14. BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM/ A.C. GENERATOR Mongoose/KXR 90/50 Bolts BATTERY REMOVAL Remove seat. (See page 2-3) Remove the battery cover, by removing the mount bolts. (Make sure the ignition switch is OFF) Remove the battery by removing the bolts. Battery Cover Negative (-) Cable Positive (+) Cable First disconnect the battery negative (-) cable and then the positive (+) cable. When disconnecting the battery positive (+) cable, do not touch the frame with tool; otherwise it will cause short circuit and sparks to fire the fuel. The installation sequence is the reverse of removal. First connect the positive (+) cable and then negative (-) cable to avoid short circuit. BATTERY VOLTAGE (OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE) INSPECTION Remove the seat. (See page 2-3) Disconnect the battery cables. Measure the voltage between the battery terminals. Fully charged : 13.1V Undercharged : 12.3V max Battery charging inspection must be performed with a voltmeter. 14-4