Filling And Charging The Battery - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

Filling and charging the battery

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Warning:
Battery acid is highly caustic.
Protect your eyes, face, hands, clothing and the
paintwork.
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Disengage the rubber strap holding the battery.
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Disconnect the battery breather hose.
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Remove the battery.
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Top up the battery acid to the upper level mark.
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Allow the battery to stand for at least an hour.
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Shake the battery slightly to allow the remaining
air bubbles to escape.
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If necessary, top up again to the upper level mark
with battery acid.
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Recharge the battery and allow to stand for
24 hours.
Charge current (amps)
.........................10 % of rated battery capacity (Ah)
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Check the acid level and, if necessary, top up
with distilled water to the upper level mark.
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Make a note of the charging date on the battery.
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Caution:
Connect the positive battery terminal first, then the
negative terminal.
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Apply acid-proof grease to the battery terminal
posts.
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Install the battery.
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Install right and centre covers.
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Install seat.
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Tightening torques:
Right/left covers with centre cover
to mounting frame .......................................... 2 Nm
Right/left covers to centre cover .................... 2 Nm
Centre cover to main frame at front................ 2 Nm
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