Yamaha XVS650 Service Manual page 100

BATTERY INSPECTION
II~gr
I_I
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas.
Always follow these preventive measures:
• Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
• Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or
open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes, etc.)
• DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLVTE OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
1.Remove:
• Rider's seat
Refer to IIFUEL TANK AND SEATS".
• Battery cover
CD
2.Disconnect:
• Battery leads
First disconnect the negative lead
CD,
then
disconnect the positive lead (2).
3.Remove:
• Battery band
• Battery
Volt meter
4.Check:
• Battery condition
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Battery condition checking steps:
• Connect a digital voltmeter to the battery
terminals.
Tester
(+)
lead
-7
battery
(+)
terminal
Tester (-) lead
-7
battery (-) terminal
NOTE: _
The charge state of an MF battery can be
checked by measuring the open-circuit volt-
age (Le. the voltage when the positive ter-
minal is disconnected).
Open-circuit
Charging time
voltage
12.8V or higher
No charging is
necessary.