KYMCO Super 8 50, Service Manual

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14
. BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM/
A.C. GENERATOR
14-3
Super 8 50
BATTERY
REMOVAL
Remove the battery cover screws on the floor
board.
Open the battery cover and remove the battery
by removing the bolt and band.
First disconnect the battery negative (-) cable
and then the positive (+) cable.
The installation sequence is the reverse of
removal.
BATTERY VOLTAGE (OPEN CIRCUIT
VOLTAGE) INSPECTION
Remove the floor board.
Open the battery cover and disconnect the
battery cables.
Measure the voltage between the battery
terminals.
Fully charged : 13.1V
Undercharged : 12.3V max.
CHARGING
Connect the charger positive (+) cable to the
battery positive (+) terminal.
Connect the charger negative (-) cable to the
battery negative (-) terminal.
Charging current : Standard : 0.4A
Quick : 4A
Charging time : Standard : 5
～
10 hours
Quick : 30 minutes
After charging: Open circuit voltage: 12.8V min.
Note: The battery temperature should not
exceed 45
℃
during charging.
When disconnecting the battery positive
(+) cable, do not touch the frame with
tool; otherwise it will cause short circuit
and sparks to fire the fuel.

Keep flames and sparks away from a
charging battery.

Turn power ON/OFF at the charger, not
at the battery terminals to prevent sparks
near the battery to avoid explosion.

Charge the battery according to the
current specified on the battery.

Quick charging should only be done in
an emergency.

Measure the voltage 30 minutes after
the battery is charged.
＊
Battery charging inspection must be
performed with a voltmeter.
＊
First connect the positive (+) cable and the
negative (-) cable to avoid short circuit.
Power Lamp (Red)
Charging Lamp (Green)
Red
Black
Battery Cover
positive (+) cable
negative (-) cable
battery