Triumph Speed 400 - Battery Charging

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Battery Charging
WARNING
The battery contains sulfuric acid
(battery acid). Contact with skin or
eyes may cause severe burns. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
If battery acid gets on your skin, flush
with water immediately.
If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush
with water for at least 15 minutes
and SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
If battery acid is swallowed, drink large
quantities of water and SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Failure to follow the advice above
could result in serious injury or death.
NOTICE
Do not use an automotive quick
charger as it may overcharge and
damage the battery.
For help with selecting a battery
charger, checking the battery voltage or
battery charging, contact a competent
person with the specialist knowledge
and technical understanding of
motorcycles, such as an authorized
Triumph dealer.
The Triumph recommended battery
charger will come with a set of battery
connector leads:
▼ A connector lead with ring terminals.
▼ A connector lead with crocodile clips.
A connector lead with a DIN plug is also
available as an accessory from your
Triumph dealer.
For extended periods of storage
(beyond two weeks) the battery should
be removed from the motorcycle and
kept charged using a Triumph approved
maintenance charger.
Similarly, should the battery charge
fall to a level where it will not start the
motorcycle, remove the battery from
the motorcycle before charging.
Should the battery voltage fall below
12.7 Volts, the battery should be charged
using a Triumph approved battery
charger. Always remove the battery
from the motorcycle.
To charge the battery, do the following:
▼ We recommend removing the
battery from the motorcycle before
charging.
– If the battery needs to be
charged when installed on the
motorcycle, use the connector
lead with ring terminals
(supplied with the Triumph
recommended battery charger).
– Do not use the electrical
accessory socket (if equipped).
Charging the motorcycle battery
using the electrical accessory
socket may result in damage to
the chassis control unit.
– The connector lead with
crocodile clips must not be used
to charge the battery when it is
mounted on the motorcycle.
▼ Follow the instructions supplied with
the approved battery charger.
▼ Charge the battery with a lower
current than the MAX Charging
Current found on the charging label.