Battery Recharging
WARNING:
- Hydrogen gas is produced during normal battery operation. A battery-related explosion can cause serious injury. Keep all flames (including cigarettes), heat, and sparks away from the top and surrounding area of open battery cells.
CAUTION:
- When disconnecting the battery, remove the negative cable first and install it last to prevent damage to electrical components or the battery.
- To prevent damage to electrical components or the battery, turn all accessories off and stop the engine before performing maintenance or recharging the battery.
- Do not quick charge for over 30 min as it will damage the battery.
- Place a battery in a pan of water to prevent it from overheating. The water level should come up about halfway on the battery. Keep water off the top of the battery.
- Connect a battery charger to the battery and adjust the charging current as follows.STANDARD SPECIFICATION
Battery type (5-h rate) Slow charge (A) Quick charge (A)/(30 min) S46A24L (S) (32) 3.0-4.0 20 - 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 completed.
- If not within the specification, replace the battery.
Standard voltage
12.4 V or more