Battery Charging - Triumph Speed 400 2023 Owner's Handbook Manual

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
140

Battery Charging

The battery contains sulphuric acid
(battery acid). Contact with skin or
eyes may cause severe burns. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
If battery acid gets on your skin, flush
with water immediately.
If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush
with water for at least 15 minutes and
SEEK
IMMEDIATELY.
If battery acid is swallowed, drink large
quantities of water and SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Failure to follow the advice above
could result in serious injury or death.
Do not use an automotive quick
charger as it may overcharge and
damage the battery.
WARNING
MEDICAL ATTENTION
NOTICE
For help with selecting a battery
charger, checking the battery voltage or
battery charging, contact a competent
person with the specialist knowledge
and technical
motorcycles, such as an authorised
Triumph dealer.
The Triumph recommended
charger will come with a set of battery
connector leads:
▼ A connector lead with ring terminals.
▼ A connector lead with crocodile clips.
A connector lead with a DIN plug is also
available as an accessory from your
Triumph dealer.
For extended periods of storage (beyond
two weeks) the battery should be
removed from the motorcycle and kept
charged using a Triumph approved
maintenance charger.
Similarly, should the battery charge fall
to a level where it will not start the
motorcycle, remove the battery from
the motorcycle before charging.
Should the battery voltage fall below
12.7 Volts, the battery should be charged
using a Triumph
charger. Always remove the battery
from the motorcycle.
understanding of
battery
approved battery