16. CHARGING SYSTEM SPORT CUB 125 K-PIPE 125 Terminal (+) BATTERY Battery REMOVAL Open the seat and battery cover. First disconnect the battery negative cable and then the positive cable. Remove the battery. When disconnecting the battery positive (+) cable, do not touch the frame with tool; otherwise it will cause short circuit and sparks to damage the battery and ignite the gasoline. The installation sequence is the reverse of removal. First connect the positive (+) cable and then the negative (-) cable to avoid short circuit. BATTERY VOLTAGE (OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE) INSPECTION Remove the left side cover. Disconnect the battery cables. Measure the voltage between the battery terminals. Fully charged : 13.1V Undercharged : 12.3V Battery charging inspection must be performed with a voltmeter. CHARGING Connect the charger positive (+) cable to the battery positive (+) terminal. Connect the charger negative (-) cable to the battery negative (-) terminal. · Keep flames and sparks away from a charging battery. · Turn power ON/OFF at the charger, not at the battery terminals to prevent sparks near the battery to avoid explosion. · Charge the battery according to the current specified on the battery. · Quick charging should only be done in an emergency. · Measure the voltage 30 minutes after the battery is charged. Charging current: Standard : 0.5A Charging time : Standard : 510 hours After charging: Open circuit voltage: 12.8V min. 16-4