Servicing; Recharging Operation - Suzuki LT-A700X 2004 Service Manual

9-40 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICING

Visually inspect the surface of the battery container. If any signs
of cracking or electrolyte leakage from the sides of the battery
have occurred, replace the battery with a new one. If the battery
terminals are found to be coated with rust or an acidic white
powdery substance, clean the battery terminals with sandpaper.

RECHARGING OPERATION

• Using the multi-circuit tester, check the battery voltage. If the
voltage reading is 12.0 V (DC) and less, recharge the battery
with a battery charger.
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* When recharging the battery, remove the battery
from the vehicle.
* Do not remove the caps on the battery top while
recharging.
Recharging time: 9 A for 1 hour or 1.8 A for 5 to 10 hours
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Be careful not to permit the charging current to
exceed 9 A at any time.
• After recharging, wait for 30 minutes and more and check the
battery voltage with a multi-circuit tester.
• If the battery voltage is the 12.5 V and less, recharge the bat-
tery again.
• If battery voltage is still 12.5 V and less, after recharging,
replace the battery with a new one.
• When the vehicle is not used for a long period, check the bat-
tery every 1 month to prevent the battery discharge.
A Charging period
B Stop charging
(V)
(at 0 ˚– 40 ˚C)
14
13
12
11
10
100 75 50 25
Battety charged condition
0 (%)