Charge battery - AR54.10-P-1130SX

MODEL 216.3 up to 6/1/08 except code 809 (Model year 2009) 

MODEL 221.0/1 up to 6/1/08 except code 809 (Model year 2009) 

G1 Shown on model 221 

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Components - Shown On Model 221

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Charge on-board electrical system battery, shown on model 221 

Fig 2: Identifying Charge On-Board Electrical System Battery Components - Shown On Model 221

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	Check
1	Check condition of battery		AR54.10-P-1129SX
	Remove
2	Detach charging point cover (3)	For charging the on-board electrical system battery in the trunk.
	Charging
3	Connect battery charger	Do not reverse polarity. Risk of short circuit! Make sure that the vent hose and stop plugs of the battery are installed in the correct position. Escaping battery vapor can damage the vehicle paint. Use charger with at least 30 A charging current due to the high current requirement. Always clip the ground terminal (1) of the charger onto the negative terminal of the starter battery (G1/4). When charging the on-board electrical system battery always clip the positive terminal (2) of the charger onto the charge support point (5).
4	Charge starter battery (G1/4) or on-board electrical system battery
	000 588 00 81 00 Charger		WS54.00-P-0037B
		The battery charging period is dependent on the charge level of the discharged battery. The battery must be charged using an approved charger. The battery is sufficiently charged when the displayed charging current shown is < 25A
5	Disconnect battery charger	Switch off charger beforehand. Risk of arcing.
	Check
6	Check battery after charging		AR54.10-P-1129SX
	Install
7	Install charging point cover (3)	After charging the on-board electrical system battery in the trunk.