I Battery/Charging System; Preparatory Data - KEEWAY RKV125 Instruction And Maintenance Manual

I Battery/Charging System

Preparatory data---------------1.1

Battery--------------------------1.3
Voltage/current adjuster------1.5
Magneto charging coil------- 1.6
Removal of magneto--------- 1.7
1.1 Preparatory Data
Precautions on operation
* Attentions
1. The battery can be charged and discharged, and used repeatedly. If a battery is laid aside after discharging, its
service life will be shortened and its performance is degraded. Performance of a battery is usually reduced after about
2-3 years' run. Voltage of the performance-reduced (capacity drops) battery can be resumed, but the voltage will run
down quickly while loading.
2. Overcharging of battery: Usually overcharging is demonstrated by the battery itself. If short circuit occurs inside
the battery, there will be no voltage or very low voltage on the terminals of the battery. Adjuster fails: it indicates too
high voltage on the battery, the life-span of the battery will be shortened.
3. When the battery is not be used for a long period, it will self-discharge and its capacitance will drop. The battery
should be recharged every three months.
4. Charging system inspection: please perform inspection in the sequence listed in the fault diagnosis table.
5. If there is current going through the electric part, please do not remove the connector, or the voltage will be very
high and electronic components inside the voltage adjuster will be damaged. Set ignition switch at "Off" position and
then begin your operation.
6. It is not necessary to inspect maintenance-free (dry-charged type) battery. You don't need to add electrolyte and
distilled water for it.
7. Inspect the entire electric load.
8. Quick charging is forbidden except in emergency.
9. During quick recharging, the battery must be removed from the motorcycle and recharged.
10. While battery is exchanged, please do not use liquid-feeding battery.
11. A voltmeter shall be employed to check recharged battery.
Fault diagnosis--------------1.2
Charging system-------------1.4