ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION

Console Box

1 Engine coolant temperature gauge

2 Choke control
3 Fuel gauge
4 Service hour meter
5 OK monitor
6 Starter switch
7 Light switch
8 Fuse box

OK monitor

Function

How to check indicator light bulbs

The bulbs are normal if the indicator lights 1, 2 and 6 come ON when the starter switch key is turned to
l (ON) position. (The indicator lights will go OFF when the engine starts.)

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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

Console Box

206422

Disassembly Reassembly

1. Disconnect the electrical wires at connectors 1. To reassemble the console box, follow the reverse
(In the gasoline models, disconnect the choke of disassembly procedure.
cable on the engine side.)

2. Remove screws 2 (four) securing the cover.

3. Remove screws 3 (six) and separate the front

and rear panels.

4. Remove screws 4 (four) securing the instrument

panel.

NOTE
To replace the instrument panel bulbs, remove
screws 3 and 4.

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Components in Console Box

206423A

1 Power relay 4 Light switch

2 Power relay 5 Starter switch
3 Turn signal relay 6 Fuses

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Combination Meter
Disassembly

206480

Sequence

1 Instrument panel 6 Meter case

2 Dial 7 Printed circuit
3 Engine coolant temperature gauge 8 Bulb
4 Service hour meter 9 Socket
5 Fuel gauge

! CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the printed circuit
when disassembling the combination meter.

Reassembly Bulb replacement

To reassemble the combination meter, follow the For bulb replacement, remove the socket from the
reverse of disassembly procedure. printed circuit by turning it to the left. For con-
figuration of the indicator lights, refer to “OK
Monitor.”

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MAJOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

Starter Switch (with Anti-Restart Lock)

This switch has a built-in anti-restart lock, so the the diesel models, l (ON) position of the switch is
key cannot be turned from l (ON) to (START) for energizing the glow plugs.
position while the engine is running. The gasoline
and diesel models use the same starter switch. In

203561A

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Lighting Switch

206481

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Fuse Box

101441D

Spare Terminals

The spare terminal cord extends from the fuse box

in the console box. (Another spare terminal is
located on the chassis-side main harness.)
Cord color: Lg (yellowish green)
Removing the console box rear panel will expose
this spare terminal which is fastened to the harness
protector with vinyl tape.

206424

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BATTERY MAINTENANCE

1. State of charge and electrolyte specific gravity adjustment

2. Specific gravity reading and state of charge (4) When connecting the cables to the battery,
To check the battery for state of charge, take begin with the cable for the positive (+)
hydrometer readings on its electrolyte. The battery terminal. When disconnecting them from the
may be fully charged if the S.G. reading is 1.280 battery, begin with the cable for the negative
to 1.265 at 20°C [68°F]. The state of charge can (-) terminal.
be told from the way the electrolyte level goes
down to expose the cell plates. If addition of
distilled water is necessary every month or so, the CAUTION
battery is overcharged. If addition is not required
for more than 3 months, it is likely that the battery Be sure to turn OFF the starter switch and light
is inadequately charged. switch before disconnecting or connecting the
battery cables to prevent the IC regulator from
3. Charging precautions suffering damage.
(1) In slow charging, the charging current should
be about 1/10 the capacity of the battery to
be charged.
(2) In quick charging, the battery capacity in
ampere should not be exceeded.
(3) During charging, adjust the charging current
to prevent the electrolyte temperature from
rising beyond 45°C [113°F].

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LIGHT BULB SPECIFICATIONS

205943A

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