Yamaha MM700F, Service Manual

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BATTERY CHARGING (VX700DX/VT700)
BATTERY CHARGING (VX700DX/VT700)
The battery must be charged properly before using
for the first time. This initial charge will prolong the life
of the battery.
1. Remove:
•
Battery
WARNING
When removing the battery, disconnect the nega-
tive lead first.
Battery charging step:
•
Remove all filler caps from the battery.
NOTE
Place the battery on a level place.
•
Cool the electrolyte down to below 30°C (86°F).
•
Pour electrolyte into each cell little by little up to the
upper level line, and leave it for a while. When the
battery fluid permeates the plates and separators,
the fluid level begins to lower. Add electrolyte and
bring back to upper level line.
NOTE:
Fill the battery with diluted sulfuric acid (electrolyte).
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Connect the battery to a battery charger 1 .
•
Set the battery charger rate at 1/10 the battery
capacity and charge the battery for 10 hours.
Charging Rate:
2.0 Ah
×
10 hours
•
Turn the battery charger off then disconnect it
from the battery.
•
Check the specific gravity of each cell with a
hydrometer. If the hydrometer reading is below
the specification, additional charging is neces-
sary.
•
Install the filler caps, and thoroughly wipe off the
fluid around the filler caps.
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