Battery Removal; Testing Specific Gravity - Honda 1985 CBX750F Workshop Manual

HONDA
CBX750F
BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
(11 BATTERY HOLDER
BATIERY
REMOVAL
Remove the right frame side cover.
Remove the battery holder bolts and the holder.
Pu II the battery out.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
then positive cable.
Disconnect the battery breather hose from the bat­
tery and remove the battery.
TESTING SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Test each cell with a hydrometer.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.270-1.290 (20°C, 6SoF)
1.270-1.290
Fully charged
(1) POSITIVE CABLE
(2)
(3) BREATHER HOSE
Undercharged Below 1.260
NOTE:
• The battery must be recharged if the speci­
fic gravity is below 1.230.
• The specific gravity varies with the tem­
perature as shown in the accompanying
table.
• Replace the battery if sulfation is evident
or if the space below the cell plates is filled
with sediment.
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The battery contains sulfuric acid. Avoid con­
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tact wirh skin, eyes, or clothing.
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Antidote: Flush wirh water and ger prompt
medical attention.
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