Battery - Honda CRF250X Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

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Refer to Safety Precautions on page 25.
Your CRF has a maintenance-free type battery.
You do not have to check the battery electrolyte
level or add distilled water as you would with a
conventional-type battery.
NOTICE
Your battery is a maintenance-free type and can
be permanently damaged if the cap strip is
removed.
This symbol on the battery means that
this product must not be treated as
household waste.
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of battery can be
harmful to the environment and human health.
Always confirm local regulations for battery
disposal.
Electrical accessories use current from the
battery, even when the engine is stopping.
Limited operation also allows the battery to
discharge. If you have electrical accessories on
your motorcycle or do not ride frequently, we
recommended that you charge the battery
frequently (see Battery Charging on page 100).
If you do not expect to ride your CRF for at least
two weeks, we recommended you remove the
battery, or at least disconnect the battery cables
(negative cable first).
If you plan to store your CRF, see Battery
Storage (this page).
If your battery seems weak and/or is leaking
electrolyte (cause slow starting or other electrical
problems), see your Honda dealer.
Battery Storage
If you plan to store your CRF, we recommend
you remove the battery and store it where it can
be charged at least every 30 days to maintain its
service life.
If you do not remove the battery, we recommend
disconnecting the battery cables (negative cable
first).
You will get the best storage results from
removing the battery and slow (trickle) charging it
every 30 days (see Battery Charging on page 100).
Before you remove the battery, be sure to read all
the information that follows, as well as the
information on the battery label.

Battery

WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a face
shield, or have a skilled mechanic do the
battery maintenance.
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