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NOTE:
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when checking
the electrolyte level.
2. Check the electrolyte level in the
battery.
NOTE:
The electrolyte should be between
the minimum and maximum level
marks.
1
2
1.
Maximum level mark
2.
Minimum level mark
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Battery
A poorly maintained battery will cor-
rode and discharge quickly. The elec-
trolyte level, battery lead connections
and breather hose routing should be
checked before each ride and at the
intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the electrolyte level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
1
2
1.
Battery
2.
Battery breather hose
3. If the electrolyte is at or below
the minimum level mark, add dis-
tilled water to raise it to the maxi-
mum level mark.
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