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POWER CIRCUIT
4.
Instruction during use
After adding the electrolyte
to the battery,
the battery can be used in the same identical
manner as the present dry cell battery.
a.
When the electrolyte
level drops to the
lower level mark, add disti,led water to bring
the electrolyte ievel to the upper level mark.
Using the battery with insufficient e:ectro!yte,
so that the plates are exposed, will cause
sulfation of the plates ; resulting in damage
to the battery.
b.
During the use of the battery,
if
the specific
gravity of the electrolyte should drop below
1.200@ 68°F or 20°C, the battery should
be charged as soon as possible.
The use of
the battery in a discharged condition {indicated
by dimming of the lights) will shorten the
service life of the battery.
c.
Exercise care that the vent tube is not block-
ed or pinched when installing the battery.
d.
When the motorcycle ls placed in storage
or is not to be used for an extended period,
the battery ground (earth! cable should be
disconnected or the battery removed from the
motorcycle and stored.
In either case, the
battery should be charged at least once a
month to preserve the life of the battery
Prior to putting an initially charged battery into
service, the following points should be checked.
1.
Check for any shipping damages or any un-
usual conditions, especially broken or cracked
case and leaking electrolyte.
2.
Inspect to make sure that the electrolyte for
all of the cell is at the proper level.
If any
of the cells are found to be low, check to
determine whether the cells are not damaged
and if face from damage, add electrolyte of
the same specific gravity as contained in the
other cells and fill to the proper level.
3.
When a battery is left unused for over two
weeks often receiving an initial charge, the
battery should be given a supplement charge to
bring it back to full charge.
After giving the
battery a supplement charge, check to make sure
that the electrolyte
is up to the proper level
and then it is recommended that a record to kept
of the voltage, specific gravity and electrolyte
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