Suzuki DR650SE - Page 199

NOTE:
If no air bubbles are coming up from a filler port, tap the
bottom of the two or three times.
Never remove the container from the battery.
• After confirming that the electrolyte has entered the bat-
tery completely, remove the electrolyte containers from
the battery. Wait for around 20 minutes.
• Insert the caps into the filler holes, pressing in firmly so
that the top of the caps do not protrude above the upper
surface of the battery's top cover.
I A CAUTION I
* Never use anything except the specified battery.
* Once install the caps to the battery; do not remove
the caps.
• Using SUZUKI pocket tester, measure the battery voltage.
The tester should indicate more than 12.5-12.6V (DC)
as
shown in the Fig. If the battery voltage is lower than
the specification, charge the battery with a battery charg-
er. (Refer
to the recharging operation.)
NOTE:
Initial charging for a new battery is recommended if two
years have elapsed since the date of manufacture.
SERVICING
Visually inspect the surface of the battery container. If any
signs of cracking or electrolyte leakage from the sides of
the battery have occurred, replace the battery with a new
one. If the battery terminals are found to be coated with rust
or an acidic white powdery substance, then this can be
cleaned away with sandpaper.
(V)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6·28
(at 25°C)
..
,
,
~
~30 seconds
12
11
10
0 2
4 6
8
10
(Minutes)
Time