Honda FR500 Owner's Manual page 36

13. Battery Service
Recharge the battery if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period of
time.
During the storage, the battery should also be recharged every 6 months.
To recharge the battery, use a commercially available battery charger
whose max. Charging current is rated below 3 A.
The tiller is equipped a maintenance-free battery which does not require
checking and refilling of the battery fluid. Under no circumstances should
the caps be removed from the battery cells.
1. Remove the battery from the tiller when recharging the battery.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery first, then discon-
nect the positive (+) cable.
3. Battery charging time: Approx. 5 hours
at 1.2 A (standard)
4. Before recharging the battery, check the terminals for corrosion. Any
corrosion around the positive and negative terminals should be washed
off with a solution of baking soda and warm water. Dry the terminals
and then coat them with grease.
5. After reinstalling the battery, be sure to tighten the terminals securely.
BATTERY TERMINAL
BOLT (2)
BATTERY BOX -
BATTERY BAND
BATTERY COVER
BATTERY CUSHION
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