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CHK
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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
NOTE:
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Replace the battery whenever:
• battery voltage does not rise to specification
or bubbles fail to rise during charging,
• sulphation of one or more battery cells
occurs (as indicated by the battery plates
turning white or material accumulating in the
bottom of the battery cell),
• specific gravity readings after a long, slow
charge indicate that one battery cell’s charge
is lower than the rest,
• warpage or buckling of the battery plates or
insulators is evident.
10.Check:
• battery breather hose and battery vent
Obstruction
→
Clean.
Damage
→
Replace.
11.Connect:
• battery breather hose 2
(to the storage box)
1
• battery breather hose 1
(to the battery)
2
CAUTION:
_
• When checking the battery, make sure the
battery breather hose is properly installed
and routed correctly. If the battery
breather hose is positioned so as to allow
electrolyte or hydrogen gas from the bat-
tery to contact the frame, the motorcycle
and its finish may be damaged.
• Make sure the battery breather hose is
properly routed.
12.Install:
• battery
3
13.Check:
• battery terminals
Dirt
→
Clean with a wire brush.
Loose connection
→
Connect properly.
14.Connect:
• battery leads
(to the battery terminals)
CAUTION:
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First, connect the positive battery lead
1
,
and then the negative battery lead
2
.
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
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