Service Information; Troubleshooting; Charging System - KYMCO ZX Service Manual

15
. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• It is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte or fill with distilled water.
• Remove the battery from the motorcycle for charging. Do not remove the electrolyte cap..
• Do not quick charge the battery. Quick charging should only be done in an emergency..
• Charge the battery according to the charging current and time specified on the battery.
• When charging, check the voltage (open voltage) with an electric tester.
• When replacing the battery, do not use a traditional battery.
SPECIFICATIONS
Battery
Spark plug
Spark plug gap
Ignition coil resistance
Pulser coil resistance (20 )
Ignition timing

TROUBLESHOOTING

CHARGING SYSTEM

No power
• Dead battery
• Disconnected battery cable
• Fuse burned out
• Faulty ignition switch
Low power
• Weak battery
• Loose battery connection
• Charging system failure
• Faulty regulator/rectifier
15-1
Capacity
Voltage
Charging Standard
current Quick
(NGK)
Primary coil
Secondary coil
(with plug cap)
Secondary coil
(without plug cap)
SC10AS
12V3AH
13.0 13.2V
0.4A/10H
4A/0.5H
BR8HSA
0.6 0.7mm
0.153 0.187Ω
6.99 10.21KΩ
3.24 3.96KΩ
80 160Ω
15.5°±2°BTDC/2000rp
Intermittent power
• Loose battery cable connection
• Loose charging system connection
• Loose connection or short circuit in ignition system
• Loose connection or short circuit in lighting system
Charging system failure
• Loose, broken or shorted wire or connector
• Faulty regulator/rectifier
• Faulty A.C. generator
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