KEEWAY 500ATV, Service Manual

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11. BATTERY
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CHARGING SYSTEM
11-5
Remove battery from vehicle. (Refer to above content)
Connect charger’s positive wire to battery’s positive pole.
Connect charger’s negative wire to battery’s negative pole.
Charging current/time:
Standard:0.9A/5~10hours
Fast charge:4.0A/60mins
Note:
Keep the electrolyte temperature under 45 . ℃
Reduce current to adjust the temperature if it is too high.
Fast charge will reduce battery’s life or cause damage
to battery. Do not use fast charge unless in emergency
case.
Inspection of Charging System
Inspect charging status
Remove battery (11-4) and install a fully charged
battery.
Keep ignition switch at “OFF” position.
Connect voltmeter between battery’s terminals after
engine is started and warmed up.
Note:
Avoid short circuit when measuring
Over voltage may be generated when removing or joining
the battery terminals with switch ON and will damage
the multimeter and the electrical parts.
Operation should be done with ignition switch OFF.
Use a fully charged battery for inspection.
Start engine and turn on high beam.
Increase engine speed slowly. Check voltage between
battery terminals.
Voltage between terminals at engine speed of
(5000r/min): 13.5-15V
Standard:
Battery’s monomer voltage<charging voltage<15V
(5000rpm)
Electric Leakage Test
Remove passenger seat (2-6)
Remove the rubber tie of battery.
Keep ignition switch at the “OFF” position, and