Aeon 350cc, Service Manual

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ELECTRICAL
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5. Charge battery at 1/10 of its amp/hour rating.
Examples: 1/10 of 9 amp battery = .9 amp; 1/10 of 14 amp
battery = 1.4 amp; 1/10 of 18 amp battery = 1.8 amp
(recommended charging rates).
6. Check specific gravity of each cell with a hydrometer to
assure each has a reading of 1.270 or higher.
BATTERY TERMINALS / TERMINAL BOLTS
Use corrosion resistant grease on battery bolts. See Battery
Installation.
CONVENTIONAL BATTERY INSPECTION /
REMOVAL
The battery is located under the seat and the right rear fender
see page 9.20 .
Inspect the battery fluid level. When the battery fluid nears the
lower level, remove the battery and fill with distilled water
only to the upper level line. To remove the battery:
1. Disconnect holder strap and remove covers.
2. Disconnect battery negative (-) (black) cable first, followed
by the positive (+) (red) cable.
Whenever removing or reinstalling the battery,
disconnect the negative (black) cable first and
reinstall the negative cable last!
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the filler caps and add distilled water only as
needed to bring each cell to the proper level. Do not overfill
the battery.
Refill using only distilled water. Tap water contains
minerals that are harmful to a battery.
Do not allow cleaning solution or tap water inside
the battery. Battery life may be reduced.
5. Reinstall the battery caps.
CONVENTIONAL BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Clean battery cables and terminals with a stiff wire brush.
Corrosion can be removed using a solution of one-cup water
and one tablespoon baking soda.
Rinse well with clean water and dry thoroughly.
2. Route the cables correctly.
3. Reinstall battery, attaching positive (+) (red) cable first and
then the negative (-) (black) cable. Coat terminals and bolt
threads with Grease.
4. Install clear battery vent tube from vehicle to battery vent.
Vent tube must be free from obstructions and kinks
and securely installed. If not, battery gases could
accumulate and cause an explosion. The vent tube
should be routed away from frame and body to
prevent contact with electrolyte. Avoid skin contact
with electrolyte, as severe burns could result. If
electrolyte contacts the vehicle frame, corrosion will
occur.
5. Reinstall the holder strap.
CONVENTIONAL BATTERY TESTING
Whenever a service complaint is related to either the starting
or charging systems, the battery should be checked first.
Following are three tests which can easily be made on a battery
to determine its condition: OCV Test, Specific Gravity Test
and Load Test.