16. BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM/ A.C. GENERATOR MXU 300/250 BATTERY VOLTAGE (OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE) INSPECTION Remove the seat. Disconnect the battery cables. Measure the voltage between the battery terminals. Fully charged : 13.1V Undercharged : 12.3V max Battery charging inspection must be performed with a voltmeter. CHARGING Connect the charger positive (+) cable to the battery positive (+) terminal. Connect the charger negative (-) cable to the battery negative (-) terminal. · Keep flames and sparks away from a charging battery. · Turn power ON/OFF at the charger, not at the battery terminals to prevent sparks near the battery to avoid explosion. · Charge the battery according to the current specified on the battery. · Quick charging should only be done in an emergency. · Measure the voltage 30 minutes after the battery is charged. Charging current: Standard : 1.2A Quick : 3.0A Charging time : Standard : 510 hours Quick : 30 minutes After charging: Open circuit voltage: 12.8V min. 16-6