Battery - Suzuki Madura GV700GL Service Manual

8-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BATTERY
SPECIFICATIONS
Type designation
Capacity
Standard electrolyte
S.G.
YB14L-82 or FB14L-82
12V, 50.4 kC (14 Ah)/
10HR
1.28 at 20°C
(68° F)
In fitting the battery to the motorcycle, connect
the breather pipe to the battery vent.
INITIAL CHARGING
Filling electrolyte
Remove the short sealed tube before filling electro-
lyte. Fill the battery with electrolyte (dilute
sulfuric acid solution with acid concentration of
35.0% by weight, having a specific gravity of 1.28
at 20°C (68° F)) up to indicated MAX. LEVEL.
Electrolyte should be always cooled below 30° C
(86° F) before filling into battery. Leave battery
standing for half an hour after filling. Add additio-
nal electrolyte if necessary.
Charge battery with current as described in the
tables shown below.
Maximum charging current 1.4A
Charging time
The charging time for a new battery is determined
by the number of months that have elapsed since
the date of manufacture.
Confirmation for date of manufacture
Date of manufacture is indicated by a three-part
number
CD,
as shown in the photograph, each
indicating month, date and year.
Near the end of charging period, adjust the specific
gravity of electrolyte to value specified. After
charging, adjust the electrolyte level to the MAX.
LEVEL with DISTILLED WATER.
SERVICING
Visually inspect the surface of the battery contain-
er. 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,
then this can be cleaned away with sandpaper.
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Sealed tube
Months after Within Within Within Over
manufacturing
6
9
12 12
Necessary
20 30 40 60
charging hours