User Guide

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Checking battery electrolyte level (fig. 39)
Remove the r.h. side fairing (page 45) to check battery
liquid level. Battery liquid level must be maintained
between the maximum UPPER LEVEL and minimum
LOWER LEVEL marks on battery front. If battery liquid
level is too low, remove the caps (1) and top up carefully
with distilled water up to the upper level line, using a
small syringe or a plastic funnel.
When adding distilled water, make sure the breather tube
(2) is connected to battery breather outlet. The breather
tube must be so placed that it does not kink or twist.
Important
Add only distilled water to the battery.
Tap water may shorten battery life.
A kinked or twisted breather tube may lead to
overpressure and damage the battery.
Warning
The battery contains sulphuric acid (electrolyte).
Avoid contact with skin and eyes as it may cause severe
burns. If you spill some electrolyte on your skin, wash the
affected area with abundant water and seek medical
advice. Electrolyte is poisonous: if you swallow it
accidentally, drink abundant milk or water, eat some
magnesia, scrambled eggs or drink vegetable oil and seek
medical advice without delay. Always wear adequate
protective clothing and a visor when handling the battery.
Never switch on a lighter or light a match and so on to
check battery fluid level.
Do not reverse terminal polarity.
Charging the battery (fig. 39)
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from
the motorcycle.
Remove the r.h. side fairing (see page 45), undo the
screw (3) and remove the upper bracket.
Disconnect the breather tube (2).
Always disconnect the black negative terminal (-) first,
and then the red positive terminal (+).
Warning
Batteries develop explosive gases: keep it away
from heat sources and flames.
Charge the battery in a ventilated room.
Check the battery liquid level in each cell. If level is low in
any of the cells, top up. Note that level should not
exceed the maximum line, as it will rise during charging.
Connect the battery charger leads to the battery
terminals (red to positive terminal +, black to negative
terminal -).
Important
Make sure the charger is off when you connect the
battery to it, or you might get sparks at the battery
terminals that could ignite the gases inside the cells.
Always connect the red positive terminal first.