Battery (Te - Txc); Battery Charger - Husqvarna TC 250 2010 Workshop Manual

BATTERY (TE - TXC)

The battery (1) is a sealed-for-life, maintenance-free battery. If the vehicle
remains unused for long periods, it is recommended to disconnect the battery
from the electrical system and store it in a dry place. After an intensive use of
the battery, it is advisable to carry out a standard slow charging cycle (12V-6Ah
battery: 0.6A for 8 hours).
Quick charging is advised only in situations of extreme necessity since the life
of lead elements is drastically reduced by such cycle (12V-6Ah battery: 6A for
0.5 hours).

Battery charger

To gain access to the battery (1):
- remove the saddle (as outlined in the relevant paragraph);
- first remove the BLACK negative cable, then the RED positive cable (when
reassembling, first connect the RED positive cable, then the BLACK negative
cable);
- remove the battery (1) from its housing.
Check, using a voltmeter, that battery voltage is not less than 12.5 V. If it is not
so, the battery needs to be charged. Using a battery charger with a constant
voltage, first connect the RED positive cable to the battery positive terminal then
the BLACK negative cable to the battery negative terminal. At a constant voltage
level of 14.4 V, apply "x" Amps according the battery's charge percentage as
indicated in the table below. The voltage reaches a constant value only after a
few hours, therefore it is suggested NOT to measure it immediately after hav-
ing charged or discharged the battery. Always check the battery charge before
reinstalling it on the vehicle. The battery should be kept clean and the terminals
coated with grease.
INDICATIVE CHARGE TIMES DEPENDING ON BATTERY CHARGE STATUS
AT-REST VOLTAGE * (V)
> 12.7
~ 12.5
~ 12.2
~ 12.0
~ 11.8
Part. N. 8000 H1489 (10-2009)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
% OF CHARGE
100
75
50
25
0
CHARGE TIME (RATED CURRENT IN AMPS
TO BE APPLIED: 0.1x BATTERY RATED CAPACITY)
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4h
7h
11h
14h
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