Battery - HYOSUNG GF125 Service Manual

5-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BATTERY

SPECIFICATIONS
Type designation
Capacity
Standard electrolyte S. G.
In fitting the battery to the motorcycle, connect the
breather tube to the battery vent.
INITIAL CHARGING
Filling electrolyte
Remove short sealed tube cap ① before filling electroyte.
Fill battery with electrolyte (dilute sulfuric acid solution
with acid concentration of 35.0% by weight, having a spe-
cific gravity of 1.28 at 20℃ (68。 F) up to indicated UPPER
LEVEL.
Filling electrolyte should be always cooled below 30℃ (86。
F) before filling into battery. Leave battery standing for
half an hour after filling. Add additonal electrolyte if nec-
essary.
Charge battery with current as described in the tables
shown below.
Maximum charging current
Charging time
The charging time for a new battery is determined by the
number of months that have elasped since the date of
manufacture.
Confirmation for date of manufacture
Date of manufacture is indicated by a three-part number ②, as
follows, each indicating month, data and year.
Near the end of charging period, adjust the specific gravi-
ty of electrolyte to value specified.
After charging, adjust the electrolyte level to the UPPER
LEVEL with DISTILLED WATER.
Within
Months after
manufacturing
6
Necessary
20
charging hours
12M8-3B
12V 9AH/10HR
1.280 at 20℃(68℉)
0.8�
Within Within Over
9 12 12
30 40 60
Breather pipe
Battery
①
②