Charging System Inspection - Honda 2005 FOURTRAX FOREMAN TRX500 TM Service Manual

BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
Connecting the
cables with the
POWER switch
turned to ON can
produce a spark
which could ignite
or explode the bat-
tery.
The charger will
automatically
switch to the
"Trickle" mode after
the set charging
time has elapsed.
3. Set the "TIMER" to the position indicated by the
Honda Battery Tester; RED -3, RED -2 or YEL-
LOW - 1 . If you are charging a new battery, set
the switch to the NEW BATT position.
4. Attach the clamps to the battery terminals: red to
positive, black to negative.
Connect the battery cables only when the
"POWER" switch is turned to OFF.
Turn the "POWER" switch to ON.
When the timer reaches the "Trickle" position.
the charging cycle
"POWER" switch to
clamps.
is complete. Turn the
OFF and disconnect the
7. Let the battery cool for at least 10 minutes or
until gassing subsides after charging.
8. Retest the battery using the Honda Battery Tester
and recharge if necessary using the above steps.
NEW BATT
YELLOW
RED
-1
TIMER
Trickle
CHARGING SYSTEM INSPECTION
CURRENT LEAKAGE TEST
Remove the seat (page 3-4).
Turn the ignition switch to OFF, and disconnect the
negative (-) cable from the battery.
Connect the ammeter (+) probe to the negative (-)
cable and the ammeter (-) probe to the battery (-)
terminal.
With the ignition switch turned to OFF, check for
current leakage.
NOTE:
• When measuring current using a tester, set it to a
high range, and then bring the range down to an
appropriate level. Current flow higher than the
range selected may blow out the fuse in the
tester.
• While measuring current, do not turn the ignition
switch to ON. A sudden surge of current may
blow out the fuse in the tester.
STANDARD: 1 mA max. (FM/FE models)
0.1 mA max. (TM model)
If current leakage exceeds the specified value, a
shorted circuit is likely.
Locate the short by disconnecting connections one
by one and measuring the current.
NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL |
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