Suzuki DR350 Service Manual page 187

• Insert the nozzles of the electrolyte container into the bat-
tery ' s electrolyte filler holes, holding the container firmly
so that it does not fall. Take precaution not to allow any
of the flu id to spill .
• Make sure air bubbles are coming up each electrolyte con-
tainer , and leave in this position for about more than 20
minutes.
NOTE:
If
no air bubbles are coming up from
a
filler port, tap the bot-
tom of the two or three times.
Never remove the container from the barcery.
• Aher confirming that the electrolyte has entered the bat-
tery completely. remove the electrolyte co ntainers from
the battery. Wait for around 20 minutes.
• Inse rt the ca ps into the filter holes, pressi ng in firmly so
that the top of the caps do not protrude above the upper
surface of the battery 's top cover .
CAUTION :
• Never use anything except the specified battery.
• Once install the caps to the battery ; do not remove the
caps.
• Using SUZUKI poc ket tester, measure the banery voltage.
The tester should indicate more than 12.5V (OCI as shown
in the Fig. If the battery voltages is lower than the specifi-
cation, charge the battery with a battery cha rg er. (Aefer
to the recharging operation on page 8 -35.)
NOTE:
Initial charging for
a
new battery is recommended if two years
have p./eosed since the date of manufacture.
containers
Aif
12
Insert in
tinef
holes
Insert the caps
11
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