mxu 400 Manuel atelier : Page 14

                A. When using an automatic battery charger,          11. Connect the battery cables (positive cable first);
         always follow the charger manufacturer's              then install the battery hold-down.
         instructions.
      B. When using a constant-current battery charger,                      ! CAUTION
         use the following Battery Charging Chart.         Connecting cables in reverse (positive to negative
                                                           and negative to positive) can cause serious damage
                     ! CAUTION                             to the electrical system.
Never exceed the standard charging rate.

                     ! WARNING                                                   Fuses
An overheated battery could explode causing severe
injury or death. Always monitor charging times and
charge rates carefully. Stop charging if the battery       The fuses are located in a power distribution module in
becomes very warm to the touch. Allow it to cool           front of the steering post. In addition, there is a 30 amp
before resuming charging.                                  fuse on the starter relay under the seat next to the bat-
  Battery Charging Chart (Constant-Current Charger)
                                                           tery.
 Battery Voltage      Charge     Charge Time Required      If there is any type of electrical system failure, always
      (DC)             State       (at 1.5-2.0 Amps)       check the fuses first.
  12.5 or more         100%              None
                                                             NOTE: To remove a fuse, compress the locking
       12.2-12.4      75%-99%           3-6 hours          tabs on either side of the fuse case and lift out.
       12.0-12.2      50%-74%          5-11 hours
       11.0-11.9      25%-49%      13 hours (minimum)
      11.5 or less     0-24%       20 hours (minimum)

   NOTE: If the battery voltage is 11.5 DC Volts or
less, some chargers may "cut off" and fail to
charge. If this occurs, connect a fully charged
booster battery in parallel (positive to positive and
negative to negative) for a short period of time with
the charger connected. After 10-15 minutes, discon-
nect the booster battery leaving the charger con-                                                            0411-837
nected and the charger should continue to charge.
If the charger "cuts off," replace the battery.
                                                                             ! CAUTION
                                                           Always replace a blown fuse with a fuse of the same
 8. After charging the battery for the specified time,     type and rating.
    remove the battery charger and allow the battery to
    sit for 1-2 hours.
 9. Connect the multimeter and test the battery volt-                        Air Filter
    age. The meter should read 12.5 or more DC Volts.
    If the voltage is as specified, the battery is ready
    for service.
                                                           Use the following procedure to remove the filter and
  NOTE: If voltage in step 9 is below specifications,      inspect and/or clean it.
charge the battery an additional 1-5 hours; then
retest. Recheck electrolyte level and the battery is       CLEANING AND INSPECTING
ready for service.                                         FILTER

10. Place the battery in the battery compartment; then      1. Rotate the three locking tabs free of the lugs on the
    coat the battery posts and cable ends with a light         air filter cover; then rotate the cover forward and
    coat of multi-purpose grease.                              away from the filter housing.

                     ! CAUTION
Before installing the battery, make sure the ignition
switch is in the OFF position.




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