Battery Maintenance During Storage And Infrequent Use Of The Motorcycle; Battery Charging - Triumph Explorer Owner's Handbook Manual

Battery Maintenance During
Storage and Infrequent Use of the
Motorcycle
During storage or infrequent use of the
motorcycle, inspect the battery Voltage
weekly using a digital multimeter. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions supplied
with the meter.
Should the battery Voltage fall below
12.7 Volts, the battery should be charged
(see page 163).
Allowing a battery to discharge or
leaving it discharged for even a short
period of time causes sulphation of the
lead plates. Sulphation is a normal part
of the chemical reaction inside the
battery, however over time the sulphate
can crystallise on the plates making
recovery difficult or impossible. This
permanent damage is not covered by
the motorcycle warranty, as it is not due
to a manufacturing defect.
Keeping the battery
reduces the likelihood of it freezing in
cold conditions. Allowing a battery to
freeze will cause serious
damage to the battery.
Maintenance and Adjustment

Battery Charging

For help
charger, checking the battery Voltage or
battery charging, contact your local
authorised Triumph dealer.
The battery gives off explosive gases;
keep sparks, flames and cigarettes
away. Provide adequate ventilation
when charging or using the battery in
an enclosed space.
The battery contains sulphuric acid
(battery acid). Contact with skin or
eyes may cause severe burns. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
If battery acid gets on your skin, flush
with water immediately.
If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush
with water for at least 15 minutes and
SEEK
IMMEDIATELY.
fully charged
If battery acid is swallowed, drink large
quantities of water and SEEK MEDICAL
internal ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Do not use an automotive quick
charger as it may overcharge and may
damage
alternator.
with selecting a battery
Warning
MEDICAL ATTENTION
Caution
the battery and the
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