Kawasaki won't recharge battery

Barefootjay · 07-07-2009, 10:44 AM

My Kawasaki STX 15F won't recharge the battery. Brand new battery and machine will run until it runs the battery down. Recharge it at home and it does the same thing the next trip. What could be causes for this?

dank · 07-08-2009, 10:09 PM

Had the same thing on a customers ski. You can unplug the stator conection to the regulator and check the AC charge voltage. On his it was @10V low and the service manual sugested replaceing the coil or flywheel. He decided not to repair it now since it would require you to lift the engine and remove the back cover. @ $800 in labor and $400 in parts. He had me get a new regulator but it did not change his problem so I have a good one here if you end up needing one $50 plus shipping.

Barefootjay · 07-09-2009, 09:52 AM

Thank you! I will try that. If it is a problem I will get back to you about the part.