are dry and oil free before disconnecting and
connecting test equipment. Never force connectors
apart either by using tools or by pulling on the wiring
itself. Always ensure locking mechanisms are
disengaged before removal and note the orientation to
enable correct reconnection. Ensure that any
protective covers and substances are replaced if
disturbed.
Having confirmed a component to be faulty, switch off
the ignition and disconnect the battery negative (black)
lead first. Remove the component and support the
disconnected harness. When replacing the component
keep oily hands away from electrical connection areas
and push connectors home until any locking
mechanism becomes fully engaged.

Battery disconnecting

Before disconnecting the battery, switch off all
electrical equipment.
WARNING: To prevent the risk of a
battery exploding and to prevent damage
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to electrical components ALWAYS disconnect the
battery negative (black) lead first. When
reconnecting the battery, always connect the
positive (red) lead first, then the negative (black)
lead. Always disconnect the battery when working
on any part of the electrical system.
Failure to observe the above warnings may lead to
electrical damage and a fire hazard which could
cause personal injury.
Always ensure that battery leads are routed correctly and
are not close to any potential chafing points.
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