Service manual

ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM

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EAS27180

STARTING CIRCUIT CUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION

If the engine stop switch is set to “ ” and the main switch is set to “ON” (both switches are closed), the

starter motor can only operate if at least one of the following conditions is met:

● The transmission is in neutral (the neutral switch is closed).

● The clutch lever is pulled to the handlebar (the clutch switch is closed) and the sidestand is up (the

sidestand switch is closed).

The starting circuit cut-off relay prevents the starter motor from operating when neither of these condi-

tions has been met. In this instance, the starting circuit cut-off relay is open so current cannot reach the

starter motor. If any of the above has occurred and if the starting circuit cut-off relay is turned ON, you

can start the engine by pressing starter switch “ ”.