Honda C8R600F4 Service Manual page 309

Connect the charger positive ( +) cable to the bat-
tery positive (+)terminal.
Connect the charger negative (-) cable to the bat-
tery negative (-)terminal.
CHARGING CURRENT /TIME:
Standard: 0.9 A x 5-1 O h
Quick: 4.0 Ax 1.0 h
CAUTION:
• Quick c;/Jarging ::.bould 011/y
be
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gency; 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
Open the battery case cover (page 16-4).
CURRENT LEAKAGE TEST
Turn the ignition switch
OFF,
and 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 leak-
age.
NOTE:
•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_ 1 mA m;oix_
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.
CHARGING VOLT AGE INSPECTION
PMN@Olil
When the engine must be running to do some
work, make sure the area is well-ventilated. Never
run the engine in an enclosed area. The exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that may
cause loss of consciousness and lead to death. Run
the engine in an open area or with an exhaust
evacuation system in an enclosed area.
CHARGING SYSTEM
BATTERY
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