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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
TIP:
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Since MF batteries are sealed, it is not possi-
ble to check the charge state of the battery by
measuring the specific gravity of the electro-
lyte. Therefore, the charge of the battery has to
be checked by measuring the voltage at the
battery terminals.
1. Remove:
• battery cover
1
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2. Disconnect:
• battery leads
(from the battery terminals)
NOTICE
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First, disconnect the negative battery lead
1
, and then the positive battery lead
2
.
3. Remove:
• battery
4. Check:
• battery charge
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a. Connect a pocket tester to the battery termi-
nals.
TIP:
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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 termi-
nal is disconnected).
• No charging is necessary when the open-cir-
cuit voltage equals or exceeds 12.8 V.
Positive tester probe
→
positive battery terminal
Negative tester probe
→
negative battery terminal
2
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