KYMCO K-XCT 300i Owner's Manual page 563

13. Electrical Systems
Electrical Systems
This chapter covers the location and servicing of the electrical systems for the
KYMCO K-XCT 300i.
• Battery .................................................................. 13-6~13-10
• Charging System ........................................................... 13-11
• Ignition System ................................................... 13-12~13-16
• Starting System .................................................. 13-17~13-21
• Starter Motor ................................................................. 13-22
• Fuses ............................................................................. 13-23
• ECU Removal ..................................................... 13-24~13-27
• Self-Diagnosis .................................................... 13-28~13-33
• Horn ............................................................................... 13-34
• Lights .................................................................. 13-35~13-41
• Relays ................................................................ 13-42~13-46
• Switches ............................................................. 13-47~13-61
• Wiring Diagrams ................................................. 13-62~13-64
CHARGING SYSTEM AND BATTERY
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• The battery can be charged and discharged repeatedly. If a discharged battery is not
used for a long time, its service life will be shortened. Generally, the capacity of a
battery will decrease after it is used for 2～3 years. A capacity-decreased battery will
resume its voltage after it is recharged but its voltage decreases suddenly and then
increases when a load is added.
• When a battery is overcharged, some symptoms can be found. If there is a short circuit
inside the battery, no voltage is produced on the battery terminals. If the rectifier won't
operate, the voltage will become too high and shorten the battery service life.
• If a battery is not used for a long time, it will discharge by itself and should be
recharged every 3 months.
• A new battery filled with electrolyte will generate voltage within a certain time and it
should be recharged when the capacity is insufficient. Recharging a new battery will
prolong its service life.
• Inspect the charging system according to the sequence specified in the
Troubleshooting
13-1
K- XCT 300i