Kawasaki STX-15F User Manual

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14-25

Battery

NOTE

Increase the charging voltage to a maximum voltage of
25 V if the battery will not accept current initially. Charge
for no more than five minutes at the increased voltage
then check if the battery is drawing current.

If the battery will accept current, decrease the voltage
and charge by the standard charging method described
on the battery case. If the battery will not accept current
after 5 minutes, replace the battery.

Battery [A]
Battery Charger [B]
Standard Value [C]

Determine battery condition after refreshing charge.

Determine the condition of the battery 30 minutes after
completion of the charge by measuring the terminal volt-
age according to the table below.

Criteria

Judgement

12.6 V or more

Good

12.0

less than 12.6 V

Charge insufficient → Recharge

less than 12.0 V

Unserviceable → Replace

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