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CHARGING SYSTEM - BATTERY

G-8prose procedure

BATTERY

Inspection

Battery Voltage Check

  1. 1
    Disconnect the battery cables from the battery.
  2. 2
    Connect a voltmeter to the battery.
    Voltmeter connected with two leads to a battery labeled 'BATTERY' for battery voltage inspection.
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VOLTAGE CHECK

1
VOLTAGE CHECK
12.0—12.6V
12.0—12.6V branch
12.0—12.6V branch Charge by referring to charging procedure, and recheck voltage after charging (Refer to page G-9)
Above 12.6V
Battery OK
Below 12.0V
2
Quick-charge (20A) for time specified in table below, and recheck voltage
Below 12.0V
Replace battery
Above 12.0V
3
Charge by referring to charging procedure, and recheck voltage after charging (Refer to page G-9)
Above 12.4V
same as step 1
Below 12.4V
4
Charge again by referring to charging procedure, and recheck voltage after charging (Refer to page G-9)
Above 12.4V
same as step 1
Below 12.4V
Replace battery

Quick-charge (20A) time by battery voltage

Below 11.0V
Charging time75 min.
11.0—11.5V
Charging time50 min.
11.5—12.0V
Charging time30 min.

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