1. GENERAL INFORMATION ATV 50
FUEL GAUGE
1. Pointer does not register correctly (Ignition switch ON)
Inspection/Adjustment Symptom Probable Cause
Check battery circuit by
operating turn signals.
Burned out fuse
Weak or dead battery
Signals operate Signals dim, remain Faulty ignition switch
properly on or don`t operate Loose or disconnected
Remove fuel unit and connector
check operation of Broken wire harness
pointer by moving float
up and down.
Pointer does not Pointer moves Faulty float
Check operation of move
pointer by opening and
shorting fuel unit
terminal on wire
harness side.
Pointer does not Pointer moves Broken or shorted fuel unit
move wire
Check connectors for
proper connection.
Loose or disconnected
Good Faulty connector
Incorrectly connected
connector
Broken or shorted wire in
fuel gauge
2. Pointer fluctuates or swings (Ignition switch ON)
Inspection/Adjustment Symptom Probable Cause
Check battery circuit by
operating turn signals
and horn. Burned out fuse
Weak or dead battery
Signals operate Signals dim, remain Faulty ignition switch
properly on or don`t operate Loose or disconnected
Remove fuel unit and connector
check operation of Broken wire harness
pointer by moving float
up and down.
Pointer moves Pointer does not Poor contact in fuel unit
move
Move float up and
down rapidly (1 round
/sec.) to check the
operation of pointer.
Pointer moves in Pointer does not
accordance with move in accord- Insufficient damping oil in
float ance with float fuel gauge
Check connectors for
proper connection.
Good Faulty Loose or disconnected
connector
Broken or shorted wire in
fuel gauge
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