MOTO GUZZI CALIFORNIA JACKAL Werkstatt-Handbuch Seite 474

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2 BATTERY
The battery's voltage is 12 V with a capacity of 30 Ah; it is
charged by the generator.
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NSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATE DRY BATTERIES
• Remove the plugs.
• Fill every battery element with sulphuric acid, density
1.28 (1.23 for tropical countries) up to 15 mm above
the separation plates.
• Leave to rest at least 20 minutes.
• Check the electrolyte level, if it is necessary top up
with the same acid bringing the level to the previously
indicated level (never fill up to the rim).
• Refit the plugs.
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AINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES CHARGED
WITH ACID
The dry batteries activated after being recharged or
received charged with acid must be handled with care,
following these warnings:
• At least every month add DEMINERALIZED or
DISTILLED WATER (never acid) so that when at rest
the acid level is 15 mm above the separators.
• Keep the terminals clean and tightened and greased
with Vaseline.
• Keep the battery upper part dry by preventing the acid
from getting spilled; this reduces isolation and corrodes
frames and housings.
• Make sure that the charging system does not convey
excessive or insufficient charges, always remembering
that the acid density shall lie between 1.21 and 1.28.
If not, it is necessary to overhaul the isolation and the
working order of the ignition and charging system.
• If the voltage at the poles is lower than 12.3 v
(electrolyte density < 1.21), the battery shall be
recharged.
• The batteries stored charged with acid need to be
periodically recharged with intensity at 1/10 of its
capacity, by maintaining the proper level or density of
1.28 at 25°C.
• Batteries must be assembled on the vehicle, well
secured by the locking devices and keeping the
vibration damping pads on.
N.B. For batteries that will be used in tropical
climates (average temperature higher than 33°C)
it is recommended that the acid density be
reduced to 1.23.
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