Routine maintenance operations
RS 50
ch. 2
Release 00 2001-03
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If your battery needs to be charged, use a con-
stant voltage, or “taper” charger, with a current
rating no greater than 1/10th the capacity of the
battery (i. e., for a 50 amp hour battery, the maxi-
mum charging current should be 5 amps).
Use of a more powerful charger can not only
damage the battery irreparably, but could cause it
to overheat and explode.
If your battery is equipped with an overflow tube,
always ensure that it is properly installed, and
properly routed. Failure to adhere to this instruc-
tion can cause corrosive fumes from the battery to
cause serious damage to your motorcycle.
NOTE Check the battery voltage with a portable
tester. If the voltage reading is less than 12V, the
battery needs recharging.
CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS
Read carefully (BATTERY).
Remove the rider saddle (REMOVING THE RIDER
SADDLE).
Make sure that the cable terminals (1) and the battery
terminals (2) are:
in good conditions (and not corroded or covered with
deposits);
covered with neutral grease or Vaseline.
If it is necessary to clean the battery terminals:
Make sure that the ignition switch (3) is in “ ” (OFF)
position.
Disconnect first the negative (–) and then the positive
cable (+).
Brush with a wire brush to eliminate any sign of
corrosion.
Reconnect first the positive (+) and then the negative
cable (–).
Cover the terminals of the cables and of the battery
with neutral grease or Vaseline.
REMOVING THE BATTERY
Make sure that the ignition switch (3) is in “ ” (OFF)
position.
Remove the rider saddle (REMOVING THE RIDER
SADDLE).
Release the rubber band (4) from the couplings (5) and
(6) and take it.
Disconnect first the negative (–) and then the positive
cable (+). Remove the battery breather pipe (7). Remove
the battery from its compartment and put it on a flat
surface, in a cool and dry place.
Once it has been removed, the battery must be stored
in a safe place. Ensure that children cannot find it; the
slightest bit of battery acid spilled on the skin, eyes, or
ingested can cause serious injury or even death.
WARNING
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