REVISED: 10 MAR 2015
8-10
BATTERY
The battery is located in the engine compartment, under
the left front seat, or beneath the instrument console. The
battery is sealed and does not require fluid level checks.
A discharged battery is NOT AIRWORTHY because it will
not have the reserve capacity to operate the electrical
system should the charging system fail in flight.
Often, a 10 or 15 minute charge will improve battery
condition enough to start the engine. If battery is located
in the engine compartment, open left engine cowl access
door and connect positive charger cable to positive (battery
side) battery relay terminal. Then, connect negative
charger cable to battery ground strap or engine. If battery
is located beneath the instrument console, remove console
hold down screws (one each side), lift console, remove
battery box cover, and connect charger cables directly to
battery posts (connect positive cable first). Use extreme
caution not to short to console sheet metal. Later console
installations are equipped with charging posts on the right
side of the console. Charger cables may be connected
directly to these posts without accessing the battery. If
battery is located beneath the left front seat, open under-
seat compartment, remove battery protective panel at
forward end of compartment, and connect charger cables
as described for engine compartment battery.
After charging, disconnect cables (disconnect negative
cable first), secure access panels or console as required,
and attempt a normal start. If battery still has insufficient
charge to start engine, service or replace battery before
further flight.
ROBINSON
MODEL R44
SECTION 8
HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE
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