1998-2004 Honda Foreman 450 factory service manual, Page 373Get this manual
BATTERY ICHARGING SYSTEM The battery is normal if the specified regulated voltage is displayed on the multimeterNOTE: The speed at which the voltage starts to rise cannot be checked as it varies with the temperature and loads of the gerleratorA frequently discharged battery is an indication that it is deteriorated even if it proves normal in the regulated voltage inspectionThe charging circuit may be abnormal if any of the following symptoms is encountered NORMAL CHARGING VOLTAGE REGULATED VOLTAGE BATTERY VOLTAGE
ENGINE SPEED rpm L-
CD Voltage does not rised
to regulated voltage: Open or short circuit in the charging system wire harness or poorly connected connector Open or short of the alternator Faulty regulatorrectifier
- ABNORMAL CHARGING VOLTAGE
Regulated voltage is too high:
Poorly grounded voltage regu latorrectifier Faulty battery Faulty regulatorrectifier"