Battery Maintenance; General - Buell 2009 XB Series Service Manual

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BATTERY MAINTENANCE

GENERAL

Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which could cause severe
burns to eyes and skin. Wear a protective face shield,
rubberized gloves and protective clothing when working
with batteries. KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
(00063a)
Never remove warning label attached to top of battery.
Failure to read and understand all precautions contained
in warning, could result in death or serious injury. (00064a)
Batteries, battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, and other chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling. (00019e)
All AGM batteries are permanently sealed, maintenance-free,
valve-regulated, lead/calcium and sulfuric acid batteries. The
batteries are shipped pre-charged and ready to be put into
service. Do not attempt to open these batteries for any reason.
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1. Contents are corrosive
2. Wear safety glasses
3. Contents are explosive
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Figure 1-2. Battery Warning Label
NOTE
For charging information, see
Charging Battery. For testing information, see ELECTRICAL
DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL.
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1. Warning label
2. Negative (-) terminal
3. Positive (+) terminal
4. Warranty/date code label
Figure 1-1. Battery: XB Models
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4. Keep flames away
5. Read instructions
6. Keep away from children
2009 XB Service: Maintenance 1-11
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