13. Electrical System
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Battery voltage inspection
Use the digital voltmeter or multi meter to
measure the battery voltage.
Voltage
Fully charged:13.0~13.2V (20°C)
Insufficiently charged:Below 12.3V (20°C)
Charging
Remove the battery cell caps.
Connect the charger positive (+) cable to the
battery positive (+) terminal.
Connect the charger negative (-) cable to the
battery negative (-) terminal.
Warning
z Avoid any fire near the battery during
charging.
z Before or after charging, always turn off
the charging machine to avoid explosion
caused by sparks.
z Follow the regulated charging current and
time shown on the battery.
Caution
z Do not charge the battery quickly except
for emergency situation.
z Confirm the charging current and time
before charging the battery.
z Excessive charging current or time will
damage the battery.
z After charging the battery, wait for 30
minutes and then measure the battery
voltage.
After installing the battery, coat the terminal
with grease to avoid oxidation.
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