Short Circuit Test; Current Test - KYMCO Super 8 50 Service Manual

14
. BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM/
A.C. GENERATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM

SHORT CIRCUIT TEST

Disconnect the ground wire from the battery
and connect an ammeter across the battery
negative (-) terminal and the ground wire.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and check for
short circuit.
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Connect the electric tester positive (+)
terminal to ground wire and the tester
negative (-) terminal to the battery
negative (-) terminal.
If any abnormality is found, check the ignition
switch and wire harness for short circuit .

CURRENT TEST

This inspection must be performed with an
electric tester when the battery is fully
charged.
Warm up the engine for inspection.
Connect the electric tester across the battery
terminals. Disconnect the fuse and connect an
ammeter between the fuse terminals.
Attach a tachometer to the engine.
Start the engine and gradually increase the
engine speed to measure the limit voltage and
current.
Limit Voltage/Current: 14～15V/0.5A max.
If the limit voltage is not within the specified
range, check the regulator/rectifier. (  14-5)
(5000rpm max.)
(-) Terminal
Super 8 50
(-) Terminal Battery
(+) Terminal
(+) Terminal
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