Suzuki LT-Z400, Service Manual

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Charging System: 1J-11
8) Insert the caps (2) into the filler holes, pressing in
firmly so that the top of the caps do not protrude
above the upper surface of the battery’s top cover.
CAUTION
!
• Once the caps are installed to the battery,
do not remove the caps.
• Do not tap the caps with a hammer when
installing them.
Charging
For initial charging, use the charger specially designed
for MF battery.
CAUTION
!
• For charging the battery, make sure to use
the charger specially designed for MF
battery. Otherwise, the battery may be
overcharged resulting in shortened service
life.
• Do not remove the cap during charging.
• Position the battery with the cap facing
upward during charging.
Battery recharging
CAUTION
!
Do not remove the caps on the battery top
while recharging.
NOTE
When the vehicle is not used for a long
period, check the battery every 1 month to
prevent the battery discharge.
1) Remove the battery from the vehicle. Refer to
“Battery Removal and Installation (Page 1J-12)”.
2) 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.
Recharging time
0.9 A for 5 to 10 hours or 4 A for 1 hour
CAUTION
!
Be careful not to permit the charging current
to exceed 4 A at any time.
3) 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 battery with a new one.
2
I718H11A0027-01
Correct
Incorrect
I649G11A0047-02
“A”: Charging period “B”: Stop charging
“A”
“B”
I649G11A0045-02
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