BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
AWARNING
The battery gives
off
explosive gases; keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide adequate ventilation when
charging.
The battery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Contact with skin or eyes may
cause
se
vere burns.
Wear
protective clothing
and a face shield.
- If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water.
- If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately.
Electrolyte
is
poisonous.
-
If
swallowed, drink large quantities of waler
or
milk and
caU
your local Poison Control Center or a physician immediately.
Always
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OFF the ignition switch before disconnecting any electrical component.
Some electrical components may be damaged
if
terminals or connectors are connected
or
disconnected while the ignition switch
is ON and current is present.
This model comes with a maintenance free (MF) battery. The maintenance free battery
must
be
replaced when it reaches the
end of its service life.
For extended storage, remove the battery, give it a full charge, and store it in a cool,
dry
space.
For a battery remaining
in
a stored motorcycle, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery terminal.
The battery sealing caps should not be removed. Attempting to remove the sealing caps from
the
cells may damage the battery.
The battery can
be
damaged
if
overcharged or undercharged,
or
if
left to discharge
for
a long period. These same conditions
contribute to shortening the life span
of
the
battery.
Even
under normal use, the performance of the battery deteriorates after
2-3
years.
Battery voltage may recover after battery charging, but under heavy load, battery voltage will drop quickly and eventually die out.
For this reason, the charging system is often suspected
as
the problem. Battery overcharge often results from problems
in
the
battery itself, which may appear to be an overcharging
symptom
.
If
one
of
the battery cells is shorted and battery voltage does
nol increase, the regulator/rectifier supplies excess voltage to the battery. Under these conditions,
the
electrolyte level goes
down quickly.
Before troubleshooting the charging system, check for proper use and maintenance
of
the battery.
Check
if
the battery
is
frequently under heavy load.
The battery will self-discharge when the motorcycle is not
in
use. For this reason, charge the battery every 2 weeks to prevent
sulfation from occurring.
Filling a
new
battery with electrolyte will produce some voltage, but in
order
to achieve its maximum performance, always charge
the battery. Also,
the
battery life is lengthened when it is initially charged.
When checking the charging system, always follow the steps in
the
troubleshooting flow chart (page
16
-5).
For altemator removal (page 11-5).
BATTER
Y
CHARGING
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power ON/OFF at the charger,
nol
at the battery terminal.
For battery charging,
do
not exceed the charging current and time specified on the battery. Use excessive current or extending
the charging time may damage the battery.
Quick charging should only be
done
in an emergency; slow charging is preferred.
BATTERY
TESTING
Refer to the instruction in the Operation Manual for the recommended battery lester for details about battery testing. The
recommended battery tester puts a "load" on the battery so that the actual battery condition can
be
measured.
Recommended
battery
tester
Micro
404XL
(U.S.A.
only)
SPECIFICATIONS
16-3
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