Battery Removal And Installation; Battery Visual Inspection - Suzuki GSF1250 Service Manual

1J-12 Charging System:
3) After recharging, wait at least 30 minutes and then
measure the battery voltage using the multi-circuit
tester.
If the battery voltage is less than 12.5 V, recharge
the battery again.
If the battery voltage is still less than 12.5 V after
recharging, replace the battery with a new one.
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"B"
"A": Charging period
4) Install the battery to the motorcycle. Refer to "Battery
Removal and Installation (Page 1J-12)".

Battery Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Remove the seat. Refer to "Exterior Parts Removal
and Installation in Section 9D (Page 9D-6)".
2) Disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1).
3) Disconnect the battery (+) lead wire (2).
NOTE
Be sure to disconnect the battery (–) lead
wire (1) first, then disconnect the battery (+)
lead wire (2).
4) Remove the rubber band (3).
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"B": Stop charging
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5) Remove the battery (4) from the motorcycle.
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Installation
Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to following points:
CAUTION
!
Never use anything except the specified
battery.
• Install the rubber band.
CAUTION
!
Be careful not to slack the wiring harness
between the battery and starter relay.
• Tighten the battery lead wire mounting bolts securely.

Battery Visual Inspection

Inspect the battery in the following procedures:
1) Remove the seat. Refer to "Exterior Parts Removal
and Installation in Section 9D (Page 9D-6)".
2) 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, clean the
battery terminals with sandpaper.
3) Install the seat. Refer to "Exterior Parts Removal and
Installation in Section 9D (Page 9D-6)".
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