Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007, Service Manual

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9-42 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BATTERY
SPECIFICATIONS
Upper cover breather Terminal
Cathode plates Safety valve
Stopper Anode plates
Filter Separator (Fiberglass plate)
INITIAL CHARGING
Filling electrolyte
• Remove the aluminum tape sealing the battery electrolyte
filler holes
"
.
NOTE:
When filling electrolyte, the battery must be removed from the
vehicle and must be put on the level ground.
• Remove the caps .
NOTE:
* After filling the electrolyte completely, use the removed cap
as sealing caps of battery-filler holes.
* Do not remove or pierce the sealed areas of the electrolyte
container.
• Insert the nozzles of the electrolyte container into the bat-
tery’s electrolyte filler holes, holding the container firmly so
that it does not fall. Take precaution not to allow any of the
fluid to spill.
• Make sure air bubbles are coming up each electrolyte con-
tainer, and leave in this position for about more than 20 min-
utes.
Type designation FT12A-BS
Capacity 12 V, 36 kC (10 Ah)/10 HR