Starter Operational Test - Yamaha V star 1100 Owner's Manual

248
a. Apply a dielectric compound to the electrical
connectors prior to reconnecting them.
b. Make sure the electrical connections are free
of corrosion and are completely coupled to
each other.
c. Tighten the screws securely.
d. Install all removed items.
STARTING SYSTEM
When the starter button is pressed under the cor-
rect conditions, control current flows through the
starter relay coil, which energizes the relay. The
starter relay contacts close and load current flows
directly from the battery to the starter.
The starter will only operate when the transmis-
sion is in neutral or when the clutch lever is pulled
in while the sidestand is up. The starting circuit cut-
off relay prevents the flow of control current to the
starter relay unless one of these conditions has been
met. The starting circuit cutoff relay is energized
and the contacts close only when the neutral switch
is closed (the transmission is in neutral) or when
both the clutch switch and sidestand switch are
closed (when the clutch lever is pulled in and the
sidestand is up).
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than five seconds at a time. Let it cool
approximately ten seconds, then use it
again.
Troubleshooting
Refer to Chapter Two.
STARTER
Operational Test
1. Securely support the motorcycle on a level sur-
face and shift it into neutral.
2. Make sure the main switch is off.
3. Remove the fuel tank as described in Chapter
Eight.
WARNING
The negative lead is still connected to
the battery in the following steps.
While working with the battery posi
16
17
tive lead, make sure it cannot touch
any metal on the motorcycle.
4. Disconnect the electrical lead (B, Figure 1) from
the positive battery terminal. Secure the lead safely
out of the way.
5. Pull back the rubber boot and disconnect the ca-
ble from the starter terminal (A, Figure 16).
WARNING
The jumper wire must be large
enough to handle the current flow
from the battery. If the wire is too
small, it could melt.
WARNING
The following test may produce
sparks. Make sure no flammable gas
or fluid is in the vicinity.
6. Apply battery voltage directly to the starter by
connecting a jumper from the battery positive ter-
minal (B, Figure 1) to the starter terminal (A, Fig-
ure 16). The starter should operate.
7. If the starter does not operate when battery volt-
age is applied, repair or replace the starter.
CHAPTER NINE