User's Manual

Maintenance and Adjustment
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Battery Disposal
Should the battery ever require
replacement, the original battery must
be handed to a recycling agent who will
ensure that the dangerous substances
from which the battery is manufactured
do not pollute the environment.
Battery Maintenance
Clean the battery using a clean, dry
cloth. Be sure that the cable
connections are clean.
The battery is a sealed type and does
not require any maintenance other than
checking the Voltage and routine
recharging when required, such as
during storage.
It is not possible to adjust the battery
acid level in the battery; the sealing strip
must not be removed.
Battery Discharge
Under normal conditions, the motorcycle
charging system will keep the battery
fully charged. However, if the motorcycle
is unused, the battery will gradually
discharge due to a normal process called
self discharge; the clock, engine control
module (ECM) memory, high ambient
temperatures, or the addition of
electrical security systems or other
electrical accessories will all increase
this rate of battery discharge.
Disconnecting the battery from the
motorcycle during storage will reduce
the rate of discharge.
Warning
Ensure that the battery terminals do
not touch the motorcycle frame as
this may cause a short circuit or
spark, which would ignite battery
gases causing a risk of personal
injury.
Warning
The battery acid is corrosive and
poisonous and will cause damage to
unprotected skin. Never swallow
battery acid or allow it to come into
contact with the skin. To prevent
injury, always wear eye and skin
protection when handling the battery.
Caution
The charge level in the battery must
be maintained to maximise battery life.
Failure to maintain the battery charge
level could cause serious internal
damage to the battery.