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15-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
*If the specific gravity is below 1.20 (charge 60%), the
battery needs to be charged.Battery
Initial Charging
.Remove the rear and front seats (see Frame chapter)
and take out the battery.
Electrolyte Level Inspection
.The electrolyte level should be between the upper and
the lower level lines.
*If the level of electrolyte in any cell is below the lower
level line, add only distilled water to cell, until the level
is at the upper level line.
.Fill each cell to the upper level line on the battery case
with fresh electrolyte (specific gravity: 1.280) at a
temperature of 30°C (86°F) or less. Let the battery
stand for about 30 minutes before charging.
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NOTE
o If the electrolyte level drops, add electrolyte to the upper
level line before charging.
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1. Upper Level Line 2. Lower Level Line
.Set the charging rate at 1/1 O the battery capacity, and
charge it for 10 hours. For example, if the battery is
rated at 14 Ah, the charging rate would be 1.4 A.
Electrolyte Specific Gravity Inspection
.Check battery condition by testing the specific gravity
of the electrolyte in each cell with a hydrometer.
O Read the level of the electrolyte on the floating scale.
Hydrometer
Ordinary Charging
.Remove the rear and front seats (see Frame chapter)
and take out the battery.
.Set the charging rate and time according to the battery
condition previously determined (see Electrolyte
Specific Gravity Inspection), using the Battery Charging
Rate/Time Table.