Warning - Buell S1 Lightning Workshop Manual

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GENERAL
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause severe
burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas at all
times, especially when being charged. Keep ciga-
rettes, open flame and sparks away from the battery
at all times. Ventilate area when charging battery.
Always protect hands and protect eyes with shield or
goggles when working near a battery or acid. KEEP
BATTERIES AND ACID OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN!
The battery is below the seat in the center of the vehicle. The
battery can be removed from the left side of the motorcycle
without removing the tail section or fuel tank.
The battery requires no additional fluid at any time.
Check the battery:
At every scheduled service interval.
When storing or removing the motorcycle for the season.
CHARGING
The sealed, low maintenance battery has a very slow dis-
charge rate. See
test as described below.
1. Remove battery from motorcycle. See
REMOVAL
2. Test battery voltage using a multimeter.
3. If battery voltage is below 12.66 Volts, use a 1-100 Amp,
12 Volt charger on battery. See
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WARNING

Figure 1-6. If you suspect a battery problem,
on page 1-14.
Table 1-3.
BATTERY
1DANGER - EXPLOSIVE GASES
Cigarettes, flames or sparks could cause battery to
explode resulting in personal injury. Always shield
eyes and face from battery. Do not charge without
proper instruction and training. Securely connect
cables to the proper terminals.
POISON - CAUSES SEVERE BURNS
Contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes,
and clothing. In event of accident, flush with water and
call a physician immediately.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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12.9
12.6
12.3
12.0
11.7
11.4
0
BATTERY,
Figure 1-6. Open Circuit Voltage vs. State of Charge
Table 1-3. Charging Rates
CHARGER
OUTPUT
CURRENT
RATE
1 Amp
2-5 Amps
6-10 Amps
Figure 1-5. Battery Warnings
20 40 60
State of Charge, %
(No Charge Last 24 Hours)
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
12.00 to 11.40 to
12.66 Volts 11.99 Volts
32 hours 48 hours
16 hours 24 hours
8 hours 12 hours
80 100
Less than
11.40 Volts
96 hours
48 hours
24 hours
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