Terminal And Cable - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

CHARGING SYSTEM
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Terminal and cable
1. Clean and tighten the battery terminals and cables.
2. Coat the terminals with grease.
3. Inspect for corroded or frayed battery cables.
4. Check the rubber protector on the positive terminal for proper covere.rge.
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Recharging
Battery Slow charge (A) Quick charge (A)
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Under 3
Max. 20
Warning
• Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all accessories and stop
the engine.
• The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last.
Caution
• Do not removed vent caps.
Follow carefully the instructions of the battery charger to prevent overcharging.
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery.
3. Measure and record the voltage between the battery terminals.
4. Decide the charging current and charging time by referring to the figure below.
5. Charge the battery.
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