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XRE300
·
XRE300A
Battery
(Refer to the
Safety Precautions
on page 53.)
It is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte level
or add distilled water as the battery is a maintenance-
free (sealed) type.
If your battery seems weak and/or is leaking
electrolyte (causing hard starting or other electrical
troubles), contact your Honda dealer.
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during
normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode
with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a face shield, or have
a skilled mechanic do the battery maintenance.
NOTICE
Your battery is a maintenance-free type and can be
permanently damaged if the cap strip is removed.
Removal
The battery
(1)
is in the battery box behind the left
side cover.
1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Remove the tool kit storage compartment lid
(page 39) and left side cover (page 40).
3. Disconnect the negative (–) terminal lead
(2)
from the battery first, then disconnect the positive
(+) terminal lead
(3)
.
4. Remove the battery holder
(4)
by removing the
bolt
(5)
.
5. Pull out the battery from the battery box.
(1) Battery
(2) Negative (
–
)
terminal lead
(3) Positive (+)
terminal lead
(4) Battery holder
(5) Bolt
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
W
arning
!
