Suzuki FA50, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
A I R CLEA N E R
Clean at initial
1
000
k
m
(600
miles)
3
(2
000
miles)
I
Element Cleaner
case
Slipper
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_ Element
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Non flammable
cleaning solvent
CAUTION:
Motor o i l
*
Before and during the cleaning oper­
ation, examine the element to see if
it is torn.
A
torn element must be
replaced.
*
Be sure to position the element
snugly and correctly, so that no in­
coming air will bypass it. Remember,
rapid wear of piston rings and cylin­
der bore is often caused by a de-
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poorly f � t �
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d element.
BATTERY
Check at initial
1
000 (600;il;; -·
1
and every
3
000 km
(2
000
miles)
,
Electrolyte for
specific gravity
1.28
at
2
0
°
C
(68° F)
• Check to be sure that the vent pipe is
secure and routed properly.
•
Add distilled water, as necessary, to keep
the surface of the electrolyte above the
LOWE R level line but not above the
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line.
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•
• If
the electrolyte surface falls rapidly and
requires frequent addition of distilled
water, check the charging system for
proper charging rate.
• An S.G. reading
of
1.22
(at
20°c,
68°F)
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 from the recharger
can damage the rectifier and related
wiring.
.Charging current
0.2 A/10 hours
S.G.
Condition Measure
over
1.250
Normal
1.220 - 1.250
Under charged Better to
recharge
below
1.220
Run down Recharge
or replace
CAUTION:
Do not forget to remove three battery
caps to prevent possible battery damage
when recharging.