R21000100 Filling and charging the battery L Note: Disengaging and raising the fuel tank Follow the instructions for use supplied with the bat- tery charger. • Remove seat. • Remove right side trim. e Caution: Fuel is flammable and a hazard to health. Observe relevant safety regulations. Charge current (amps) .........................10 % of rated battery capacity (Ah) Charging time ..............................................................5-10 hours • Remove the fastener securing the fuel tank at the rear right. • Raise the rear of the fuel tank and prop it in this position on a wooden block or similar. • Battery charge can be measured by checking the density of the battery acid.
Acid density Battery fully charged .......1.26-1.30 at 20 °C (68 °F) Filling and charging the battery d Warning: Battery acid is highly caustic. Protect your eyes, face, hands, clothing and the paintwork. • Shake the battery slightly to allow the gas bub- bles to escape. • Wait until the battery acid has settled, check that no more bubbles rise and if necessary, top up the acid to the max. mark. • Reinstall the plugs. • Make a note of the charging date on the battery. e Caution: Connect the positive battery terminal first, then the negative terminal. • Disengage the rubber strap holding the battery. • Disconnect the battery breather hose. • Remove the battery.
• Fill all the cells with pure battery acid of density 1.28 to the upper mark. • Allow the battery to stand for approximately 30 minutes. • The battery does not achieve full charge capacity from being filled, so it has to be charged with a battery charger. • Install the battery. • Apply acid-proof grease to the battery terminal posts. • Connect the battery breather line. • Secure the fuel tank in position. • Install the right side trim panel. • Install the seat. 00.18