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CAL
SY
STE
M
SERVICING
Visually inspect the su
rt
ace 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.
RECHARGING OPERATION
Measure the battery voltage using the multi circuit tester. If the
voltage reading is less than the 12 V (DC), recharge the battery
with
a battery charger.
I
CAUTION
I
When recharging
the
battery, remove the battery
from
the vehicle.
NOTE:
While recharging, do not remove the caps
on
the top
of
the bat-
tery.
Recharging time: 1.4 A
for
5
to
10
hours
or
6 A
for
1
hour.
I
CAUTION
I
Be careful
not
to
permit
th
e
charging
current
to
exceed
6 A at
any
time.
After recharging, wait at least 30 minutes and then measure the
battery voltage using the multi circuit tester.
If the battery voltage
is less than 12.5 V, recharge the battery again.
If
the battery
voltage is stili less than
12
.5 V after recharging, replace the bat-
tery 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
no
t used for more
than one month
(especially during the winter season), measure
the battery voltage at
least once a mon
th
.
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arging
per
iOd
Stop charging
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14
13
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100
75
50
25
0
(%)
Battery charged condition
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