Honda CB 600F Hornet 2007 Shop Manual page 498

SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
• The battery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide adequate ventilation when
charging.
• The battery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Wear protective
clothing and a face shield.
- If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water.
- If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately.
• Electrolyte is poisonous.
- If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or milk and call your local Poison Control Center or a call a physician
immediately.
NOTICE I
• Always turn OFF the ignition switch before disconnecting any electrical component.
• Some electrical components may be damaged if terminals or connectors
tion switch is ON and current is present.
• For extended storage, remove the battery, give it a full charge, and store it in a cool, dry space. For maximum service
life, charge the stored battery every two weeks.
• For a battery remaining in a stored motorcycle, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery terminal.
• The maintenance free battery must be replaced when it reaches the end of its service life.
The battery can be damaged
•
tions contribute to shortening the "life span" of the battery. Even under normal use, the performance of the battery dete­
riorates after 2-3 years.
• Battery voltage may recover after battery charging, but under heavy load, battery voltage will drop quickly and eventu­
ally die out. For this reason, the charging system is often suspected as the problem. Battery overcharge often results
from problems in the battery itself, which may appear to be an overcharging symptom. If one of the battery cells is
shorted and battery voltage does not increase, the regulator/rectifier supplies excess voltage to the battery. Under these
conditions, the electrolyte level goes down quickly.
• Before troubleshooting the charging system, check for proper use and maintenance of the battery. Check if the battery
is frequently under heavy load, such as having the headlight and taillight ON for long periods of time without riding the
motorcycle.
• The battery will self-discharge
prevent sulfation from occurring.
• When checking the charging system, always follow the steps in the troubleshooting flow chart (page 17•5).
• For battery charging, do not exceed the charging current and time specified on the battery. Use of excessive current or
charging time may damage the battery.
• If the battery terminals were disconnected, the data showing the possible travel distance will be reset. After the connec-
tion of battery terminals, the data will be indicated in quotation marks("--").
• Refer to procedures for alternator removal and disassembly (page 10-41.
BATTERY CHARGING
• Turn power ON/OFF at the charger, not at the battery terminal.
• For battery charging, do not exceed
extending the charging time may damage the battery.
• Quick charging should only be done in an emergency; slow charging is preferred.
BATTERY TESTING
Refer to the instructions in the Operation Manual for the recommended battery tester for details about battery testing. The
recommended battery tester puts a "load" on the battery so that the actual battery condition can be measured.
Recommended battery tester
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A.WARNING
if overcharged or undercharged, or
when the motorcycle is not
the charging current and time specified on the battery. Using excessive current or
BM-210 or BATTERY MATE or equivalent
BATTERY /CHARGING SYSTEM
are connected or disconnected while the igni­
if left to discharge for long period. These same condi­
in use. For this reason, charge the battery every two weeks to
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