Aeon 350cc, Service Manual

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ELECTRICAL
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SEALED LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY
NOTE: All Low Maintenance batteries are fully
charged and tested at the factory before
installation. Expected shelf life varies upon storage
conditions. As a general rule before placing the
battery into service, check the battery condition
and charge accordingly.
BATTERY CHECK
1. Check the date label on the side of the battery to calculate
when to check voltage. The battery should be checked every 3
months.
2. Check the voltage with a voltmeter or multi-meter.
A fully charged battery should be 12.8 V or higher .
3. If the voltage is below 12.8 V, the battery will need to be
recharged.
New Batteries: Batteries must be fully charged before use or
battery life can be reduced by 10-30% of full potential .
Charge battery for 3—5 hours using a variable rate charger.
Do not use the alternator to charge a new battery. A high
rate battery charger can cause battery damage.
Low Maintenance batteries are permanently sealed at the
time of manufacture. The use of lead--calcium and AGM
technology instead of lead--antimony allows the battery acid
to be fully absorbed. For this reason, a Low Maintenance
battery case is dark and the cell caps are not removable,
since there is no need to check electrolyte level.
NEVER attempt to add electrolyte or water to a Low
Maintenance battery. Doing so will damage the case and
shorten the life of the battery. Refer to the Battery Activation
and Maintenance Video (PN 9917987) for proper instruction
on servicing Low Maintenance batteries.