Honda CB900F Service Manual page 372

BATTERY CHARGING
Remove the battery (page 17-41.
I
NOTICE
I
Make sure the area around the charger
is
well
ven-
ti/ated, clear of flammable materials, and free from
heat, humidity, water and dust.
Clean the battery terminals and position the battery as
far away from the charger as the leads will permit.
Do not place batteries belo w the charger - gases
from the battery may corrode and damage the
cha rger.
Do not place batteries on top of the charger. Be sure
the air vents are not blocked.
BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
1. Turn the " POW ER" switch to " OFF" .
2. Set the " BATT ERY A MP. HR. SELECTOR SWI TCH"
for the size of the battery being charged.
Turn the po wer
ON/OFF at the
charger, not at the
battery terminals.
TOOL:
Christie battery charger MC101 2/2
(U.S.A .
only)
BATTERY AMP. HR.
SELECTO R SWITCH
5.5 to 9.0
3.5 to 5.0
o to 3.0 16.5 to 30
Set the appro priate amp . hour rating.
Connecting the
cables with the
POWER switch
turned to "O N "
can produce a
spark which could
ignite or explode
the battery.
The charger will
automatically
sw itch to the
"Trickle" mode
aft er the set
charging time has
elapsed.
3. Set the "TIM ER" to the position indi cat ed by the
Honda Battery Tester; RED-3, RED-2 or YELLOW 1. If
you are charging a new battery, set the switch to the
NEW BATT position.
4. Attach the clamps to the battery terminals: red to
positive, black to negat ive.
Connect the battery cables only w hen the "POWER "
sw itch is turn ed to "O FF".
5. Turn the " POW ER" switch to "ON" .
6. When the timer reaches the "Trickle" position, the
charg ing cycle is complete . Turn the "POWER"
switch to "O FF" and disconnect the clamps.
7. Let the battery cool for at least 10 m inutes or until
gassing subsides after charging.
8. Retest the battery using the Honda battery tester
and recharge if necessary using the above steps.
NEW BATT
-,
YELLOW
o
T IME R
Trickle
RED
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