Battery Components; Battery Charging - Suzuki 2005 GSF1200 Service Manual

IC Regulator
Measure the voltage between terminal "F" and terminal
"B".
If the voltage measured is excessively out of
specification, replace the IC regulator.
Special tool
(A): 09900–25008 (Multi-circuit tester set)
Tester knob indication
Diode test ( )
Terminal – Terminal
B (+) – (–) F
B (–) – (+) F
NOTE
If the tester reads under 1.4 V, replace its
battery when the tester probes are not
connected.
B: Battery terminal

Battery Components

5
4
3
2
1
1. Anode plates
2. Separator (Fiberglass plate)
3. Cathode plates
4. Upper cover breather
Voltage
Approx. 1.4 V
Approx. 0.5 V
F
B
(A)
I649G11A0038-02
F: Rotor coil terminal
B649G11A06018
6
7
8
I649G11A0046-02
5. Stopper
6. Filter
7. Terminal
8. Safety valve

Battery Charging

Initial Charging
Filling electrolyte
NOTE
When filling electrolyte, the battery must be
removed from the vehicle and must be put on
the level ground.
1) Remove the aluminum tape (1) which seals the
battery filler holes "A".
2) Remove the caps (2) from the electrolyte container.
NOTE
• Do not remove or pierce the sealed areas
"B" of the electrolyte container.
• After filling the electrolyte completely, use
the removed cap (2) as sealing caps of
battery-filler holes.
2
Charging System: 1J-12
B649G11A06013
1
"A"
I649G11A0039-02
"B"
I649G11A0040-02