ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8-29
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SERVICING
Visually inspect the surface of the battery. If any signs of crack-
ing or electrolyte leakage 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.
RECHARGING OPERATION
Measure the battery voltage with the multi circuit tester. If the
voltage reading is less than 12 V (DC), recharge the battery
with a battery charger.
$ 09900-25008: Multi circuit tester set
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Recharging time: 0.9 A for 5 to 10 hours or 4 A for 1 hour.
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After recharging, wait at least 30 minutes and then measure
the battery voltage with the multi circuit tester. If the battery
voltage is less than 12.5 V, recharge the battery again. If the
battery voltage is still less than 12.5 V after recharging twice,
replace the battery with a new one.
When a battery is left unused for a long time, its voltage needs
to be regularly measured. When the vehicle is not used for more
than one month (especially during the winter season), measure
the battery voltage at least once a month.
* For charging the battery, make sure to use a charger
specially designed for MF batteries. Otherwise, the
battery may be overcharged resulting in shortned
service life.
* Do not remove the caps while charging.
* Position the battery with the cap facing upward while
charging.
* When recharging the battery, remove the battery
from the vehicle.
* Do not remove the caps while recharging.
Be careful not to permit the charging current to
exceed 4 A at any time.
(V)
14
13
12
11
10
100 75 50 25 0 (%)
Battery charged condition
(at 0 40 ßC, 32 — 104 ßF)
Charging period
Stop charging
Time
(Minutes)
0 102030405060
(V)
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
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