Section 07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sub-Section 03 (CHARGING SYSTEM)
07-03-6
Perform the following operations anytime a new
battery is to be installed.
1. Remove the sealing tube from the vent elbow.
2. Remove caps and fill battery to UPPER LEVEL
line with electrolyte (specific gravity: 1.260 at
21°C (70°F)).
NOTE:
This battery may fill slower than others
due to the anti-spill check ball design.
1. Sealing tube removed
2. Battery electrolyte
3. Upper level line
3. Allow the battery to stand for 30 minutes MIN-
IMUM so that electrolyte soak through battery
cells.
1. 30 minutes
4. Readjust the electrolyte level to the UPPER
LEVEL line.
1. Battery electrolyte
2. Upper level line
5. Connect a 2 A battery charger for 3 to 5 hours.
Step : Connect + lead to battery + post
Step : Connect
_
lead to battery
_
post
Step : Plug battery charger
.
6. Disconnect battery charger.
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WARNING
Failure to remove the sealing tube could re-
sult in an explosion.
A17E0FB
2
1
3
A17E0GA
1
-
CAUTION
If charging rate raises higher than 2.4 A re-
duce it immediately. If cell temperature rises
higher than 50
°
C (122
°
F) or if the casing feels
hot, discontinue charging temporarily or re-
duce the charging rate.
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WARNING
Always charge in a well ventilated area. Al-
ways turn battery charger off prior to discon-
necting cables.
A17E0RB
1
2
A17E0IA
-
+
2
1
3
1
2
3
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