16. CHARGING SYSTEM
BATTERY
REMOVAL
Remove the left side cover.
First disconnect the battery negative cable
and then the positive cable.
Remove the two battery set plate lock nuts.
Remove the battery.
The installation sequence is the reverse of
removal.
BATTERY VOLTAGE (OPEN CIRCUIT
VOLTAGE) INSPECTION
Remove the left side cover.
Disconnect the battery cables.
Measure the voltage between the battery
terminals.
Fully charged : 13.1V
Undercharged : 12.3V
CHARGING
Connect the charger positive (+) cable to the
battery positive (+) terminal.
Connect the charger negative (-) cable to the
battery negative (-) terminal.
Charging current : Standard : 0.7A
Quick : 3.0A
Charging time : Standard : 5~10 hours
Quick : 1 hour
After charging: Open circuit voltage: 12.8V min.
When disconnecting the battery positive
(+) cable, do not touch the frame with
tool; otherwise it will cause short circuit
and sparks to damage the battery and
ignite the gasoline.
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 to avoid explosion.
• Charge the battery according to the
current specified on the battery.
Quick charging should only be done in
an emergency.
• Measure the voltage 30 minutes after
the battery is charged.
Battery charging inspection must be
performed with a voltmeter.
First connect the positive (+) cable and then
the negative (-) cable to avoid short circuit.