Battery - Suzuki DF200 Service Manual

BATTERY

Inspect every 50 hours (3 months).
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• Never expose battery to open flame or electric spark
as batteries generate gas, which is flammable and
explosive.
• Battery acid is poisonous and corrosive. Avoid con-
tact with eyes, skin, clothing, and painted surfaces.
If battery acid comes in contact with any of these,
flush immediately with large amounts of water. If
acid contacts the eyes or skin, get immediate medi-
cal attention.
• Batteries should always be kept out of reach of chil-
dren.
• When checking or servicing the battery, disconnect
the negative (black) cable. Be careful not to cause a
short circuit by allowing metal objects to contact the
battery posts and the motor at the same time.
• Wear approved eye protection.
Recommended battery: 12 V 100 AH (360 kC) or larger
CONNECTING BATTERY
Upon completion of connection, lightly apply grease to battery
terminals.
How to connect:
1. Connect positive (+) terminal first.
2. Connect negative (–) terminal second.
How to disconnect:
1. Disconnect negative (–) terminal first.
2. Disconnect positive (+) terminal second.
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If the battery leads are loose, incorrectly connected or
reversed, the electrical system could be damaged.
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