15. BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM/ A.C. GENERATOR ATV 50 Battery Cover BATTERY BATTERY REMOVAL Open the seat (see page 2-3 or 2-8) and battery cover . Disconnect the battery cables . First disconnect the battery negative (-) cable and then the positive (+) cable. Remove the battery. The installation sequence is the reverse of removal. Screws Battery BATTERY CHARGING (OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE) INSPECTION Remove the battery cover and disconnect Battery the battery cables. Measure the voltage between the battery terminals. Fully charged : 13.0V13.2V Undercharged : 12.3V max. Battery charging inspection must be performed with an electric tester. 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. Black Red · Charge the battery according to the current specified on the battery surface. Charging current: Standard : 0.4A Quick : 4A Charging time : Standard : 5 hours 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. 15-5