Recharging Operation - Suzuki VL125 Service Manual

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.
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When recharging the battery, remove the battery from
the motorcycle.
NOTE:
Do not remove the caps on the battery top while recharging.
Recharging time: 3 A for one hour or 0.7 A for 5 to 10 hours
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Be careful not to permit the charging current to exceed
5 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.
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