Royal Enfield Bullet Classic EFI Service Manual page 201

PRECA PRECA UTIONS : UTIONS :
PRECA PRECA PRECAUTIONS : UTIONS : UTIONS :
Wear rubber gloves while handling a
battery.
Use only constant current battery charger
of correct charging rate, to charge
batteries.
Remove the filler caps only to fill distilled
water OR if the battery is to be charged.
Hydration may occur when atmospheric air
contacts the plates.
Keep all the filler caps removed while
charging the battery.
Use only distilled water to top up the level
after the initial charging.
During charging, the electrolyte
temperature should not exceed 45ºC if
necessary, discontinue the charging to
cool the electrolyte.
Ensure that the battery is placed on a non-
metallic surface while charging.
Keep fire and spark away from battery
charging area.
Never run the motorcycle without
connecting the battery as it may lead
premature failure of electrical parts.
CHARGING CHARGING CHARGING CHARGING CHARGING
INITIAL CHARGE (NEW BATTERY)
ELECTROLYTE :
Diluted sulphuric acid with distilled water to
a specific gravity of 1.240
PREPARATION :
Take required distilled water in a
Hydrometer or equivalent container.
Slowly, add sulphuric acid to it.
CAUTION
:
It is important to ensure that the sulphuric
acid is added into the distilled water and not
vice versa. Stir and check the specific gravity
of electrolyte and add sulphuric acid till the
specific gravity becomes 1.240
Never add sulphuric acid to battery electrolyte
for topping up or increasing specific gravity.
It would lead to sulphation.
Stir with a glass rod.
Check the specific gravity with hydrometer.
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