Charging - Battery Already In Service; Battery Maintenance; Fuses - Triumph Rocket III Service Manual

Electrical System
Fuses
Terminal ChargeTime Charge Cutoff
Voltage (hours) Voltage
Measured
12.8 2 14.5
12.7 3 14.5
12.6 4 14.5
12.5
5
14.5
Less than 12.5 8-10 14.5
12. Charging current should be controlled to 10% of
the nominal capacity (i.e. for a 10AH battery
charging current I = 0.1 x 10= 1A).
13. Disconnect the charger and allow the battery to
stand for 1 hour before fitting to the motorcycle.
14. Fit the battery to the motorcycle, positive (Red)
lead first.
Charging - Battery Already in Service
When re-charging a battery in service, the following
precautions must be taken to avoid damage to the
battery.
1. The charging rate must not exceed 1.2 A except
for a boost charge where a maximum charge rate
of 5 Amps. (for no longer than 1 hour) is allowed.
Boost charge should only be performed if the
battery is in a severely discharged state. Boost
charging a part discharged battery will damage the
cells and plates leading to permanent battery
damage.
Battery Maintenance
Clean the battery using a clean, dry, cloth. Be sure
that the cable connections are clean.
The battery electrolyte is corrosive and poisonous
and will cause damage to unprotected skin. Never
swallow battery electrolyte or allow it to come into
contact with the skin. To prevent injury, always wear
eye and skin protection when handling the battery.
The battery is a sealed type and will not require any
maintenance other than routine recharging, such as
during storage.
It is not possible to adjust the electrolyte level in the
battery.
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1. Fuse
box
2. Spare fuses
Note:
• Numbers shown in the diagram
correspond to the fuse position numbers
in the table below.
The fuse box is located beneath the rider's seat.
To allow access to the fuse box, the rider's seat must
be removed as described on page 17.9.
Always replace blown fuses with new ones of the
correct rating (as specified on the fuse box cover)
and never use a fuse of higher rating. Use of an
incorrect fuse could lead to an electrical problem,
resulting in motorcycle damage, loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Service Manual - Rocket III
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