BAlTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
BAlTERY
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
With the ignition switch
OFF,
disconnect the negative
(-)
cable first, then the positive
(+)
cable.
Remove the two bolts, battery holder and battery
from the battery box.
Install the battery in the reverse order
of
removal.
NOTE:
-
Connect the positive
(+)
cable first, then the nega
-
tive
(-1
cable.
*
After connecting the battery cables, coat the termi
-
nals with grease.
VOLTAGE INSPECTION
Measure the battery voltage using
a
commercially
available digital multimeter.
VOLTAGE (2O0C/68"FI: Fully
charged:
13.0
-
13.2
V
Under charged: Below
12.3
V
BATTERY CHARGING
-
The battery gives off explosive gases; keep
sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide ade
-
quate ventilation when charging.
-
Turn the power ON/OFF at the charger, not at the
battery terminals.
Remove the battery.
Connect the charger positive
(+I
cable to the battery
positive (+)terminal.
Connect the charger negative
(-)
cable to the battery
negative
(-)
terminal.
CHARGING CURRENT/TIME:
Standard
0.9
A/5
-
10
h
Quick
4.0
A/1.0
h
CAUTION:
*
Quick charging should only
be
done in an emer
-
gency; slow charging is preferred.
-
For battery charging, do not exceed the charging
current and time specified on the battery. Using
excessive current or extending the charging time
may damage the battery.
(+)
CABLE HOLDER
(-
CABLE
~
15
-
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