Battery Removal; Battery Disposal; Battery Maintenance; Battery Discharge - Triumph Tiger 800 Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance and Adjustment

Battery Removal

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1. Battery
2. Negative (black) terminal
3. Positive (red) terminal
4. Battery strap
Remove the rider's seat.
Remove the battery strap.
Disconnect the battery leads, negative (black)
lead first.
Take the battery out of the case.
Warning
Ensure that the battery terminals do not
touch the motorcycle frame as this may
cause a short circuit or spark, which would
ignite battery gases causing a risk of
personal injury.
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Battery Disposal

Should the battery ever require replacement,
the original battery must be handed to a
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recycling agent who will ensure that the
dangerous substances from which the battery
is manufactured
environment.

Battery Maintenance

Clean the battery using a clean, dry cloth. Be
sure that the cable connections are clean.
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The battery acid is corrosive and poisonous
and will cause damage to unprotected
skin. Never swallow battery acid 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 does not
require any maintenance other than checking
the Voltage and routine recharging when
required, such as during storage.
It is not possible to adjust the battery acid
level in the battery; the sealing strip must not
be removed.

Battery Discharge

The charge level in the battery must be
maintained to maximise battery life.
Failure to maintain the battery charge level
could cause serious internal damage to the
battery.
do not pollute the
Warning
Caution