Starter Current Draw Test - Victory Cross Roads Classic Service Manual

ELECTRIC STARTER

Starter Current Draw Test

WARNING
Do not allow any part of the jumper cable clamp to
touch the chassis or any other ground.
CAUTION
Disable the ignition system so that the engine will not
start during this test.
Remove spark plug caps.
Install test spark plugs into plug caps.
Ground spark plugs against engine.
1. Inspect the battery (see procedure). Charge or
replace battery as necessary before proceeding.
2. Place transmission in neutral.
3. Position an inductive ammeter clamp on battery
positive cable.
Starter
< 130 amps
18.18
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4. Set DMM to Volts DC scale and connect red lead of
meter to positive post of battery.
5. Connect black lead of meter to negative post of battery.
6. Turn ignition switch on and observe ammeter. It should
register negative amps. If it does not, turn the ammeter
probe around.
7. Make sure ignition switch is on, engine stop switch is
in the run position, transmission is in neutral, clutch
lever pulled in and that the ignition system is disabled.
8. Press starter switch and crank starter for about 5
seconds and observe both meters and the tachometer.
9. The battery voltage should remain above 9.6 volts.
10. The amperage draw of the starter should not exceed
130 amps. See page 18.18 for Starter Current Draw
chart.
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