Checking
the
Battery
electrolyte
The
life of your battery
depends
greatly
on
how
well
you
keep
it
serviced.
In
order to service
it
completely
and
correctly, there are certain facts that
y~u
must
know.
1. Always
keep
the battery fluid level between the "Maximum"
and
the
"Minimum" level. It should
be
checked at least
once
a
month,
and
more
often during hot weather.
If
the battery
needs
filling,
use
distilled water.
Do
not
use
tap water as
it
usually contains minerals that
can
be
harmful
to the life of the battery.
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MAXIMUM
LEVEL
MINIMUM LEVEL
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If
for
any
reason the battery
has
become
discharged,
and
you
are
going
to charge
it
yourself, use a "trickle charger" that
has
no
more
than
a
one
amp
per hour rating. Also,
make
sure
that all
the
battery caps
have
been
taken
off
and
that the
rubber
battery breather
tube
is not
clogged
or pinched
shut. A charging battery creates
gas,
and
pressure
could
build
up
in. the
battery
if
all the outlets
were
plugged
up.
3.
If
the motorcycle is to
be
stored for
more
than
a
month,
then
remove
the
battery, have
it
fully
charged,
•
and
store
it
in
a
cool
dry
storage
area.
If
storage time is going to
be
lengthy,
it
is best to leave
the
battery
with your dealer with specific instructions to
recharge
the battery every
month or
so.
This
procedure is necessary to insure
maxim~m
battery life.
4.
When
reinstalling the battery,
be
sure to
hook
up
the
RED
lead
to the
positive terminal
and
the BLACK
lead
to the negative
terminal
(the
polarity
of each
is
stamped just below
each
terminal)·
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