Battery; Stator Coil - Yamaha SXV70SJ Supplementary Service Manual

CHARGING SYSTEM (VX700DX/VT700)
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BATTERY

Inspection
1. Inspect:
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Battery fluid level
Refer to "BATTERY INSPECTION" in CHAP-
TER 2.
2. Check:
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Specific gravity
Less than 1.280 → Recharge battery.
Battery Storage
The battery should be stored if the vehicle is not going
to be used for a long period.
1. Remove:
•
Battery
WARNING
When removing the battery, disconnect the nega-
tive lead first.
Battery storage and maintenance tips:
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Recharge the battery periodically.
•
Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
•
Recharge the battery before reinstalling.
Battery
Electrolyte
Initial charg-
ing rate
Recharging
rate
Refill fluid
Refill period

STATOR COIL

1. Measure:
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Stator coil resistance
Out of specification → Replace startor coil as-
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sembly.
SCH8170
8-19
ELEC
Specific gravity: 1.280
at 20˚C (68˚F)
2.0 Amp for 10 hours
(new battery)
10 hours (or until specific
gravity reaches 1.280)
Distilled water
(to maximum level line)
Check once per month
(or more often as required)
Stator coil resistance:
(White – White)
Ω
0.36 ~ 0.44 at 20˚ (68˚F)
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