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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
NOTE:
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Since MF batteries are sealed, it is not possi-
ble to check the charge state of the battery by
measuring the specific gravity of the electro-
lyte. Therefore, the charge of the battery has to
be checked by measuring the voltage at the
battery terminals.
1. Remove:
• battery cover
Refer to “FUEL TANK”.
2. Disconnect:
• battery leads
(from the battery terminals)
CAUTION:
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First, disconnect the negative battery lead
1
, and then the positive battery lead
2
.
3. Remove:
• battery
4. Check:
• battery charge
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a. Connect a pocket tester to the battery termi-
nals.
NOTE:
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• The charge state of an MF battery can be
checked by measuring its open-circuit volt-
age (i.e., the voltage when the positive termi-
nal is disconnected).
• No charging is necessary when the open-cir-
cuit voltage equals or exceeds 12.8 V.
b. Check the charge of the battery, as shown
in the charts and the following example.
Example
c. Open-circuit voltage = 12.0 V
d. Charging time = 6.5 hours
e. Charge of the battery = 20 ~ 30%
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Positive tester probe
→
positive battery terminal
Negative tester probe
→
negative battery terminal
Relationship between the open-circuit voltage
and the charging time at 20 °C (68 °F)
O
pen
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rcuit
volt
age
(
V
)
Charging time (hours)
These values vary with the temperature, the condition of
the battery plates, and the electrolyte level.
Summary of Contents for XP500
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Page 9: ...GEN INFO 1...
Page 11: ...GEN INFO...
Page 38: ...SPEC 2...
Page 40: ...SPEC...
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Page 327: ...ENG 5...
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