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PG BATTERY PG-5 < BASIC INSPECTION > [POWER SUPPLY & GROUND CIRCUIT] C D E F G H I J K L B A O P N Charging The Battery CAUTION: • Never “quick charge” a fully discharged battery. charger first, as this may cause a spark. • If battery electrolyte temperature rises above 55 ° C (131 ° F), stop charging. Always charge battery at a temperature below 55 ° C (131 ° F). Charging Rates (Standard Charge) Charging Rates (Quick Charge) NOTE: 4 (40) − 0.016 − 1 (30) − 0.020 − 7 (20) − 0.024 − 12 (10) − 0.028 − 18 (0) − 0.032 Battery electrolyte temperature [ ° C ( ° F)] Add to specific gravity reading Corrected specific gravity Approximate charge condition 1.260 - 1.280 Fully charged 1.230 - 1.250 3/4 charged 1.200 - 1.220 1/2 charged 1.170 - 1.190 1/4 charged 1.140 - 1.160 Almost discharged 1.110 - 1.130 Completely discharged Approximate charge condi- tion Charge current (A) Charge time (h) Fully charged 5 2 3/4 charged 2.5 1/2 charged 5 1/4 charged 7.5 Almost discharged 9 Completely discharged 10 Approximate charge condi- tion Charge current (A) Charge time (h) Fully charged — — 3/4 charged 13 0.5 1/2 charged 25 1/4 charged Almost discharged Completely discharged — — |