SERVICE EVERY 100 HOURS
1. Checking of the battery
DANGER
To avoid the possibility of battery explosion:
For the refillable-type-battery, follow the
instructions as follows.
• Do not use or charge the refillable-type-battery
if the fluid level is below the lower-limit-level-
mark. Otherwise, the battery component parts
may prematurely deteriorate, which may
shorten the service life of the battery or cause
an explosion.
• Check the fluid level regularly and add distilled
water as required so that the fluid level is
between the upper level and the lower level.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Never remove the battery cap while the engine
is running.
• Keep electrolyte away from eyes, hands, and
clothes. If you are spattered with electrolyte,
wash it away completely with water immediately
and get medical attention.
• Keep open sparks and flames away from the
battery at all times. Hydrogen gas mixed with
oxygen becomes very explosive.
• Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when
working around battery.
• Tighten the battery holder firmly when you re-
assemble the battery.
• Make sure to put a clamp to the positive cable
of the battery.
IMPORTANT :
• The factory-installed battery is of non-refillable
type. If the battery is weak, charge the battery or
replace it with new one.
• Mishandling the battery shortens the service life
and adds to maintenance costs.
The original battery is maintenance free, but
needs some servicing.
If the battery is weak, the engine will be difficult
to start and the lights will be dim. It is important
to check the battery periodically.
• When exchanging an old battery for a new one,
use the battery of equal specification in the
following table.
Battery type 526RMF
Volts 12 V
Reserve capacity 86 min
Cold cranking amps 560
Normal charging rate 8.6 A
For non-accessible maintenance-free type batteries
Maintenance-free, non-accessible batteries are
designed to eliminate the need to add water. Yet the
volume of electrolyte above plates may eventually
become depleted due to abnormal conditions such as
high heat or improper regulator setting. Use a voltmeter
to check the state of charge. See the following table to
determine if charging is necessary.
Battery voltage Reference state of charge
12.6 100% (Full charge)
12.4 75%
12.2 50%
12.0 25%
11.8 0%
1.1 Battery charging
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• When the battery is being activated, hydrogen
and oxygen gases in the battery are extremely
explosive. Keep open sparks and flames away
from the battery at all times, especially when
charging the battery.
• When disconnecting the cable from the battery,
start with the negative terminal first. When
connecting the cable to the battery, start with
the positive terminal first.
• To prevent short circuit, before charging, make
sure to remove the metal-battery-holder.
• Never check battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts.
Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
PERIODIC SERVICE SERVICE EVERY 100 HOURS
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