Suzuki EN125-2A, Service Manual

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2-3 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP PROCEDURES
This section describes the service procedures for
each section of Periodic Maintenance.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For checking specific gravity, use a hydrometer to
determine the charged condition.
BATTERY
Inspect initial 1 000 km and Every 4 000 km
The battery must be removed to check the
electrolyte level and specific gravity.
Remove the right frame cover.
Remove battery lead at the battery terminal.
Remove battery lead.
Remove battery from the frame.
Check electrolyte for level and specific gravity.
Add distilled water, as necessary, to keep the
surface of the electrolyte above the LOWER
LEVEL line but not above the UPPER LEVEL
line .
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Hydrometer
Standard specific
gravity
1.28 at 20
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C
An S.G. reading of 1.22 (at 20 C ) or under means
that the battery needs recharging off the machine:
take it off and charge it from a recharger.
Charging the battery in place can lead to failure of
the regulator/rectifier.
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To install the battery, reverse the procedure
described above.
Make sure that the breather pipe is tightly
secured and undamaged, and is routed as
shown in the figure.
WARNING:
When installing the battery lead wires, fix the
lead first and lead last.
Breather pipe
Battery
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