Honda INTERCEPTOR 2002 Service Manual page 556

BA TIERY / CHARGING SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
A WARNING
• 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.
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- If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or m il k and call your local Po ison Control Center or a call a physician
immediately.
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• Always turn OFF the ignition switch before disconnecting any electrical component.
• Some electrical components may be damaged if terminals or connectors are connected or disconnected while the igni-
tion switch is ON and current is present.
• Fo r extended storage, remove t he battery, g ive it a fu ll charg e, and store it in a cool, dry space. For maximum service
lif e, 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 if overcharged or undercharged, or if left to discharge for long period. These same condi-
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 cha rging, but un der heavy load, battery voltage w ill drop quickly and eve ntu-
ally die out. For this reason, the charging syst em 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.
• Bef ore troubleshooting the charg ing system, check for proper use and maintenance of the battery. Check if the battery
is f requently u nder heavy load, such as having the head lig ht and tai llight on f or long periods of time without riding t he
motorcycle.
• The battery w ill self-discharge when the motorcycle is not in use. For this reason, charge the battery every two weeks to
prevent sulfation from occurring.
• When checking the charging system, always follow the steps in t he 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.
BATTERY TESTING
Refer to the instruction of the Operation Manual for the recommended battery tester. The recommended battery tester
puts a "load" on the battery so that the actual battery condition during load can be measured.
Recommended battery t est er BM210-AH (U.S.A. only), BM-210 o r BATTERY MATE or equivalent
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM
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(200C/ 680F)
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Needs
charging
Charging current Normal
Quick
SPECIFICATIONS
12V -10Ah
2.5 mA max.
13.0- 13.2
v
Below 12.3 V
0.9 A/5 - 10 h
4.5 A/0.5 h
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Alternator Capacity 0.47 kW/5,000 rpm _ __ __ _ _ _
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_ __ ....__C_h_a_ r,., g_ i n_, g ,_ coil resistance (20°C/68°Fl __, _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _:. 0 .1 - 1.0
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TORQUE VALUES
Flywheel flange bolt
Alternator stator torx bolt
Stator w ire socket bolt
Engine o il f ilter cartridge
Engine oil drain bolt
103 N·m (10.5 kgf-m, 76
lbf·ft)
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 91bf·ft)
26 N·m (2.7 kgf·m, 20 lbf·ft)
29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft)
Apply oil to the threads
Apply clean engi ne oil to the 0-ring
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