Battery - Honda CB350 Repair Manual

MAINTENANCE
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Air cleaner cover (1), cover mounting bolt (2), ele—
ment (3), and element mounting bolt (4)
3. Remove the air cleaner cover and
the air cleaner element.
Cleaning
1. Tap the air cleaner to remove any
loose dirt. Blow compressed air through
the element from the inside out.
2. Inspect the element and connecting
tube for any holes; replace any air
cleaner found defective. An oil—impreg—
nated element or one which cannot be
cleaned sufficiently should also be re—
placed.
3. Inspect the area where the element
is bonded to the mounting plate. If the
bonding is cracked or separated replace
the element.
Installation
1. Installation is in the reverse order of
removal.
2. After installing the air cleaners, start
the engine and check for any air leaks.
SL 350KI—K2
Removal
1. Remove the plastic sidecovers from
both sides.
2. Remove the two mounting bolts,
and loosen the connecting tube band. Re—
move the air cleaner.
3. Remove the bolt from the center of
the back of the air cleaner and remove
the element.
Cleaning
1. Once the air cleaner element is re—
moved, it should be cleaned in a clean
solvent such as kerosene.
2. When the air cleaner element has
dried thoroughly, soak it in gear oil SAE
cleaner (SL models): air
mounts (1), element mount (2), carburetor clamp
screw (3)
Foam—type element
90 until it is fully saturated then wring off
the excess oil.
3. Inspect the element for any damage,
such as holes or a damaged case. Replace
any air cleaner found defective.
Installation
1. Installation is in the reverse order of
removal.
2. Start the engine and check for any
air leaks. Any air leaks should be cor—
rected as they can cause a lean mixture
resulting in possible engine damage.
Battery
1. The electrolyte level should be
checked often. It will be necessary to
open the seat and remove the battery
strap. Lift the battery up slightly to check
the electrolyte level. Maintain the level
between the marks. If low, add water
only. Distilled water is recommended, al—
though tap water which is reasonably
free of chemical or mineral impurities
can be used.
2. Battery state—of—charge can be
checked with a hydrometer. Note the fol—
lowing:
Specific Gravity Battery Capacity
1.260 100 percent
1.230 75 percent
1.200 50 percent
1.170 25 percent
1.140 almost none
dead 1.110