Charging System; Battery Charging; Charging Output Test - Honda CX650C 1983 Shop Manual

BATTERYICHARGING SYSTEM
BATTERY CI-IARGING
Remove the battery cell caps.
Connect the charger positive (+) cable to the battery
positive (+) terminal.
Connect the charger negative (-) cable to the
battery negative (-) terminal.
Charging current:
1.4
amperes max.
Charging:
Charge the battery until specific gravity is
1.270-1.290 at 2 0 O ~ ( 6 8 ' ~ ) .
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Before charging a battery, remove each cell
cap.
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Keep fl~mes and sparks away from a
chorgirzg battery.
Turn power ON/OFl;'at the charger, tzot at
the battery terminals.
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Discon tinire clzarging
if
the eleclroly te lem-
peraare exceeds 45' G (1 1 3 " ~ ) .
Quick-charging shozdd only be done in an
emergency; slo wcharging is preferred.
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After installing the battery, coat the terminals with
clean grease before reconnecting the battery cables.
Route the breather tube as shown on the
battery caution label.
CHARGING SYSTEM
CHARGING OUTPUT TEST
Warm up the engine before taking readings.
Disconnect the main fuse coupler. Open the main
fuse cover and remove the main fuse, then re-
connect the coupler.
Connect a voltmeter and ammeter a s shown.
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Use a fully charged battery to check the
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charging system output.
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TECHNICAL DATA:
MAIN
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TERMINALS
Dare of Issue: December, 1982
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