Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual page 411

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 411 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
BATTERY
positive terminal
first and then the
negative cable.
For accurate test
results, be sure the
tester's cables and
clamps are in good
working condition
and that a secure
connection can be
made at the battery.
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REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Remove the seat (page 2-4).
Remove the battery holder band.
With the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the nega-
tive (-) cable first, then disconnect the positive (+)
cable by removing each terminal bolt.
Remove the battery.
Install the battery in the reverse order of removal
Connect the
with the proper wiring as shown.
After installing the battery, coat the terminals with
clean dielectric grease.
Install the terminal cover to the position terminal
securely.
VOLTAGE INSPECTION
Remove the seat (page 2-4).
Measure the battery voltage using a commercially
available digital multimeter.
VOLTAGE:
Fully charged: 13.0 13.2V
Under charged: Below 12.3V
BATTERY TESTING
Remove the battery (page 19-5).
· Always clear the work area of flammable materi-
als such as gasoline, brake fluid, electrolyte, or
cloth towels when operating the tester, the heat
generated by the tester may cause a fire.
Securely connect the tester's positive (+) cable first,
then connect the negative () cable.
TOOL:
Battery tester BM-210-AH (U.S.A. only) or BM-210
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BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
TERMINAL COVER
POSITIVE (+) CABLE
TESTER
HOLDER BAND
BATTERY
NEGATIVE () CABLE
BATTERY
RED
BLACK
19-5
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