Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the starter motor operation

1. Check:

  • Starter motor operation Does not operate → Perform the electric starting system troubleshooting, starting with step 4.

    Refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page 8-9.

a. Connect the positive battery terminal "1" and starter motor lead "2" with a jumper lead "3".

WARNING
  • A wire that is used as a jumper lead must have at least the same capacity of the battery lead, otherwise the jumper lead may burn.
  • This check is likely to produce sparks, therefore, make sure no flammable gas or fluid is in the vicinity.

Checking the starter motor operation


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