Yamaha XP500 Service Manual page 508

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3. Charging voltage
• Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
battery as shown.
Positive tester probe →
positive battery terminal
Negative tester probe →
negative battery terminal
• Start the engine and let it run at approxi-
mately 5,000 r/min.
• Measure the charging voltage.
Charging voltage
14.0 V at 5,000 r/min
NOTE:
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Make sure the battery is fully charged.
• Is the charging voltage within specifica-
tion?
NO
YES
The charging circuit
is OK.
CHARGING SYSTEM
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4. Stator coil resistance
• Remove the generator cover.
• Connect the pocket tester (Ω × 1) to the
stator coils as shown.
Positive tester probe → white 1
Negative tester probe → white 2
Positive tester probe → white 1
Negative tester probe → white 3
• Measure the stator coil resistances.
Stator coil resistance
0.22 ~ 0.26 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F)
(between white and white)
• Is the stator coil OK?
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5. Wiring
• Check the wiring connections of the entire
charging system.
Refer to "CIRCUIT DIAGRAM".
• Is the charging system's wiring properly
connected and without defects?
Replace the rectifier/
regulator.
8 - 30
ELEC
YES
Replace the crank-
shaft position sensor/
stator coil assembly.
YES
Properly connect or
repair the charging
system's wiring.
– +
NO
NO