17. BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM MXU 500 IRS
BATTERY CHARGING
Remove the battery (see page 17-5).
Connect the charger positive (+) cable to the
battery positive (+) terminal.
Connect the charger negative (-) cable to the
battery negative (-) terminal.
Turn the power ON/OFF at the charger,
not at the battery terminals.
Charging current time:
Standard: 1.8 A/510 hours
Quick: 9 A/1 hours
Quick charging should only be done in an
emergency; slow charging is preferred.
For battery charging, do not exceed the
charging current and time specified on the
battery. Using excessive current or extending
the charging time may damage the battery.
CHARGING SYSTEM
INSPECTION
CURRENT LEAKAGE TEST
Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the
negative (-) cable from the battery.
Connect the ammeter (+) probe to the
negative (-) cable and the ammeter (-) probe
to the battery (-) terminal.
With the ignition switch OFF, check for
current leakage.
When measuring current using a tester, set it
to a high range, and then bring the range
down to an appropriate level. Current flow
higher than the range selected may blow out
the fuse in the tester.
While measuring current, do not turn the
ignition switch ON. A sudden surge of
current may blow out the fuse in the tester.
Specified current leakage: 0.5 Ma max.
If current leakage exceeds the specified value,
a shorted circuit is likely.
Locate the short by disconnecting
connections one by one and measuring the
current.
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