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(2013 F53) First trip of the season and the battery light is on, checked the voltage of the chassis battery and did a load test and it checked fine with 12.5 volts (Not running)and 13.5 volt running. ...
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jeffo wrote:
(2013 F53) First trip of the season and the battery light is on, checked the voltage of the chassis battery and did a load test and it checked fine with 12.5 volts (Not running)and 13.5 volt running.
I am not sure how you do a "load test", but, with the engine off, I just turn the high beams on for about 5-10 minutes. Then connect the voltmeter and start the engine. You should be getting 14.0-14.5V volts. It may drop down to just below 14Kawasaki Diaphragm,carburetor - 43028 - 3704, but 13.5V sounds pretty low especially if the battery is partially discharged.
