Battery Servicing (Dr350S); Recharging Operation (Dr350S) - Suzuki DR350 Service Manual

8·35 DR350S
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 sandpaper.
RECHARGING OPERATION
• Using the pocket tester , check the battery voltage. If the
voltage reading is less than the 12.0V (DC), recharge the
battery with a battery charger.
CAUTION:
When recharging the battery. remove the battery from the
motorcycle.
NOTE:
Do not remove the caps on the battery top while recharging.
Recharging time: 4A for half an hour or O.4A for 5 hours
CAUTION:
Be careful not to permit the charging current to exceed 4A
at any time.
• After recharging , wait for more than 30 minutes and check
the battery voltage with a poc ket tester.
• If the battery voltage is less than the 12. 5V, recharge the
battery again .
• If battery voltage is still less than 12. 5V after recharging,
replace the battery with a new one.
• When a battery is left for a long term without using. it
is subject to discharge. When the motorcycle is not used
for more than 1 month (especially during the winter sea-
son), recharge the battery once a month at least.
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