Charging The Battery - Husqvarna FE 450 2016 Owner's Manual

15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15.3

Charging the battery

Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
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Keep sparks and open flames away from the battery. Only charge in well-ventilated rooms.
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In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at
least 15 minutes and contact a physician.
Warning
Environmental hazard Batteries contain environmentally-hazardous materials.
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Do not dispose of batteries as household waste.
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Return batteries to your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer or dispose of them at a collection point for used bat-
teries.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Even when there is no load on the battery, it still loses power steadily.
The charge state and the type of charge are very important for the service life of the battery.
Rapid recharging with a high charging current shortens the battery's service life.
If the charging current, charging voltage and charging time are exceeded, electrolyte escapes through the safety valves. This
reduces the battery capacity.
If the battery is depleted from starting the vehicle repeatedly, the battery must be charged immediately.
If the battery is left in a discharged state for an extended period, it will become over-discharged and sulfate, destroying the
battery.
The battery is maintenance-free, which means that the acid level does not need to be checked.
Preparatory work
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Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
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Remove the seat. (
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Disconnect the negative cable of the battery to avoid damage to the onboard
electronics.
Main work
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Connect the battery charger with the battery. Switch on the battery charger.
Battery charger (81229074000)
You can also use the battery charger to test the open-circuit voltage and start-
ing voltage of the battery, and to test the alternator. With this device, you cannot
overcharge the battery.
Info
Never remove lid
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Charge the battery with a maximum of 10% of the capacity specified on
battery housing
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Switch off the battery charger after charging. Connect the negative cable with the
battery.
Guideline
The charge current, charge voltage, and charge time must not be exceeded.
Charge the battery regularly when the
motorcycle is not in use
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. (
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