Kawasaki STX-15F Jet Ski User Manual


 
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14-33
Charging System
Magneto Output Voltage
Remove:
Seat (see Hull/Engine Hood chapter)
Air Filter with Duct (see Fuel System chapter)
Disconnect the 3-pin stator coil leads connector [A].
With the hand tester [A] check the magneto output (in
circuit) according to the following table with the engine
running at approximately 3 000 rpm.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not perform this test
with the watercraft in the water.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine over 15 seconds without cool-
ing water.
Magneto Output Voltage
Connections
Meter Setting
Meter (+) to Meter (–) to
Standard Value
250 V AC
White lead White lead 48 72 V
If the magneto output voltage is correct, check the regu-
lator according to the regulator test procedure.
If the magneto output voltage is low, check the stator coil
resistance with a multimeter according to the following
table.
Stator Coil Resistance Test
Connections
Meter Setting
Meter (+) to Meter (–) to
Standard Value
R×1
White lead White lead
0.432 0.648
If the coil has normal resistance, but the voltage check
shows the charging system to be defective, then the
permanent magnets in the flywheel have probably weak-
ened, necessitation flywheel replacement.
Regulator/Rectifier Removal/Installation
Remove the seat (see Hull/Engine Hood chapter).
Unscrew the mounting bolts [A] and remove the regula-
tor/rectifier [B].
Disconnect the connector [C].