Yamaha XVS650 - Page 100

BATTERY INSPECTION II~gr I_I
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas.
Always follow these preventive measures:
• Charge batteries
in a well-ventilated area.
• Keep batteries
away from fire, sparks or
open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes, etc.)
•
DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROL VTE OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
1.Remove:
• Rider's seat
Refer
to IIFUEL TANK AND SEATS".
• Battery
cover CD
2.Disconnect:
• Battery leads
First disconnect
the negative lead CD, then
disconnect the positive lead (2).
3.Remove:
• Battery band
• Battery
Volt meter
4.Check:
• Battery condition
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Battery condition checking steps:
• Connect a digital
voltmeter to the battery
terminals.
Tester
(+) lead -7 battery (+) terminal
Tester (-) lead -7 battery (-) terminal
NOTE: _
The charge state
of an MF battery can be
checked by measuring the open-circuit volt-
age (Le. the voltage
when the positive ter-
minal is disconnected).
Open-circuit
Charging
time
voltage
12.8V
or higher
No charging is
necessary.