Honda CM 185T 1981 Manual page 173

SERVICE INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION
• W O R K I N G P R A C T I C E
This section describes the electric parts service. For A.C. generator removal, refers to section 9.
Battery acid level should be checked regularly and filled w i t h distilled water when necessary.
When charging the battery, quick-charging should only be done in an emergency; slow-charging is preferred.
Remove the battery from the motorcycle for charging whenever possible. If battery must be charged on the motorcycle,
disconnect the battery cables.
Keep fire or sparks away from a charging battery because it produces hydrogen.
All charging system components can be tested on the motorcycle.
• S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Battery
6V - 12 ampere-hours
Capacity:
1.260-1.280
Specific gravity (normal charge):
1.2 ampere maximum
Charging rate:
A.C. Generator
Generator:
0.08 kw/5,000 rpm
Starts
Charging:
Rectifier: Silicon diode
Fuse: 20A
Date of Issue: December, 1977
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BATTERY/
CHARGING SYSTEM
1 4 - 1
1 4 - 2
1 4 - 3
1 4 - 4
20°C (68°F)
2,200 rpm
5,000 rpm 3.3A 7.0V (at battery)
10,000 rpm 6.0A 8.3V (at battery)
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