Kawasaki WORKHORSE 250 (2003) [294/322] Testing relay

16-38 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Electric Starter System

Brush Plate and Terminal Bolt Inspection

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Using the highest range of the hand tester, measure the

resistance as follows:

[A] Terminal Bolt and Right - Hand End Cover

[B] Terminal Bolt and Brush Plate

If there is any reading, the insulator may be failed. Re-

place the washer (insulator) of the end cover.

Starter Relay Inspection

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Remove:

Seat (see Frame chapter)

Starter Relay [A]

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Connect the hand tester [A] and 12 V battery [B] to the

starter relay as shown.

If the relay does not work as specified, the relay is defec-

tive. Replace the relay.

Testing Rel ay

Hand Tester Range: x 1Ω range

Criteria: When battery is connected ⇒ 0 Ω

When battery is disconnected ⇒ ∞Ω

Starter Circuit Relay Inspection

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Remove:

Seat (see Frame chapter).

Starter Circuit Relay [A]