Battery Charging System; Battery Charging; Leakage Inspection - Honda Gold Wing GL1200D Shop Manual

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BATTERY CHARGING
When the specific gravity reading is low, the battery
must
be
recharged. Siow-charge the battery; do not
quick charge it.
Remove the battery cell caps.
Charge until specific gravity reaches
1.260~
1.280.
CHARGING RATE: 2
ampen maximum
The reading should remain stable for at least one
hour after charging.
Check electrolyte level periodically.
After charging, wash the battery with water, After
installation coat the terminals with petroleum jelly.
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Before charging a bailer)'.
remOI"e
each «II
cap.
Batteries produce explosil'l' gases. Keep
sparks and flames Q"t'ly.
Venti/ale when charging in on enclosed
area.
Turn power ON/OFF at the charger. not
01
the battery
terminals.
The batrery contains sulphuric acid; amid
contact 'With skin, eyes, or clothing.
Alwuys shield eyes when working with
baller:;,:,:,
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CAUTION'
ROllte the breather lIIbe
as shown
all
the
battery coutiol/label.
BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
CAUTION
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BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
LEAKAGE INSPECTION
Inspect the battery voltage leakage before charging
output inspection.
Turn the ignition switch OFF. Remove the ground
cable from the battery.
Connect the voltmeter between the ground cable
and battery I-I terminal.
The voltmeter should be indicate OV when the
ignition switch off.
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NEGATIVE (-l TERMINAL
GROUND CABLES
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