13. BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
13-4
Connect the charger po) cable to the battery
positive (+) terminal, negative (-) cable to the battery
negative (-) terminal.
Charge the battery until the specific gravity of the
electrolyte is 1.260-1.280 (20
℃
/68
℉
)
Charging current: 0.7A max.
WARNING:
Before charging a battery, remove the cap from
each cell.
Keep flames and sparks away from a charging
battery.
Connect the cables first, then turn on the power.
Discontinue charging if the electrolyte temperature
exceeds 45
℃
(113
℉
).
CAUTION:
Quick-charging only be done in an emergency;
slow-charging is preferred.
After installed the battery, coat the terminals with clean
grease to keep from oxidation.
CAUTION:
Route the breather tube as shown on the battery
caution label.
CHARGING SYSTEM
PERFORMANCE TEST
Warm up the engine before taking readings.
Connect a voltmeter and an ammeter to check
charging output.
NOTE:
Use a fully charged battery to check the charging
system output.
VOLTMETER
AMMETER
BATTERY
