Yanmar — Charging the Battery
Maintenance
From a Yanmar service manual covering: YDG2700, YDG2700EV-6EH, YDG2700EV-G6EH, YDG2700EV-GEH, YDG3700, YDG3700EV-6El, YDG3700EV-GEI, YDG5500, YDG5500EV-6El. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Yanmar YDG2700, Yanmar YDG2700EV-6EH, Yanmar YDG2700EV-G6EH, Yanmar YDG3700, Yanmar YDG5500, Yanmar L70V engine, Yanmar L100V engine, Yanmar L4sV L70V L100V engine
Before you start
- NEVER charge the battery while connected. Reversed polarity will damage the charger rectifier or the battery. Keep area well-ventilated away from sparks and open flames.
Procedure
- Disconnect the battery cables from the battery.
- Clean terminals on the battery and clamps on the cable ends.
- Connect the positive (+) clamp from the charger to the positive (+) terminal on the battery.
- Connect the negative (-) clamp from the charger to the negative (-) terminal on the battery.
- When finished charging, unplug the charger before disconnecting clamps from the battery.
Tools required
- Battery charger Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Discontinue charging if electrolyte temperature exceeds 117°F (45°C)
Full service-parts list: Yanmar YDG2700EV-G6EH →
Source: Yanmar service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.