Triumph Tiger 1050 2008, Руководство пользователя

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Battery Maintenance During
Storage and Infrequent Use of the
Motorcycle
During storage or infrequent use of the
motorcycle, inspect the battery Voltage
weekly using a digital multimeter. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the
meter.
Should the battery Voltage fall below
12.7 Volts, the battery should be charged
(see page
92 ).
Allowing a battery to discharge or leaving it
discharged for even a short period of time
causes sulphation of the lead plates.
Sulphation is a normal chemical reaction
inside the battery, however over time the
sulphate can crystallise on the plates making
recovery difficult or impossible. This
permanent damage is not covered by the
motorcycle warranty, as it is not due to a
manufacturing defect.
Keeping the battery fully charged reduces the
likelihood of it freezing in cold conditions.
Allowing a battery to freeze will cause serious
internal damage to the battery.
Battery Charging
For help with selecting a battery charger,
checking the battery Voltage or battery
charging, contact your local authorized
Triumph dealer.
Should the battery Voltage fall below
12.7 Volts the battery should be charged
using a Triumph approved battery charger.
Always follow the instructions supplied with
the battery charger.
Warning
The battery gives off explosive gases; keep
sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide
adequate ventilation when charging or
using the battery in an enclosed space.
The battery contains sulphuric acid (battery
acid). Contact with the skin or eyes may
cause severe burns. Wear protective
clothing and a face shield.
If battery acid gets on your skin, flush with
water immediately.
If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush with
water for at least 15 minutes and SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
If battery acid is swallowed, drink large
quantities of water and SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Caution
Do not use an automotive quick charger as
it may overcharge and damage the battery.