Suzuki LT-F500F 2002, Service Manual

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8-37
SERVICING
Visually inspect the surface of the battery container. If any signs
of cracking or electrolyte leakage from the sides of the battery
have occurred, replace the battery with a new one. If the battery
terminals are found to be coated with rust or an acidic white
powdery substance, clean the battery terminals with sandpaper.
RECHARGING OPERATION
Measure the battery voltage using the multi circuit tester. If the
voltage reading is less than the 12 V (DC), recharge the battery
with a battery charger.
"
NOTE:
While recharging, do not remove the caps on the top of the bat-
tery.
Recharging time: 1.4 A for 5 to 10 hours or 7 A for 1 hour.
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After recharging, wait at least 30 minutes and then measure the
battery voltage using the multi circuit tester. If the battery voltage
is less than 12.5 V, recharge the battery again. If the battery
voltage is still less than 12.5 V after recharging, replace the bat-
tery with a new one.
When a battery is left unused for a long time, its voltage needs
to be regularly measured. When the vehicle is not used for more
than one month (especially during the winter season), measure
the battery voltage at least once a month.
When recharging the battery, remove the battery from
the vehicle.
Be careful not to permit the charging current to
exceed 7 A at any time.
Charging period
Stop charging
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Time
(Minutes)
(V)
(V)
14
13
12
11
10
100 75 50 25 0 (%)
Battery charged condition
(at 0˚C – 40˚C)