14. BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM/ A.C. GENERATOR SUPER8 125 CHARGING SYSTEM Terminal SHORT CIRCUIT TEST Disconnect the ground wire from the battery and connect an ammeter across the battery negative (-) terminal and the ground wire. Turn the ignition switch OFF and check for short circuit. Connect the electric tester positive (+) terminal to ground wire and the tester negative (-) terminal to the battery negative (-) terminal. If any abnormality is found, check the ignition switch and wire harness for short circuit . Battery CURRENT TEST (-) Terminal This inspection must be performed with an electric tester when the battery is fully charged. Warm up the engine for inspection. Connect the electric tester across the battery terminals. Disconnect the fuse and connect an ammeter between the fuse terminals. Attach a tachometer to the engine. Start the engine and gradually increase the engine speed to measure the limit voltage and current. Limit Voltage/Current: 1415V/0.5A max. (5000rpm max.) (+) Terminal If the limit voltage is not within the specified range, check the regulator/rectifier. ( 14-5) 14-4