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CHK
ADJ
NOTE:
Since MF batteries are sealed, it is not possible
to check the charge state of the battery by mea-
suring the specific gravity of the electrolyte.
Therefore, the charge of the battery has to be
checked by measuring the voltage at the bat-
tery terminals.
1. Remove:
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mat
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battery cover
Refer to “COVER AND PANEL”.
2. Disconnect:
8
battery leads
(from the battery terminals)
c
C
First, disconnect the negative battery lead
1
1
1
1
1
, and then the positive battery lead
2
2
2
2
2
.
3. Remove:
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battery
4. Check:
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battery charge
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a. Connect a digital pocket tester
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to the
battery terminals.
Pocket tester
90890-03132 (YU-03112-C)
Positive tester probe
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positive battery terminal
Negative tester probe
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negative battery terminal
NOTE:
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The charge state of an MF battery can be
checked by measuring its open-circuit volt-
age (i.e., the voltage when the positive ter-
minal is disconnected).
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No charging is necessary when the open-
circuit voltage equals or exceeds 12.8 V.
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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
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2