Battery
9.
Clean
the battery box
after
removing
the battery for
storage.
Dry
the
battery
box
and,
if
paint
is
missing,
re-paint
the
area.
IO.Slow charge the
battery
(see
following
section)
once every 30 days.
Battery Charging
Refer
to
Safety
Precautions
on
page 54 .
Checking the Battery Charge Status
If you suspect
a
problem with
the battery
(
1),
use a
hydrometer
(2)
to measure
the
"specific
gravity"
of
the battery
electrolyte. The
higher
the reading
on
the
hydrometer,
the
closer your
battery is to
full
charge.
If you do not have
a
hydrometer,
see your Honda dealer.
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Servicing Your Honda
(1) battery
(2)
hydrometer
(3)
"trickle"
charger
Charging
the Battery
Be sure to
read
the
information
that came
with your
battery
charger and
follow the
instructions
on
the
battery.
Improper
charging may damage
the
battery.