D21 Hardbody SE King Cab 4WD L4-2389cc 2.4L SOHC MFI (KA24E) (1997)
Battery: Service Precautions
Charging the Battery
CAUTION:
^ Do not "quick charge" a fully discharged battery.
^ Keep the battery away from open flame while it is being charged.
^ When connecting the charger, connect the leads first, then turn on the charger. Do not turn on the charger first, as this may cause a spark.
^ If battery electrolyte temperature rises above 60°C (140°F), stop charging. Always charge battery at a temperature below 60°C (140°F).
Charging rates:
Amps
Time
50
1 hour
25
2 hours
10
5 hours
5
10 hours
Do not charge at more than 50 ampere rate.
Note: The ammeter reading on your battery charger will automatically decrease as the battery charges. This indicates that the voltage of the battery is
increasing normally as the state of charge improves. The charging amps indicated above are referred to as the initial charge rate.
^ If, after charging, the specific gravity of any two cells varies more than 0.050, the battery should be replaced.
^ After the battery is charged, always perform a "capacity test" as follows, to assure that the battery is serviceable.
MEMORY RESET
If the battery is disconnected or goes dead, the following items must be reset:
^ Radio AM and FM preset
^ Clock