EBR 1190 SX, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION
“Smart” lead
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acid chargers with automatic cutoff may
be used for periodic charging, but will NOT work as a
tender/maintainer and should be disconnected
immediately after charge has finished.
1. Perform a voltmeter test to determine the state of
charge. If battery needs to be charged, proceed to the next
step.
2. Place the battery on a level surface.
3. Connect the red battery charger lead to positive (+)
terminal of the battery.
4. Connect the black battery charger lead to negative (-
) terminal of the battery.
NOTE
If the battery is still in the vehicle, connect the negative lead
to the chassis ground. Make sure that the ignition and all
electrical accessories are turned off.
5. Step away from the battery and turn on the charger.
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WARNING
Unplug or turn OFF battery charger before disconnecting
charger cables from battery. Disconnecting clamps with
charger ON can cause a spark , which could result in death or
serious injury.
6. After the battery is fully charged, turn OFF the
charger and disconnect the black battery charger lead to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery.
7. Disconnect the red battery charger lead to the
positive (+) terminal of the battery.
Mark the charging date on the battery.
Storage
•
A battery that is stored in the vehicle is affected by
quiescent loads. Quiescent loads occur from things like diode
leakage and maintaining computer memory with the vehicle
off.
• If the battery is going to be left in an unridden bike
for more than 2 months (8 weeks), disconnect and remove
the battery from the vehicle.
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