Suzuki SFV650, Service Manual

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Charging System: 1J-11
NOTE
If no air bubbles are coming up from a filler
port, tap the bottom of the electrolyte
container two or three times.
Never remove the container from the battery.
6) After confirming that the electrolyte has entered the
battery completely, remove the electrolyte containers
from the battery.
7) Wait for about 20 minutes.
8) Insert the caps (2) into the filler holes, pressing in
firmly so that the top of the caps do not protrude
above the upper surface of the battery’s top cover.
CAUTION
!
• Once install the caps to the battery, do not
remove the caps.
• Do not tap the caps with a hammer when
installing them.
Charging
For initial charging, use the charger specially designed
for MF battery.
CAUTION
!
• For charging the battery, make sure to use
the charger specially designed for MF
battery. Otherwise, the battery may be
overcharged resulting in shortened service
life.
• Do not remove the cap during charging.
• Position the battery with the cap facing
upward during charging.
Battery Recharging
CAUTION
!
Do not remove the caps on the battery top
while recharging.
NOTE
When the motorcycle is not used for a long
period, check the battery every 1 month to
prevent the battery discharge.
1) Remove the battery from the motorcycle. Refer to
“Battery Removal and Installation (Page 1J-12)”.
I310G11A0024-01
2
I718H11A0027-01
Correct
Incorrect
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