Electricalprecautions; Batterydisconnecting; Disciplines - Triumph Speed Triple Service Manual

General Information
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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
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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.
The ignition system produces extremely high
voltages. Do 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.
Wearers of surgically implanted 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.
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
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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.
Connectors and Harness
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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.
To prevent the risk of a battery exploding and to
prevent damage 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.
Disciplines
Switch off the ignition prior to making any connection
or disconnection in the system. An electrical surge
can be caused by disconnecting 'live' connections
which can damage electronic components.
Ensure hands and work surfaces are clean and free of
grease, swarf, etc. as grease collects dirt which can
cause tracking or high-resistance contacts.
Prior to commencing any test, and periodically during
any test, touch a good earth to discharge body static.
This is because some electronic components are
vulnerable to static electricity.
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