Workman MDX--D
Electrical System
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Battery Charging
To minimize possible damage to the battery and allow
the battery to be fully charged, the slow charging meth-
od is presented here. This charging method can be ac-
complished with a constant current battery charger
which is available in most service shops.
CAUTION
Follow the battery charger manufacturer’s
instructions when using a battery charger.
NOTE:
Using specific gravity of the battery cells is the
most accurate method of determining battery condition.
1. Determine the battery charge level from either its
open specific gravity or circuit voltage.
Battery Charge
Level
Specific
Gravity
Open Circuit
Voltage
100%
1.265
12.68
75%
1.225
12.45
50%
1.190
12.24
25%
1.155
12.06
0%
1.120
11.89
2. Determine the charging time and rate
using the bat-
tery charger manufacturer’s instructions
or the fol-
lowing table.
Battery
Reserve
Capacity
(Minutes)
Battery Charge Level
(Percent of Fully Charged)
75%
50%
25%
0%
80 or
less
3.8 hrs
@
3 amps
7.5 hrs
@
3 amps
11.3 hrs
@
3 amps
15 hrs
@
3 amps
81 to 125
5.3 hrs
@
4 amps
10.5 hrs
@
4 amps
15.8 hrs
@
4 amps
21 hrs
@
4 amps
126 to
170
5.5 hrs
@
5 amps
11 hrs
@
5 amps
16.5 hrs
@
5 amps
22 hrs
@
5 amps
171 to
250
5.8 hrs
@
6 amps
11.5 hrs
@
6 amps
17.3 hrs
@
6 amps
23 hrs
@
6 amps
above
250
6 hrs
@
10 amps
12 hrs
@
10 amps
18 hrs
@
10 amps
24 hrs
@
10 amps
CAUTION
Do not charge a frozen battery because it can ex-
plode and cause injury. Let the battery warm to
60
o
F (16
o
C) before connecting to a charger.
Charge battery in a well--ventilated place to dissi-
pate gases produced from charging. These
gases are explosive.
Keep open flame and electrical spark away from
the battery. Do not smoke. Unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet before connecting or
disconnecting the charger leads from the battery
posts.
Nausea may result if the gases are inhaled.
3.
Follow the battery charger manufacturer’s in-
structions.
Connect charger cables to the battery.
Make sure a good connection is made.
4. Charge the battery
following the battery charger
manufacturer’s instructions
.
5. Occasionally check the temperature of the battery
electrolyte. If the temperature exceeds 125
o
F (52
o
C) or
the electrolyte is violently gassing or spewing, the
charging rate must be lowered or temporarily stopped.
6. Three (3) hours prior to the end of the charging, mea-
sure the specific gravity of a battery cell once per hour.
The battery is fully charged when the cells are gassing
freely at a low charging rate and there is less than a
0.003 change in specific gravity for three (3) consecu-
tive readings.
Battery Storage
If the vehicle will be stored for more than thirty (30) days,
remove the battery and charge it fully. Either store it on
the shelf or on the vehicle. Leave the cables discon-
nected if it is stored on the vehicle. Store the battery in
a cool atmosphere to avoid quick deterioration of the
charge in the battery. To prevent the battery from freez-
ing, make sure it is fully charged.
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