Suzuki DR-Z400S 2001 Service Manual page 283

9-14 DR-Z400SK1 ('01-MODEL)
RECHARGING OPERATION
• Using the multi circuit tester, check the battery voltage. If the
voltage reading is less than the 12.0 V (DC), recharge the
battery with a battery charger.
!
* When recharging the battery, remove the battery from
the motorcycle.
* Do not remove the caps on the battery top while re-
charging.
Recharging time: 0.7 A for 5 to 10 hours or 3 A for one hour
!
Be careful not to permit the charging current to exceed
3 A at any time.
• After recharging, wait for more than 30 minutes and check the
battery voltage with a multi circuit tester.
• If the battery voltage is less than the 12.5 V, recharge the bat-
tery again.
• If battery voltage is still less than 12.5 V, after recharging, re-
place the battery with a new one.
• When the motorcycle is not used for a long period, check the
battery every 1 month to prevent the battery discharge.