CF MOTO CF400-A 2017, Service Manual

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Precautions
1)
No need of topping-up.
No topping-up is necessary in this battery until it ends its life under normal use. Forcibly prying off the
seal cap to add water is very dangerous. Never do that.
2)
Refreshing charge.
If an engine will not start, a horn sounds weak, or lamps are dim, it indicates the battery has been
discharged. Give refresh charge for 5 to 10 hours with charge current shown in the specification (see
Specifications).
When a fast charge is inevitably required, do it following precisely the maximum charge current and time
conditions indicated on the battery.
Battery
This battery is designed to sustain no unusual deterioration if refresh-charged according to the
method specified above. However, the battery
’
s performance may be reduced noticeably if
charged under conditions other than given above. Never remove the seal cap during refresh
charge. If by chance an excessive amount of gas is generated due to overcharging, the relief
valve releases the gas to keep the battery normal.
3)
When you do not use the motorcycle for months.
Give a refresh charge before you store the motorcycle and store it with the negative cable re- moved. Give
a refresh charge once a month during storage.
4)
Battery life.
If the battery will not start the engine even after several refresh charges, the battery has exceeded its
useful life. Replace it (Provided, however, the vehicle
’
s starting system has no problem).
CAUTION
Sealed battery should be fit the vehicle electrical system. So, make sure the battery is sealed style original
before replacement.
Keep the battery away from sparks and open flames during charging, since the battery gives
off an explosive gas mixture of hydrogen and oxygen. When using a battery charger, connect
the battery to the charger before turning on the charger. This procedure prevents sparks at the
battery terminals which could ignite any battery gases. No fire should be drawn near the
battery, or no terminals should have the tightening loos- ened. The electrolyte contains sulfu-
ric acid. Be careful not to have it touch your skin or eyes. If touched, wash it off with liberal
amount of water. Get medial attention if severe.
If motorcycle use normal battery as original. The sealed battery will shorter life period after replaced into.
5)
Battery change
WARNING
Note