Battery Components; Battery Charging - Suzuki VLR1800 Service Manual

1J-8 Charging System:
5) Measure the voltage between the terminals using the multi-circuit tester as indicated in the following table. If the
voltage is not within the specified value, replace the regulator/rectifier with a new one.
NOTE
If the tester reads 1.4 V and below when the tester probes are not connected, replace its battery.
Special tool
: 09900–25008 (Multi-circuit tester set)
Tester knob indication
Diode test ( )
Unit: V
(–) probe of tester to:
*1.4 V and more (tester's battery voltage)
6) Connect the regulator/rectifier couplers and bind the clamp.

Battery Components

5
4
3
2
1
1. Anode plates
2. Separator (Fiberglass plate)
3. Cathode plates
4. Upper cover breather
B/W
B/R
B/R
B/R —
B/W *
B *
1
B *
2
B *
3
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6
7
8
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5. Stopper
6. Filter
7. Terminal
8. Safety valve
B B B
1 2 3
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(+) probe of tester to:
B/W B
1
0.3 – 1.0 0.1 – 0.8
— *
0.1 – 0.8 —
0.1 – 0.8 *
0.1 – 0.8 *

Battery Charging

Initial Charging
Filling electrolyte
NOTE
When filling electrolyte, the battery must be
removed from the vehicle and must be put on
the level ground.
1) Remove the aluminum tape (1) which seals the
battery filler holes "A".
B B
2 3
0.1 – 0.8 0.1 – 0.8
* *
* *
— *
* —
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1
"A"
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