Battery Charging - Triumph Tiger 850 Sport Owner's Handbook Manual

Battery Charging

Warning
The battery contains sulfuric acid
(battery acid). Contact with 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
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.
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
charger. Always remove the battery
from the motorcycle and follow the
instructions supplied with the battery
charger.
ATTENTION
approved battery
MAINTENANCE
For extended periods of storage (beyond
two weeks) the battery should be
removed from the motorcycle and kept
charged using a Triumph approved
maintenance charger.
Similarly, should the battery charge fall
to a level where it will not start the
motorcycle, remove the battery from
the motorcycle before charging.
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