Triumph Thruxton - Battery Disposal; Battery Maintenance

Maintenance And Adjustment
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Note:
• Make sure that the battery
terminals do not touch the
motorcycle frame as this may cause
a short circuit or spark, which
would ignite battery gases causing
a risk of personal injury.
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1. Battery
2. Positive (+) terminal
3. Negative (-) terminal
4. Battery strap
Remove the seat (see page 63).
Disconnect the battery leads, negative
(black) lead first.
Remove the battery strap and the USB
port socket.
Take the battery out of the case.
Battery Disposal
Should the battery ever require
replacement, the original battery must
be handed to a recycling agent who will
make sure that the dangerous
substances from which the battery is
manufactured do not pollute the
environment.
Battery Maintenance
Warning
Battery acid is corrosive and poisonous
and will cause damage to unprotected
skin. Never swallow battery acid or
allow it to come into contact with the
skin. To prevent injury, always wear
eye and skin protection when handling
the battery.
Clean the battery using a clean, dry
cloth. Make sure that the cable
connections are clean.
The battery is a sealed type and does
not require any maintenance other than
checking the voltage and routine
recharging when required, such as
during storage (see the following
paragraphs).
It is not possible to adjust the battery
acid level in the battery; the sealing
strip must not be removed.