15.3
Charging the 12-V battery
Note
Environmental hazard 12 V batteries contain environmentally hazardous materials.
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Do not dispose of 12 V batteries as household waste.
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Dispose of 12 V batteries at a collection point for used batteries.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
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Even if there is no load on the 12-V battery, it discharges each day.
The charging level and the method of charging are very important for the service life of the 12-V battery.
Rapid recharging with a high charging current shortens the service life of the battery.
If the 12-V battery is depleted by repeated starting, the 12-V battery must be charged immediately.
Finishing work
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Install the fuel tank.
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Mount the seat. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Remove the 12-V battery.
Main work
Warning
Risk of injury 12 V batteries contain harmful sub-
stances.
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Keep 12 V batteries out of the reach of children.
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Keep sparks and open flames away from 12 V bat-
teries.
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Only charge 12 V batteries in well-ventilated
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rooms.
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Maintain a minimum clearance from inflammable
materials when charging 12 V batteries.
Minimum clearance
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Do not charge deeply discharged 12 V batteries if
the charge is already below the minimum voltage.
Minimum voltage before
the start of the charge
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Dispose of 12 V batteries correctly if they have less
than the minimum voltage.
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Check the battery voltage.
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Battery voltage: < 9 V
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Do not charge the 12-V battery.
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