14. BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM/
A.C. GENERATOR
BATTERY
BATTERY REMOVAL
Open the seat and battery cover.
Disconnect the battery cables .
Remove the battery.
The installation sequence is the reverse of
removal.
BATTERY CHARGING (OPEN CIRCUIT
VOLTAGE) INSPECTION
Remove the battery cover and disconnect
the battery cables.
Measure the voltage between the battery
terminals.
Fully charged : 13.0V_ 13.2V
Undercharged : 12.3V max.
CHARGING METHOD
Connect the charger positive (+) cable to the
battery positive (+) cable.
Connect the charger negative (-) cable to the
battery negative (-) cable.
Charging current : Standard : 0.4A
Quick : 4A
Charging time : Standard : 5 hours
Quick : 0.5 HOUR
After charging: Open circuit voltage: 12.8V min.
First disconnect the battery negative (-)
cable and then the positive (+) cable.
Battery charging inspection must be
performed with an electric tester.
• Quick charging should only be done in
an emergency.
• During quick charging, the battery
temperature should not exceed 45¢J.
• Measure the voltage 30 minutes after
the battery is charged.
• Keep flames and sparks away
from a charging battery.
• Turn power ON/OFF at the
charger, not at the battery terminals to
prevent sparks near the battery.
• Charge the battery according
to
the current specified on the battery
surface.