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Post by raford3 on Nov 9, 2011 10:44:09 GMT -6
I wondered if the charging system would support that much load, but if your freind has a heated jumpsuit it must draw more current than a vest.
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Post by raford3 on Nov 9, 2011 10:22:02 GMT -6
Anybody ever use a heated vest?
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Post by raford3 on Nov 9, 2011 10:04:06 GMT -6
It looks like the Float Bowl drain line is connected where the fuel line needs to go, if I'm seeing it right. Float bow drain is by the screw on the bottom of the carburator.
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Post by raford3 on Nov 8, 2011 14:14:42 GMT -6
When I have a run of bad luck it usually comes in 3's. I hope you don't miss the opportunity to lay a guilt trip on your daughter. She might be waiting on you hand and foot.
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Post by raford3 on Nov 8, 2011 10:33:50 GMT -6
Flesh grows back, don't go to the doctor and save the money to pay for the scoot.
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Post by raford3 on Nov 5, 2011 13:08:29 GMT -6
If the kick start mechanism isn't engaging it may not have been put together right when you had the cover off. Take the cover off and post some pics. What I think is the cover may not have aligned properly when reeinstalled. You have 2 things which indicate cover so you may luck out. That starter is 50 bucks so lets hope.
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Post by raford3 on Nov 3, 2011 8:17:27 GMT -6
You're charger is automatic which means it will detect if the battery needs charging at th 1.5 amp level or maintenance at a very low current level. So if you hook it up it will detect if the battery needs charging (below 12.2V level). So you can use it to determine the condition of the battery with the charger. If your terminals are clean and tight and your battery is fully charged you need to look elsewhere. You may need to cycle the starter to force the charger to work (surface charge). Your charger won't hurt the new battery. Be kinda systematic in your approach, do 1 thing at a time and note the result. What worked before the battery was changed still works so this will be no big deal.
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Post by raford3 on Nov 2, 2011 18:32:32 GMT -6
The battery could have lost it's charge or the connections may not be adequate the stuff above will check that off the list.
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Post by raford3 on Nov 2, 2011 18:00:42 GMT -6
Scrape the connections with sandpaper or a knife blade to verify good connection. Slap the charger on it and see if it goes into charge mode. If it doesn't try starting it again to get the yellow charging light on. If the green maintenance light stays on after this you will need the VOM for sure.
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Post by raford3 on Nov 2, 2011 17:43:41 GMT -6
I knew of a dude who would test his spark plug wire by getting his son to hold it while he cranked the engine. I knew the son, he sounded strangely bitter when he told the story.
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Post by raford3 on Nov 2, 2011 17:39:45 GMT -6
That should do it. You should primarily use the DC 20v range for the scooter and the AC 200v for household current. Never test spark plug wire voltage as it is in the range of 30,000v. You can also test connections with the ohm function. When in doubt of the voltage start high and gradually reduce the settings 'till you get the number to fill the display.
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Post by raford3 on Nov 2, 2011 17:25:39 GMT -6
Another test might involve removing 1 of the battery terminals while attempting a jump start. Everything involves tools you don't have though. Time to do some networking.
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Post by raford3 on Nov 2, 2011 17:10:37 GMT -6
VOM aka volt ohm meter aka multimeter
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Post by raford3 on Nov 2, 2011 16:57:45 GMT -6
Charge the battery first, or ask the gay dude if he's got a VOM you can borrow. It should read at least 12.2V across the battery terminals. You did verify the terminals are on right. Look for the positive sign near the red wire. When I finish a jar of peanut butter I cut it in half so the dogs can get to the bottom, it's almost a well liked as pigs ears.
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Post by raford3 on Nov 2, 2011 16:42:18 GMT -6
You can turn it over with the kick start right? It sounds like it may be the soleniod is stuck. Take a broom handle and give it a few light taps. You'l probably have to take the belt cover off again. I'm afraid you need a VOM now you can verify voltage at the starter. The red and green wires on mine. If that doesn't show about 11 volts or more then check for the absense or voltage across the relay when starting. If you're losing it across the relay you may need a new one. Anyway that's a start.
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