0. Battery Inspection and charging
instructions
The battery used in this motorcycle is
a
new version
maintenance free "Valve Regulated Lead Acid
Battery", it has been pre-filled with electrolyte at the
factory
so
there is no need for you to add any fluid at
any time.
1.
Check:
Using a digital volt meter, the state of a discharged
MF
battery can be checked by measuring open
circuit voltage (the voltage measured with the
positive and negative terminals being
disconnected).
Open-circuit voltage
Charging time
12.8 V or higher
Charging
is
not
necessary
h.
WARNING
•
Do not attempt boost charging under any
circumstances.
•
Battery electrolyte Ia poltonous and dangerous,
causing severe bums,
etc.
Contains sulphuric
acid. Avoid contac1 with skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidote: External -Flush with
waler
.lntemai
Drink large quantities
of
water or mUk. Follow
with milk of magnesia,
beaten
egg,
or
vegetable
oil. Call physician Immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for
15
and get
prompt medical attention. Batteries produce
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame, clgarett&si
etc., away. Ventilate when charging or using In
enclosed space. Always shield eyes when
working near batteries.
KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
·.·.·.·.
• If
the voltage Is lower than
8
V
the
battery
must
be
charged.
If
this is not done, the life
of
battery will
be
shortened drastically. Since
the
procedure tor charging the battery Is not
explained in the assembly manual, refer to the
service manual for more details.
•
Never remove the strip of caps, nor
add
any
water or electrolyte
•
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