17. BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM UXV 500 BATTERY CHARGING Remove the battery. 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 charger, not at the battery terminals. Charging current time: Standard: 1.8 A/510 hours Quick: 9 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. CHARGING SYSTEM INSPECTION CURRENT LEAKAGE TEST Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery. Connect the ammeter (+) probe to the negative (-) cable and the ammeter (-) probe to the battery (-) terminal. With the ignition switch OFF, check for current leakage. When measuring current using a tester, set it to a high range, and then bring the range down to an appropriate level. Current flow higher than the range selected may blow out the fuse in the tester. While measuring current, do not turn the ignition switch ON. A sudden surge of current may blow out the fuse in the tester. Specified current leakage: 0.5 Ma max. If current leakage exceeds the specified value, a shorted circuit is likely. Locate the short by disconnecting connections one by one and measuring the current. 17-6