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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
NOTE:
_
Since MF batteries are sealed, it is not possi-
ble to check the charge state of the battery by
measuring the specific gravity of the electro-
lyte. Therefore, the charge of the battery has to
be checked by measuring the voltage at the
battery terminals.
1. Remove:
• seat
Refer to “SEAT, FENDERS AND FUEL
TANK”.
2. Disconnect:
• battery leads
(from the battery terminals)
CAUTION:
_
First, disconnect the negative battery lead
1
, and then the positive battery lead
2
.
3. Remove:
• battery holding bracket
Refer to “SEAT, FENDERS AND FUEL
TANK”.
4. Remove:
• battery
5. Check:
• battery charge
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a. Connect a pocket tester to the battery termi-
nals.
Positive tester probe
→
positive battery terminal
Negative tester probe
→
negative battery terminal
2
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