Checking Battery Acid Level, Adding Distilled Water If Necessary - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

Adjusting chain tension
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Loosen quick-release axle nut (2).
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Important:
When tensioning the chain, make sure that wheel
alignment is correct: check that the same number of
notch marks are visible in window (3) on each side
of the swinging fork.
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Adjust chain slack with chain tensioning
screws (1).
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Firmly tighten quick-release axle nut (2).
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Check chain tension.
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Tighten chain tensioning screws (1).
Chain deflection ........ 35...45 mm (1.378...1.771 in)
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Note:
Allow time for chain spray penetrate after spraying
on. This keeps grease off rider's clothing.
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Tightening torques:
Quick-release shaft nut .............................. 100 Nm
Chain tensioning screws .............................. 10 Nm
Checking battery acid level,
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adding distilled water if necessary
(Inspections II, III and IV)
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Warning:
Battery acid is highly caustic!
Protect your eyes, face, hands, clothing and the
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paintwork!
Checking battery acid level
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– Remove left, right and centre covers (
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Check the battery fluid level.
– The acid level must be between
the "UPPER LEVEL" and
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the "LOWER LEVEL" marks.
Adding distilled water
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Open the battery caps.
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Important:
Use only distilled water to top up the acid level in the
battery. Never top up with diluted sulphuric acid.
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Top up with distilled water until the fluid level
reaches the "UPPER LEVEL" mark.
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Replace the battery caps securely.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal
procedure.
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