Service manual

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ELEC
SIGNAL SYSTEM
CHECKING THE SIGNAL SYSTEM
1.If the tail/brake light fails to come on:
CONTINUITY
1.Bulb and bulb socket
Check the bulb and bulb socket for continu-
ity.
NO CONTINUITY
Replace the bulb and/or bulb socket.
CONTINUITY
2.Brake light switches
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCH”.
NO CONTINUITY
Replace the brake switch.
3.Voltage
Connect the tachometer to the spark plug
lead.
Connect the pocket tester (DC 20V) to the
bulb socket connector.
Tester (+) lead Yellow terminal 1
Tester (–) lead Black terminal 2
OUT OF
SPECIFICATION
Start the engine and accelerate to about
5,000 r/min.
CAUTION:
Do not run the engine in neutral above
6,000 r/min for more than 1 or 2 seconds.
Lighting voltage:
13.5 ~ 14.1 V at 5,000 r/min
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MEETS SPECIFICATION
The lighting circuit is not faulty.