You need a replacement wiring harness and possibly a solenoid. That one is probably gonna fry expensive stuff if it hasn't already.
TRX 300fw Starter issue
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The max alternator output is listed in the specs as 0.22 kilowatts (220 watts) @ 5000 RPM. So converting 220 watts to amps at a nominal charging voltage of 14.5 volts DC = 15.172 amps gross. But there are losses in every electric circuit due to resistance through wiring and components, so the net amperage available at 14.5 volts will be less... We have to guess until we measure, so lets pick a reasonable figure... say 14 amps max at 5000 RPM. Any engine speed lower than 5000 will supply less than 14 amps. So with an idling motor having a fully charged battery with only the neutral light being powered, you might get somewhere between 2-4 amps max. Voltage will drop from 14.5 down to where the battery begins to supply amperage to the circuit as accessory loads increase.
Note that inverters might only be 70%-90% efficient at converting DC to AC depending on the design and quality of the unit. So expect huge losses while powering an inverter. On average a small cheap modified sine wave inverter might draw 100 amps at 12.8 volts DC to provide 7-9 amps at 115 volts AC, for example.
So, the charging system on your bike is not capable of powering an electric chain saw that requires 115 volts AC... but it will recharge your inverter battery (slowly) while you are riding around in the woods looking for another tree to dismember.
If your bike has an accessory fuse all DC loads you connect will be limited to the fuse rating. The ATV battery should not be run dead ever, as deep cycling causes loss of battery capacity and leads to very early failures. It wasn't designed to be deep cycled.
Have fun!
Note that inverters might only be 70%-90% efficient at converting DC to AC depending on the design and quality of the unit. So expect huge losses while powering an inverter. On average a small cheap modified sine wave inverter might draw 100 amps at 12.8 volts DC to provide 7-9 amps at 115 volts AC, for example.
So, the charging system on your bike is not capable of powering an electric chain saw that requires 115 volts AC... but it will recharge your inverter battery (slowly) while you are riding around in the woods looking for another tree to dismember.
If your bike has an accessory fuse all DC loads you connect will be limited to the fuse rating. The ATV battery should not be run dead ever, as deep cycling causes loss of battery capacity and leads to very early failures. It wasn't designed to be deep cycled.
Have fun!
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