Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 221

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HONDA
BATTERYICHARGING SYSTEM
BATTERY
REMOVAL
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Disconnect the ground cable.
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Remove the battery holder.
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Disconnect the positive
(t)
cable at the battery.
Disconnect the battery breather tube, and re-
move the battery.
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TESTING SPECIFIC GRAVITY
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Test each cell by drawing electrolyte into the
hydrometer.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
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68'F)
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Fully charged:
1.27-1.29
Undercharged:
Below 1.26
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HYDROMETER-
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NOTE
frrric acid.
Botect your eyes, skin, and clothing.
In case of contact, flush thoroughly
with w t e r and call a doctor if your
~ L E ~ O L Y T E
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Specific gravity changes by 0.007 for every 1 0 ' ~
The battery must be recharged if the
specific gravity is below 1.23.
The specific gravity varies with the
temperature as shown in the accom-
panying table.
Replace the battery if sulfation is
evident.
The battery must be replaced if pastes
have settled on the bottom of each
cell.
1.31
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BATTERY TEMPERATURE
vs
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
1.304
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1.27
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1.276
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1.26
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Date of Issue: January, 1981
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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
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ELECTROLYTE TEMPERATURE

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