Using A Constant Voltage Charger (Lead Acid Battery) - Cub Cadet Challenger Series Service Manual

Using a Constant Voltage Charger (Lead Acid Battery)

Connect the charger and ammeter to the battery and start charging.
Make sure the setting is at 1/10 the amp hour rating of the battery.
This is typically 2 amp 12 Volts.
Yes
Charge the battery until the charging
amperage drops all the way down,
usually 1 amp.
Set Charge time to a maximum of
20 hours
Leave battery for 30 minutes to settle
before measuring the open circuit
voltage.
12.8 V Fully Charged
12.0‐12.7 V Not Fully Charged
Under 12.0 V Replace the Battery
Electrical
Measure the open circuit voltage
prior to charging.
Is the amperage higher than the
Standard charging amperage written
on the battery?
6‐5
No
This type of battery charger cannot
charge a Maintenance Free Battery. A
Variable Rate charger is needed.