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BATTERY
Storage batteries on the motorcycle should function at ambient air temperature from -40°C to plus
60°C/ 40°F to 140°F.
As the battery is in service:
• regularly check the voltage for 12.8 - 13.2 V
• do not allow the battery to discharge.
• use only distilled water to maintain the normal level of electrolyte.
• coat bolts, nuts, washers and tips with petroleum jelly or battery grease. Use two wrenches for
clamping or undoing the nuts to avoid breaking battery parts.
Warning: Do not short the terminals together to check for sparking.
Before storage, fully charge the batteries, wash the battery surface with water and wipe dry, clean
the bolts and nuts of dirt.
WARNING: B
ATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. AVOID CONTACT WITH
SKIN
, EYES OR CLOTHING. ANTIDOTE: EXTERNAL — FLUSH WITH WATER. INTERNAL — DRINK LARGE
QUANTITIES
OF WATER FOLLOWED BY MILK OF MAGNESIA, VEGETABLE OIL, OR BEATEN EGGS. CALL DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY
.
Caution: When charging the battery,
disconnect the positive terminal (+) from the battery to
prevent damage to the electrical components
Never jump-start the motorcycle!
WARNING: B
ATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS AT ALL TIMES — ESPECIALLY WHEN BEING
CHARGED
. KEEP CIGARETTES, OPEN FLAME, AND SPARKS AWAY FROM BATTERY AT ALL TIMES. VENTILATE
AREA
WHEN CHARGING BATTERY. ALWAYS PROTECT HANDS AND PROTECT EYES WITH SHIELD OR GOGGLES
WHEN
WORKING NEAR A BATTERY OR ACID. KEEP BATTERIES AND ACID OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN!
CAUTION: If battery is filled to a higher level than specified, some of the solution will be
forced out through the vent tube when battery is charging. This will not only weaken the
solution, but also may damage parts near the battery. To prevent battery case damage
caused by pressure buildup, be sure vent tube is properly routed and not kinked or ob-
structed.
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