14. BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM/
A.C. GENERATOR ATV 150/125
BATTERY REMOVAL
Pull backward the lock lever, then pull up
the seat at the rear.
Remove the battery by removing the bolt.
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 Lock Lever
removal.
First connect the positive (+) cable and then
negative (-) cable to avoid short circuit.
BATTERY VOLTAGE (OPEN CIRCUIT
VOLTAGE) INSPECTION
Remove the seat.
Disconnect the battery cables.
Measure the voltage between the battery
terminals.
Fully charged : 13.1 V
Undercharged : 12.3 V max
Battery charging inspection must be
performed with a voltmeter.
CHARGING
Connect the charger positive (+) cable to the
battery positive (+) terminal.
Connect the charger negative (-) cable to the
battery negative (-) terminal.
· 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 to avoid
explosion.
· Charge the battery according to the
ifi d h b
· Quick charging should only be done in
an emergency.
· Measure the voltage 30 minutes after
the battery is charged.
Charging current: Standard : 0.9 A
Quick : 3 A
Charging time : Standard : 510 hours
Quick : 30 minutes
After charging: Open circuit voltage: 12.8 V
min.
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