Suzuki DR600S - Page 15

2-3
PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE
AND
TUNE-UP
PROCEDURES
MAINTENANCE
AND
TUNE-UP
PROCEDURES
This
section
describes
the
servicing
procedures
for
each
item
of
the
Periodic
Maintenance
require-
ments.
BATTERY
Inspect Every 6 000 km (4 000 miles)
e@ Remove the frame covers and seat. (Refer to page
3-2)
e@ Check electrolyte for level and specific gravity.
Add distilled water, as necessary to keep the
surface of the electrolyte above the MIN. level
line but not above the MAX. level line.
e For checking specific gravity, use a hydrometer
to determine the charged condition.
cee weenie 1.28 at 20°C (68°F)
gravity
An S.G. reading of 1.22 (at 20°C) or under means
that the battery needs recharging. Remove the
battery from the motorcycle and charge it with a
battery charger.
| CauTioN:
* When removing the battery from the
motorcycle, be sure to disconnect the ©
lead wire first.
* Never charge a battery while still in the
motorcycle as damage may result to the
battery or regulator/rectifier.
* Be careful not to bend, obstruct, or change
the
routing
of
the
breather
pipe
from
the
battery, make certain that the breather
pipe
is
attached
to
the
battery
vent
fitting
and that the opposite end is always open.
*
When
installing
the
battery
lead
wires,
fix
the
@
lead
first
and
©
lead
last.
a
e@ Make sure that the breather pipe is tightly
secured and undamaged, and is routed as shown
in the figure.
Hydrometer
Battery breather pipe