Servicing - Suzuki GZ250 Marauder Service Manual

NOTE:
If air bubbles do not rise from any one of the filler ports, tap
the bottom of the electrolyte container two or three times.
Never remove the electrolyte container from the battery
while there is still electrolyte in the container.
• After the electrolyte container is completely empty, re-
move it from the battery and wait about 20 minutes.
• Insert the caps
top of the caps do not protrude above the upper surface
of the battery's top cover.
A CAUTION
* The charging system for a MF battery is differ-
ent from that of a conventional battery. Only
use the specified MF battery.
* Do not remove the caps once they are installed
in the battery
• Measure the battery voltage using a tester. The tester
should indicate more than 12.5-12.6V (DC), as shown.
If the battery voltage is lower than specification, charge
the battery with a battery charger.
NOTE:
Initial charging for a new battery is recommended if two
years have elapsed since the date of manufacture.

SERVICING

Visually inspect the surface of the battery container. If any
signs of cracking or electrolyte leakage from the sides of
the battery have occurred, replace the battery with a new
one. If the battery terminals are found to be coated with
rust or an acidic white powdery substance, clean the bat-
tery terminals with sandpaper.
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com
firmly into the filler holes, so that the
CORRECT
manuals search engine
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6-32
INCORRECT