15. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
15-1
ZX / SCOUT
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• It is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte or fill with distilled water.
• Remove the battery from the motorcycle for charging. Do not remove the electrolyte cap..
• Do not quick charge the battery. Quick charging should only be done in an emergency..
• Charge the battery according to the charging current and time specified on the battery.
• When charging, check the voltage (open voltage) with an electric tester.
• When replacing the battery, do not use a traditional battery.
SPECIFICATIONS
SC10AS
Capacity 12V3AH
Voltage 13.013.2V
Charging Standard 0.4A/10H
Battery
current Quick 4A/0.5H
Spark plug (NGK) BR8HSA
Spark plug gap 0.60.7mm
Primary coil 0.1530.187Ω
Secondary coil
(with plug cap)
6.9910.21KΩ
Ignition coil resistance
Secondary coil
(without plug cap)
3.243.96KΩ
Pulser coil resistance (20) 80160Ω
Ignition timing 15.5°±2°BTDC/2000rpm
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHARGING SYSTEM
No power Intermittent power
• Dead battery • Loose battery cable connection
• Disconnected battery cable • Loose charging system connection
• Fuse burned out • Loose connection or short circuit in ignition system
• Faulty ignition switch • Loose connection or short circuit in lighting system
Low power Charging system failure
• Weak battery • Loose, broken or shorted wire or connector
• Loose battery connection • Faulty regulator/rectifier
• Charging system failure • Faulty A.C. generator
• Faulty regulator/rectifier