Honda AQUATRAX R-12X, Owner'S Manual

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Servicing Your Honda 162
Battery
6. Charge the battery (see following section),
unless you have been riding regularly.
7. Clean the top of the battery and the
terminals using a baking soda/water
solution.
8. Scrape off the deposits with a wire brush.
9. Rinse the battery with fresh water and dry
it.
10. Use waterproof grease to coat the
terminals.
11. Store your battery in an easy-to-reach
location off the floor, in an area protected
from freezing temperatures and direct
sunlight.
12. Clean the battery tray after removing the
battery for storage. Dry the battery tray
and, if paint is missing, re-paint the area.
13. Slow charge the battery (see following
section) once every 30 days.
Refer to
Safety Precautions
on page 104
.
(1) “trickle” charger
Be sure to read the information that came
with your battery charger and follow the
instructions on the battery. Improper charging
may damage the battery.
Battery Charging
(1)