16. BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM                      DINK50/ 125




 VOLTAGE INSPECTION

 Remove the battery cover (last page).

 Measure the battery voltage using a
 commercially available digital multimeter.

 Voltage (20C/68C):
         Fully charged: 1313.2 V
 Under charged: below 12.3 V




 BATTERY CHARGING
 Remove the battery (page 16-4).

 Connect the charger positive (+) cable to the
 battery positive (+) terminal.
 Connect the charger negative (-) cable to the
 battery negative (-) terminal.
 Turn the power ON/OFF at the chatger,
   not at the battery terminals.
 Charging current time:
        Standard: 0.8 A/510 hours
        Quick: 4 A/1 hours

 Quick charging should only be done in an
 emergency; slow charging is preferred.
 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.




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