Battery/Charging System Service Specifications; Battery Charging; Battery Testing - Honda TRX350TM Rancher Service Manual

BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM

BATTERY CHARGING

This model comes with a maintenance free (MF) battery. Remember the following about MF batteries.
Use only the electrolyte that comes with the battery
Use all of the electrolyte
Seal the battery properly
Never open the seals again
For battery charging, do not exceed the charging current and time specified on the battery. Using excessive current or
extending the charging time may damage the battery.

BATTERY TESTING

Refer to the instruction of the Operation Manual for the recommended battery tester for detail the battery testing step.
The recommended battery tester puts a ''load'' on the battery so that the actual battery condition of the load can be
measured.
Recommended battery tester
SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Capacity
Current leakage
Voltage
(20°C/68°F)
Charging current
Alternator Capacity
Charging coil resistance (20°C/68°F)
17-2
BM-210-AH, BM-210, or BATTERY MATE or equivalent
ITEM
Fully charged
Needs charging
Normal
Quick
SPECIFICATIONS
12 V 12 Ah
1 mA max. (Equipped with digital meter)
0.1 mA max. (No digital meter)
13.0 13.2 V
Below 12.3 V
1.4 A 5 10 h
6.0 A 1.0 h
0.245 kW/5,000 rpm
0.1 1.0