Battery Electrolyte - Honda CTX200 Owner's Manual

Battery Electrolyte

The battery ( ) is behind the right side 1
cover. Remove the right side cover(page
37 ).
Check the electrolyte level with the
motorcycle in an upright position on level
ground. The electrolyte level must be
maintained between the UPPER ( ) and
LOWER ( ) LEVEL marks on the side of 3
the battery.
If the electrolyte level is low, remove the
filler caps. Carefully add distilled water to
upper level mark, using a small syringe or
plastic funnel.
(1)
(1) Battery (3) LOWER level
(2) UPPER level (4) Battery breather tube
Battery fluid is highly corrosive and can
damage metal or painted surfaces. Use care
when adding distilled water.
Filling the battery above the UPPER
2 LEVEL line may cause the electrolyte to
overflow, resulting in corrosion to engine or
frame parts. Immediately wash off any
spilled electrolyte.
When checking battery fluid level, or
adding distilled water, make sure the
breather tube is connected to the battery
breather outlet. The battery breather tube
must be routed as shown on the label.
Do not bend or twist the breather tube.
(2)
(3)
(4)
A bent or kinked breather tube may
pressurize the battery and damage its case.
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