MAINTENANCE Inspection 1. Raise and lock the seat. Remove the battery cell caps.
2. Inspect the electrolyte level of each cell. The electrolyte liquid
should cover all the plates.
3. If any plates are not covered, add distilled water as necessary.
i?emovai To charge the battery, follow the procedures below.
1. Raise and lock the seat. Remove the negative (-) cable from the
battery negative (-) terminal, then remove the positive (+) cable
from the battery positive (+) terminal.
2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment.
Charging 1.
2.
3.
Remove the battery cell caps.
Connect the battery charger following the manufacturer’s
instructions. After charging, check the electrolyte level in each of
the cells. Add distilled water if needed, then install the battery
caps.
Clean the outside of the battery and the battery compartment with
a solution of baking soda and water. Don’t allow any of the
solution to drip down the vent caps into the battery cells.
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery
to explode with enough force to kill or
seriously injure you.
~ Keep flame and sparks away. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield, or
1 have a skilled mechanic do battery
maintenance.
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