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BATTERY
If
the motorcycle is
operated
with
insuffi-
cient battery
electrolyte,
sulfation and
bat-
tery
plate
damage
will
occure.
If
rapid
loss
of
electrolyte
is experienced,
or
if
your
bat-
tery
seems
to
be
weak,
causing
slow starting
or
other
electrical problems,
see
your
authorized
Honda
dealer.
Battery
Electrolyte
The battery
(l)
is
under the
seat.
Remove
the
right
side cover
to
check
the
battery
electrolyte.
The
electrolyte level
must
be
maintained
between
the upper (3) and
lower (4)
level
nrarks
on
the
side
of
the battery.
ll
the
electolyte level
is low,
remove
the
I'iller
caps
(2). Carefully
add
distilled
water
to
uppcr
level
mark,
using
a
small
syringe
or
plastic
lunnel.
NOTE:
*
Use
only distilled
water
in
the
battery.
Tap water may shorten
the service
life
of
the battery.
GAUTION:
*
When checking
batter!
electrolyte level
or
adding
distilled
water,
make
sure the
breather tube
(5) is connected
to
the
bat-
tery
breather outlet.
(l)
Battery
(4) Lower
level
(2)
Filler
caps
(5)
Breathcr tubc
(3)
Upper
level
The battery contslns
sulfuric acid, Avoid
contact
wlth
skln,
cycs
or
clothing. An-
tldote:
IiXTIiRNAL-Flush
with
water
INTERNAl,.Drlnk
large
quantities
of
h'ater
or milk.
I;ollow wlth
milk
of
magnesia,
'hcatcn
egg
or
vegelahlc
oll,
Call physician
tmmedtaloly,
Eyes:
I;lush
wlth
water and
get
prompl
modlcal
atenllon,
Balterles
produce
axploslva
gases.
Keep sparks,
flame,
cigaret-
las
ahtajt, Yentilate when charglng
or
using
ln
cncloscd space.
Always
shleld
eyes when
working
near batteries.
KEEP OUT
OF
REACH
OF
CHILDREN.
CAUTION:
The
battery breather tube must
be
routed
as
shown on the
label. Do
not
bend
or twist
the
breather
tube.
A
bent
or
kinded
breather
lube
may pressurize the
battery and
damage
lls
cose.
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