17. BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM                         MXU 550EXI/MXU500I



 BATTERY

 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

 BATTERY REMOVAL

 1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
 2. Remove the seat (refer to the "FRAME
    COVERS" section in the chapter 2)
 3. Release the rings and remove the rubber
    band (1).
 4. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal lead (2)
    from the battery first, then disconnect the
    positive (+) terminal lead (3).
 5. Remove the battery.

 Battery installation
 1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
 2. After installing the battery, check to see if
     the battery cables are routed correctly.

 After connecting the battery cables, coat the
 terminals with grease.




 VOLTAGE INSPECTION

 Remove the battery cover (see above).

 Measure the battery voltage using a
 commercially available digital multi-meter.

 Voltage (20C/68C):

          Fully charged: 13.013.2 V
          Under charged: below 12.3 V




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