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Battery Recharging [LF]

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 more than 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.

    Battery slow charge current 

    46B24L (36): 3.5-4.5 A 

    Battery quick charge current [30 min.] 

    46B24L (36): 25 A 

    Fig 1: Connecting Battery Charger To Battery
    G04318010Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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 completed.
    • If not within the specification, replace the battery.

    Standard voltage 

    12.4 V or more 

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