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BATTERY RECHARGING [L8, LF, L3, L3 Turbo]

BATTERY RECHARGING [L8, LF, L3, L3 Turbo]


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Warning
•  Keep all flames away from the battery, otherwise evaporated gas from the battery fluid may catch fire, and cause serious injury.
•  Remove the battery filler caps when recharging to prevent battery deformation or damage.
Caution
•  Do not quick charge for more than 30 min. It will damage the battery.

1.  Remove the battery and then place it in a pan of water.

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2.  Connect a battery charger to the battery and adjust the charging current as follows.

Battery slow charge current [L8, LF]
50D20L (40 A·h/5HR, 45 A·h/20HR): 4.0—5.0 A
50D20L (40 A·h/5HR, 50 A·h/20HR): 4.0—5.0 A
75D23L (52 A·h/5HR): 5.0—6.0 A
Battery slow charge current [L3]
50D20L (40 A·h/5HR, 45 A·h/20HR): 4.0—5.0 A
50D20L (40 A·h/5HR, 50 A·h/20HR): 4.0—5.0 A
80D26L (55 A·h/5HR, 65 A·h/20HR): 5.5—6.5 A
Battery slow charge current [L3 Turbo]
55D23L (48 A·h/5HR): 4.5—5.5 A
80D26L (55 A·h/5HR): 5.5—6.5 A
Battery quick charge current [30 min] [L8, LF]
50D20L (40 A·h/5HR, 45 A·h/20HR): 25 A
50D20L (40 A·h/5HR, 50 A·h/20HR): 25 A
75D23L (52 A·h/5HR): 35 A
Battery quick charge current [30 min] [L3]
50D20L (40 A·h/5HR, 45 A·h/20HR): 25 A
50D20L (40 A·h/5HR, 50 A·h/20HR): 25 A
80D26L (55 A·h/5HR, 65 A·h/20HR): 35 A
Battery quick charge current [30 min] [L3 Turbo]
55D23L (48 A·h/5HR): 30 A
80D26L (55 A·h/5HR): 35

3.  After the battery is recharged, verify that the voltage is within the specification and remains at the same value for 1 h or more after the recharging has been completed.

•  If not within the specification, replace the battery.
Standard voltage
12.4 V or more