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Battery Recharging

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WARNING:
  • Keep all flames away from the battery, otherwise evaporated gas from the battery fluid may catch fire, and cause serious injury.
  • Remove the battery filler caps when recharging to prevent battery deformation or damage.
CAUTION:
  • Do not quick charge for over 30 min. It will damage the battery.
  1. Remove the battery and then place it in a pan of water.
  2. Connect a battery charger to the battery and adjust the charging current as follows.
    STANDARD SPECIFICATION

    Battery type (5-h rate) Recharge current (A) Quick charge (A/30 min)
    75D23L (52) 5.0-6.0 35
  3. After the battery is recharged, verify that the voltage is within the specification and remains at the same value for 1 h or more  after the recharging was stopped.
    • If not within the specification, replace the battery.

    Standard voltage 

    1. 12.4 V or more 
    Fig 1: Charging Battery
    G03701993Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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