16. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT VITALITY 50
BATTERY INSPECTION
Remove the battery cover and disconnect
the battery cables.
Measure the voltage (20°C/68°F) between
the battery terminals.
Fully charged : 13.0V13.2V
Undercharged : 12.3V max.
CHARGING METHOD
Connect the charger positive (+) cable to
the battery positive (+) cable.
Connect the charger negative (-) cable to
the battery negative (-) cable.
· Keep flames and sparks away from a
charging battery.
· Turn power ON/OFF at the charger,
not at the battery terminals to prevent
sparks near the battery.
· Charge the battery according to the
current specified on the battery surface.
Black Red
Charging current: Standard : 0.4A
Quick : 4A
Charging time : Standard : 5 ~10hours
Quick : 0.5 hour
After charging: Open circuit voltage: 12.8V
min.
· Quick charging should only be done in
an emergency.
· During quick charging, the battery
temperature should not exceed 45.
· Measure the voltage 30 minutes after
the battery is charged.
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