6-2 2005 PDI: VRSC Models
INITIAL ASSEMBLY 6.2
BATTERY TESTING AND CHARGING
1WARNING1WARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which could cause severe
burns to eyes and skin. Wear a protective face shield,
rubberized gloves and protective clothing when working
with batteries. KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHIL-
DREN. (00063a)
1WARNING1WARNING
Never remove warning label attached to top of battery.
Failure to read and understand all precautions in warning
could result in death or serious injury. (00064a)
1WARNING1WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead components, chemicals known in the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (00019a)
NOTES
● The engine is equipped with a compression release, so a
smaller (12 amp hour) battery provides adequate starting
current.
● It will be necessary to remove the airbox cover to gain
access to the battery.
1. Place test probes of voltmeter on battery terminals and
check the voltage of the battery to make sure it is at least
12.6 VDC.
2. If the open circuit (disconnected) voltage reading is 12.6
VDC or greater the battery is ready for use.
3. See Section 1. Mark the date on the battery warranty tag
by removing the applicable month and year. Month and
year punches may be removed with the point of a screw-
driver without removing battery.
4. If the open circuit (disconnected) voltage reading is
below 12.6 VDC, refer to Table 1-2, 12 amp-hour battery,
in Section 1 and charge battery at rate and time speci-
fied.
5. Recheck battery voltage by repeating step 1 above. If
voltage now is 12 VDC or greater, perform steps 2 and 3
above.
6. If the open circuit (disconnected) voltage reading is still
below 12.6 VDC, the battery must be replaced. To
remove battery, air cleaner and air cleaner bottom
must be removed. See appropriate Service Manual for
procedure.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Only remove air cleaner and air cleaner bottom if battery
could not be charged to 12.6 VDC and battery must be
removed and replaced.
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