Recharging Operation; Battery Removal - Suzuki AN400 Service Manual

8-36 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RECHARGING OPERATION

• Measure the battery voltage using the multi circuit tester. If
the voltage reading is less than the 12 V (DC), recharge the
battery with a battery charger.
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When recharging the battery, remove the battery from
the motorcycle.
NOTE:
While recharging, do not remove the caps on the top of the bat-
tery.
Recharging time: 1.2 A for 5 to 10 hours or 5 A for 1 hour.
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Be careful not to permit the charging current to
exceed 6 A at any time.
• After recharging, wait at least 30 minutes and then measure
the battery voltage using the multi circuit tester. If the battery
voltage is less than 12.5 V, recharge the battery again. If the
battery voltage is still less than 12.5 V after recharging,
replace the battery with a new one.
• When a battery is left unused for a long time, its voltage
needs to be regularly measured. When the motorcycle is not
used for more than one month (especially during the winter
season), measure the battery voltage at least once a month.

BATTERY REMOVAL

• Open the front trunk.
• Remove the battery cover 1.
• Disconnect the battery - lead 2 first.
• Disconnect the battery + lead 3.
• Remove the battery.
Charging period
(V)
Stop charging
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
0 10 20 30 40
Time
(V)
14
13
12
11
10
100 75 50 25
Battery chargedcondition
50 60
(Minutes)
0 (%)