Suzuki DR-Z400S 2001 Service Manual page 282

NOTE:
If no air bubbles are coming up from a filler port, tap the bottom
of the electrolyte container two or three times.
Never remove the container from the battery.
• After confirming that the electrolyte has entered the battery
completely, remove the electrolyte containers from the bat-
tery. Wait for around 20 minutes.
• Insert the caps into the filler holes, pressing in firmly so that
the top of the caps do not protrude above the upper surface of
the battery's top cover.
!
* Never use anything except the specified battery.
* Once install the caps to the battery; do not remove
the caps.
* Do not tap the caps with a hammer when installing
them.
• Using multi circuit tester, measure the battery voltage. The
tester should indicate more than 12.5 – 12.6 V (DC) as shown
in the Fig. If the battery voltage is lower than the specification,
charge the battery with a battery charger. (Refer to the re-
charging operation)
!
Do not remove the caps on the battery top while charg-
ing.
NOTE:
Initial charging for a new battery is recommended if two years
have elapsed since the date of manufacture.
SERVICING
Visually inspect the surface of the battery container. If any signs
of cracking or electrolyte leakage from the sides of the battery
have occurred, replace the battery with a new one. If the battery
terminals are found to be coated with rust or an acidic white
powdery substance, then this can be cleaned away with sand-
paper.
CORRECT
DR-Z400SK1 ('01-MODEL)
INCORRECT
9-13