Yamaha LIT-11616-12-01 Motorcycle User Manual


 
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BATTERY INSPECTION
4.Inspect:
Battery fluid level
Battery fluid level low Fill.
Fluid level should be between upper level
1 and lower level 2 marks.
CAUTION:
Refill with distilled water only; tap water
contains minerals harmful to a battery.
5.Inspect:
Battery fluid specific gravity
Out of specification Charge.
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Replace the battery if:
Battery voltage will not rise to a specific
value or bubbles fail to rise even after
many hours of charging.
Sulfation of one or more cells occurs, as
indicated by the plates turning white, or
an accumulation of material exists in the
bottom of the cell.
Specific gravity readings after a long,
slow charge indicate one cell to be lower
than the rest.
Warpage or buckling of plates or insula-
tors is evident.
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CAUTION:
Always charge a new battery before using
it to ensure maximum performance.
Charging current: 1.2 amps/10 hrs
Specific gravity: 1.280 at 20°C (68°F)
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
1
2
6.Inspect:
Battery terminal
Dirty terminal Clean with wire brush.
Poor connection Correct.
NOTE:
After cleaning the terminals, apply grease
lightly to the terminals.
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