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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. If the electrolyte is at or below the
minimum level mark, add distilled
water to raise it to the maximum
level mark. NOTICE: Use only
distilled water, as tap water con-
tains minerals that are harmful
to the battery.
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WARNING
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Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
• EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
2
of water.
• INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
• EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
G
Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
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Take care not to spill electrolyte
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on the drive chain, as this may
weaken it, shorten chain life and
possibly result in an accident.
G
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
4. Check and, if necessary, tighten
the battery lead connections and
correct the breather hose routing.
To store the battery
1. If the motorcycle will not be used
2. If the battery will be stored for more
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
4. After installation, make sure that
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for more than one month, remove
the battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removing the
battery, be sure the key is
turned to "OFF", then discon-
nect the negative lead before
disconnecting the positive lead.
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than two months, check the specif-
ic gravity of the electrolyte at least
once a month and fully charge the
battery whenever necessary.
stallation.
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals and
that the breather hose is properly
routed, in good condition, and not
obstructed.
NOTICE:
breather hose is positioned in
such a way that the frame is ex-
posed to electrolyte or gas ex-
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If
the
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