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Procedures

BATTERY RECHARGING [LF]

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

Battery slow charge current 46B24L (36): 3.5-4.5 A

Battery quick charge current [30 min.] 46B24L (36): 25 A

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 was completed.
- If not within the specification, replace the battery.

Standard voltage 12.4 V or more