Yamaha Scorpio, Service Manual

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BATTERY INSPECTION
4.Inspect:
●
Electrolyte level
Electrolyte level should be between the
upper
1
and lower
2
level marks. Electro-
lyte level is too low
→
Add electrolyte to
proper level.
CAUTION:
Refill with distilled water only. Tap water
contains minerals which are harmful to a
battery.
5.Inspect:
●
Breather hose
Obstruction
→
Remove.
Damage
→
Replace.
CAUTION:
When inspecting the battery, make sure
that the breather hose is routed correctly. If
the breather hose is positioned in such a
way as to allow battery electrolyte or gas to
come into contact with the frame, this
could damage the motorcycle and ruin its
finish.
6.Check:
●
Specific gravity
Less than 1.280
→
Recharge the battery.
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Replace the battery if:
●
Battery voltage will not rise to a specific
value or bubbles fail to rise during charging.
●
Sulphation of one or more cells occurs, (as
indicated by the plates turning white, or
material accumulating in the bottom of the
cell).
Charging Current:
0.7 amps/10 hr
Specific Gravity:
1.280 at 20 °C