ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
8-31
Measure the battery voltage using rnulti circuit tester. The tester
should indicate more than
12.5
-
12.6
V
(DC) as shown in the
Fig.
If
the battery voltage is lower than the specification, charge
the battery with a battery charger. (Refer to the recharging oper-
ation)
SERVICING
Visually inspect the surface of the battery container. If any signs
of cracking or electrolyte leakage from the sides of the battery
have occurred, replace the battery with a new one. If the battery
terminals are found to be coated with rust or an acidic white
powdery substance, clean the battery terminals with sandpaper.
Do not remove the caps on the battery top while
charglng.
RECHARGING OPERATION
Using the multi-circuit tester, check the battery voltage.
If
the
voltage reading is the
12.0
V
(DC) and less, recharge the bat-
tery with a battery charger.
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Timc
6
'8
10
(M~nutes)
cAi
Charging period
(El
Stop charging
NOTE.
Initial charging for a new battery is recommended
if
two years
have elapsed since the date of manufacture.
When recharging the battery, remove the battery
from the vehicle.
Do not remove the caps on the battery top while
recharglng.
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18
17
16
15
14
13
12
0
10 20
30
40
50
60
Time
(Mlnules)
Recharging tlme:
0.7
A
for
5
to
10
hours or
3
A
for
1
hour
L~oN]
Be careful not to permit the charging current to
exceed
3
A
at any time.
After recharging, wait for
30
minutes and more and check the
battery voltage with a multi-circuit tester.
If
the battery voltage is the
12.5
V
and less, recharge the bat-
tery again.
If
battery voltage is still
12.5
V
and less, after recharging.
replace the battery with a new one.
When the vehicle is not used for a long period (especially dur-
ing the winter season), check the battery every
1
month to
prevent the battery discharge.
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