BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
s
GENERAL
• The battery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide adequate ventilation when
charging.
• The battery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Wear protective clothing
and a face shield.
-
If
electrolyte gets
on
your skin, flush with water.
- If electrolyte gets
in
your eyes, flush with water for at least
15
minutes and call a physician immediately.
• Electrolyte is poisonous.
- If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or milk and call your local Poison Control Center or a call a physician
immediately.
NOTICE
• Always turn
off
the ignition switch before disconnecting any electrical component.
• Some electrical components
may
be damaged
if
terminals
or
connectors are connected
or
disconnected while the ignition switch
is
ON
and
current is present.
• This model comes with a maintenance free (MF) battery. Remember the following about MF batteries.
- Use only the electrolyte that comes with the battery.
- Use all
of
the electrolyte.
- Seal the battery properly.
- Never open the seals after installation.
• For extended storage, remove the battery, give it a full charge, and store it
in
a cool, dry space. For maximum service life,
charge the stored battery every two weeks.
• For a battery remaining
in
a stored scooter, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery terminal.
• The maintenance free battery must
be
replaced when it reaches the end of its service life.
• The battery can
be
damaged if overcharged or undercharged, or if left to discharge for long period. These same conditions
contribute to shortening
the.
"life span" of the battery. Even under normal use, the performance
of
the battery deteriorates after
2-3 years.
• Battery voltage may recover after battery charging, but under heavy load, battery voltage will drop quickly and eventually die out.
For this reason, the charging system
is
often suspected
as
the problem. Battery overcharge often results from problems
in
the
battery itself, which may appear
to
be
an
overcharging symptom. If one of the battery cells is shorted and battery voltage does
not increase, the regulator/rectifier supplies excess voltage to the battery. Under these conditions, the electrolyte level goes
down quickly.
• Before troubleshooting the charging system, check for proper use and maintenance
of
the battery. Check if the battery
is
frequently under heavy load, such
as
having the headlight and taillight
ON
for long periods
of
time without riding the scooter.
• The battery will self-discharge when the scooter
is
not
in
use. For this reason, charge the battery every two weeks
to
prevent
sulfation from occurring.
• When checking the charging system, always follow the steps
in
the troubleshooting flow chart (page 20-6).
• For battery charging, do not exceed the charging current and time specified
on
the battery. Use
of
excessive current or charging
time may damage the battery.
The scooter has alternator/starter. The alternator/starter has alternator and starter functions.
• The regulator/rectifier
is
built into the ECM.
• The flywheel, alternator and CKP sensor services can be done with the engine installed
in
the frame (page 14-3).
BATTERY CHARGING
• Turn the power ON/OFF at the charger, not at the battery terminal.
• For battery charging, do not exceed the charging current and time specified
on
the battery. Using excessive current or extending
the charging time may damage the battery.
• Quick charging should only
be
done
in
an
emergency; slow charging
is
preferred.
BATTERY TESTING
Refer to the instruction
of
the Operation Manual for the recommended battery tester for details about battery testing.
The recommended battery tester puts a "load"
on
the battery
so
that the actual battery condition
of
the load can
be
measured.
Recommended battery tester: Micro 404XL (U.S.A. only)
20-4
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