SECTION F
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
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F-4
2 - BATTERY
The battery is lead-type (model FIAMM 6H4P) and provides 12V DC current
with a capacity of 0.9 A for 20 hours.
2.1 - BATTERY REMOVAL
If battery needs to be removed, proceed as follows:
A) Stop engine;
B) Master switch OFF;
C) Open the engine’s upper cowling to get the access to the battery on the left
side of the firewall;
D) First disconnect the ground cable (negative) and then the positive cable
from the battery terminals;
E) Remove battery and disconnect small electrolyte drain hose.
2.2 - BATTERY CHECK
Battery check should be performed every 100 hours or more frequently if
operating in warm climates.
A) Unscrew battery caps;
B) Use a densimeter to check the electrolyte and compare value with the fol-
lowing table:
Densimeter reading Charge
1.280 100 %
1.250 75 %
1.220 50 %
1.190 25 %
1.160 Dead battery
An acceptable value should be between 1.250 and 1.280. If densimeter read-
ing is below acceptable range, re-charge battery and check again.
If necessary, add distilled water. Do not to allow electrolyte to overflow.
2.3 - BATTERY INSTALLATION
A) Check the battery for traces of electrolyte and, if necessary, dry off with
cloth;
B) Thoroughly clean the battery bracket area. A sodium bicarbonate solution
may be used for this purpose. Also check the battery drain tube;
C) Master switch OFF;
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