17. CHARGING SYSTEM STRYKER 125/150 BATTERY REMOVAL Remove the left side cover. First disconnect the battery negative cable and then the positive cable. Remove the two battery set plate lock nuts. BATTERY CHARGING Connect the charger positive cable to the battery positive cable. Connect the charger negative cable to the battery negative cable. CHARGING METHOD: Standard Charging: 0.7A charging 10 hours Quick Charging: 3A charging 23 hours Warning Specific Gravity VS Charging Time · Keep flames and sparks away from a charging battery to prevent igniting the hydrogen gas produced by the battery. · Turn power ON/OFF at the charger, not Specific Gravity at the battery terminals to prevent sparks near the battery. · Discontinue charging if the electrolyte temperature exceeds 45. Do not quick charge the battery. Quick Charging Time charging should only be done in an emergency. 17-4