SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 30
CHARGING SYSTEM
Tools
Description
Part Number
Multi-Meter / DVA Tester
91-99750A1
Ammeter (0-100 Amp)
Obtain Locally
Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives
Description
Part Number
Quicksilver Liquid Neoprene
92-25711--3
Precautions
The following precautions MUST BE observed when working on the charging system.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in serious damage to the alternator or
charging system.
1.
2.
DO NOT attempt to polarize the alternator.
DO NOT short across or ground any of the terminals on the alternator, except as specifi-
cally instructed in the Troubleshooting Tests.
3.
4.
5.
6.
NEVER disconnect the alternator output lead or battery cables when the alternator is
operating.
NEVER disconnect regulator lead from alternator regulator terminal when the alternator
is operating.
ALWAYS remove negative (–) battery cable from battery before working on the charging
system.
When installing battery, BE SURE to connect the positive (+) battery cable to the positive
(+)
battery terminal and the negative (–) (grounded) battery cable to negative (–) battery
terminal.
7.
If a charger or booster battery is to be used, BE SURE to connect it in parallel with exist-
ing battery (positive to positive; negative to negative).
EFI Electrical System Precautions
CAUTION
Avoid damage to the EFI electrical system and components. Refer to the following
precautions when working on or around the EFI electrical harness or when adding
other electrical accessories:
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•
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DO NOT tap accessories into engine harness.
DO NOT puncture wires for testing (Probing).
DO NOT reverse battery leads.
DO NOT splice wires into harness.
DO NOT attempt diagnostics without proper, approved Service Tools.
INDEX
90-863161
SEPTEMBER 2000
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