8-30
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
SERVICING
Visually inspect
the
surface
of the
battery container.
If any
signs
of
cracking
or
electrolyte leakage from the sides
of
the
battery
have occurred, replace the battery
with
a
new one.
If
the
battery terminals
are
found
to be
coated
with
rust
or an
acidic
white powdery substance, clean
the
battery terminals
with
sandpaper.
RECHARGING
OPERATION
•
Measure
the battery voltage using the multi tester. If the volt-
age reading
is
less than the 12
V
(DC), recharge the battery
with
a
battery charger.
A CAUTION
When recharging the battery, remove the battery
from
the vehicle.
NOTE:
While recharging, do not remove the
caps
on the top of the bat-
tery.
Recharging
time: 1.4 A for 5 to 10 hours or 7 A for
1
hour.
A CAUTION
Be
careful not to permit the charging current to
exceed
7 A at any time.
•
After recharging, wait at least
30
minutes and then measure
the
battery voltage using the multi
circuit
tester. If the battery
voltage is less than 12.5
V,
recharge the battery again. If the
battery
voltage
is
still
less than
12.5 V
after recharging,
replace the battery
with
a
new one.
When
a
battery is
left
unused
for
a
long time, its voltage
needs
to
be
regularly measured.
When
the
vehicle
is not
used
for
more than
one
month (especially during
the
winter season),
measure the battery voltage at least once
a
month.
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Battery
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