Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger 2020, Owner'S Manual

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1. Carefully connect the two batteries’ positive terminals, then the
negative terminals using jumper cables.
2. Connect the recommended battery charger to the low battery
and initiate the charging sequence.
WARNING
Always check to ensure the positive cables are connected to the
positive terminals before powering the charger on. Reversing
polarity when charging can damage electrical components and
risk personal injury. Be careful not to let battery cable clamps
touch each other.
3. After the charging sequence has initiated, disconnect the fully-
charged battery. Always disconnect the fully-charged battery
positive first, followed by low battery positive, low battery
negative, and finally fully-charged battery negative
4. Proceed with charging both batteries to full capacity. Listed in
the table below are the approximate charging times for deeply
discharged batteries. Always use the recommended automatic
battery charger, and wait for the charger to complete the
charge cycle before disconnecting it. The recommended
automatic charger will indicate when the battery is fully
charged on its display.
AAGGM M BBAATTTTEERRYY CCHHAARRGGIINNGG RREECCOOM MM MEENNDDAATTIIOONNSS
TTAABBLLEE
STATE OF
CHARGE
VOLTAGE
(DC)
ACTION
RECOM-
MENDED
CHARGE
TIME*
100% 12.8-13.2 V None
None
Required
75%-100% 12.6-12.8 V
May need
slight charge
If no charge
given, check
again within 4
weeks
2-4 Hours
50%-75% 12.3-12.6V
Needs
Charge
4-6 Hours
25%-50% 12.0-12.3V
Needs
Charge
6-8 Hours
0%-25% 12.0V or less
Needs
Charge
At Least 8
Hours
*Assuming 2 Amps constant current
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