BATTERY RECHARGING [L3, AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

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Warning

• Hydrogen gas is produced during normal battery operation. A battery-related explosion can cause serious injury. Keep all flames (including cigarettes), heat, and sparks away from the top and surrounding area of open battery cells.

Caution

• When disconnecting the battery, remove the negative cable first and install it last to prevent damage to electrical components or the battery.

• To prevent damage to electrical components or the battery, turn all accessories off and stop the engine before performing maintenance or recharging the battery.

• Do not quick charge for over 30 minutes. 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.

Standard


Battery type (5-h rate)	Recharge current (A)	Quick charge (A/30 min)
55D23L (48)	4.5-5.5	30
80D26L (55)	5.5-6.5	35
GROUP 40R (50)	5.0-6.0	30

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

• If not within the specification, replace the battery.

Standard

12.4 V or more