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WARNING
Never remove warning label attached to top of battery.
Failure to read and understand all precautions contained in
warning, could result in death or serious injury.
Voltmeter Test
The voltmeter test provides a general indicator of battery
condition. Check the voltage of the battery to verify that it is
in a charged condition. If the open circuit (disconnected)
voltage reading is below 13.1 V, charge the battery and then
re-check the voltage.
Cleaning and Inspection
Battery is accessed by removing the rider’s seat. See RIDER
SEAT. Battery top must be clean and dry. Dirt and electrolyte
on the battery can cause battery to self-discharge.
1.
Clean battery.
2.
Clean cable connectors and battery terminals using a
wire brush or fine grit sandpaper to remove any oxidation.
3.
Inspect and clean the battery screws, clamps and
cables. Check for breakage, loose connections and corrosion.
4.
Check the battery posts for melting or damage
caused by over tightening.
5.
Inspect the battery for discoloration, a raised top or
a warped or distorted case. This might indicate that the
battery has been frozen, overheated or overcharged.
6.
Inspect the battery case for cracks or leaks.
Figure 33. Battery Warning Label
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WARNING
Use this battery only in EBR model 1190 RX/SX motorcycles.
Do not use if battery is damaged or cracked.
Charging
Charge the battery if any of the following conditions exist:
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Summary of Contents for 1190 SX
Page 1: ...seat 1...
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Page 37: ...Figure 6 Left Handlebar Switch Figure 7 Right Handlebar switch 37...
Page 75: ...Figure 26 Rear Preload Adjuster Figure 27 Rear Compression Adjuster 75...
Page 77: ...Figure 44 Front Preload Adjuster Figure 30 Fork Rebound and Compression Adjusters 77...
Page 94: ...Figure 51 Air Filter Access Figure 52 Air filter Access 94...
Page 114: ...Figure 34 Low Beam Aiming 114...
Page 115: ...Figure 35 High Beam Aiming 115...
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