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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Battery
2. Battery breather hose
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9. Connect and tighten the positive
battery lead to the battery’s posi-
tive (+) terminal.
10. Connect and tighten the negative
battery lead to the battery’s neg-
ative (–) terminal.
11. Install the seat.
To store the battery
1. If the motorcycle will not be used
for more than one month,
remove the battery, fully charge
it, and then place it in a cool, dry
place.
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check the
specific gravity of the electrolyte
at least once a month and fully
charge the battery whenever
necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before
installation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly
connected to the battery termi-
nals and that the breather hose
is properly routed, in good condi-
tion, and not obstructed.
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If the breather hose is positioned
in such a way that the frame is
exposed to electrolyte or gas
expelled from the battery, the
frame could suffer structural and
external damages.
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