Buell X1 2002 - Battery; Battery Testing

7-26 2002 Buell X1: Electrical
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BATTERY 7.10
GENERAL
All Buell batteries are permanently sealed, maintenance-free,
valve-regulated, lead/calcium and sulfuric acid batteries. The
batteries are shipped pre-charged and ready to be put into
service. Do not attempt to open these batteries for any
reason.
1WARNING1WARNING
All batteries contain electrolyte. Electrolyte is a sulfuric
acid solution that is highly corrosive and can cause
severe chemical burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes,
and clothing. Avoid spillage. Always wear protective face
shield, rubberized gloves and protective clothing when
working with batteries. A warning label is attached to the
top of the battery. See
Figure 7-32. Never remove warn-
ing label from battery. Failure to read and understand all
precautions contained in warning label before perform-
ing any service on batteries could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
BATTERY TESTING
Voltmeter Test
See
Tabl e 7-4. The voltmeter test provides a general indicator
of battery condition. Check the voltage of the battery to verify
that it is in a 100% fully charged condition. If the open circuit
(disconnected) voltage reading is below 12.6V, charge the
battery and then recheck the voltage after the battery has set
for one to two hours. If the voltage reading is 12.8V or above,
perform the load test.
Load Test
The load test measures battery performance under full
current load and is the best indicator of battery condition. To
load test the battery, proceed as follows:
CAUTION
Load testing a discharged battery can result in perma-
nent battery damage.
1. Always fully charge the battery before testing or test
readings will be incorrect. See
BATTERY INSTALLA-
TION AND CONNECTION. Load testing a discharged
battery can also result in permanent battery damage.
2. After charging, allow battery to stand for at least one
hour before testing.
1WARNING1WARNING
Always turn the battery load tester OFF before connect-
ing the tester cables to the battery terminals. Connecting
tester cables with the load tester ON could cause a spark
resulting in a battery explosion which could result in
death or serious injury.
3. Connect tester leads to battery posts and place induction
pickup over negative (black) cable. See
Figure 7-34.
CAUTION
To avoid load tester and/or battery damage, do not leave
the load tester switch turned ON for more than 20 sec-
onds.
Figure 7-31. Antidotes
Table 7-4. Voltmeter Test
BATTERY CHARGE CONDITIONS
12.8 100%
12.6 75%
12.3 50%
12.0 25%
11.8 0%
ANTIDOTE
External– Flush with water.
Internal– Drink large quantities of milk or water,
followed by milk of magnesia,
vegetable oil or beaten eggs. Call
doctor immediately.
Eyes– Flush with water, get immediate medical
attention.
Figure 7-32. Maintenance-Free Battery (Typical)
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