Honda 88-91 NT650 HAWK GT Serviceanleitung Seite 215

BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
BATTERY
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ '88 Shown:
The battery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks. flames and
cigarettes away. Provide adequate ventilation when charging.
• The battery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Contact with
skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Wear protective clothing
and a face shield.
- If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water.
- If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least
15 minutes and call a physician.
Electrolyte is poisonous.
- If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or milk and
follow with milk of magnessia or vegetable oil and call a
physician.
REMOVAL
Remove the seat and turn OFF the ignition switch.
Remove the battery case cover bolts and cover.
Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable first, then
positive
(+)
terminal cable at the battery.
Pull the battery out of the battery holder.
INSTALLATION
Install the battery in the reverse order of the removal.
After installing the battery, coat the terminals with
clean grease.
(1)
COVER BOLTS
(4) POSITIVE TERMINAL
(5) BATTERY
VOLTAGE INSPECTION
VOLTAGE: Fully charged: 13.0-13.2 V
Under charged: Below 12.3 V
TESTING WITH HONDA BATTERY TESTER
NOTE
Remove the seat.
Remove the battery case cover.
Measure the battery voltage.
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Circuit tester
TOOLS:
Digital multimeter
Refer to the Service Letter #48 and the Operation Manual
for the Honda Battery Tester and the Christie battery Charg-
er for battery Testing Procedure.
Use the Honda battery Tester (BM-21 0) to test the battery.
Remove the battery.
Securely connect the tester's positive
(+)
cable first, then con-
nect the negative (-) cable.
NOTE
For accurate test results, be sure the tester's cables and
clamps are in good working condition and that a secure
connection can be made at the battery.
(1) HONDA BATTERY TESTER
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