Battery Removal/Installation - Honda Motorcycle Service Manual

BATTERIES/CHARGINGILlGHTlNG SYSTEM
REMOVAL
Turn off the ignition switch.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable first, then remove
the terminal cover and disconnect the positive ( f ) cable.
.
Disconnecting the positive
(+)
cable first could cause an
accidental direct short between the t w o terminals when
the tool disconnecting the terminal contacts the frame.
The spark could ignite or damage the battery.
NOTE
Some electrolyte may remain in the breather tube.
INSTALLATION
Be sure to route the breather tube properly on conventional
For conventional batteries, always disconnect the breather
I
.
batteries.
tube before removing battery.
te from the
BREATHERTUBE
.
-
because
it
can corrode components.
Take care with the breather tube. Pay attention to the
following points:
-
Connect the breather tube securely.
- Follow the caution label and route the tube
accordingly.
-
Avoid bending or squeezing the breather tube. Check
that the breather tube has not been bent or squeezed
by the surrounding components. Failure to replace a
bent or squeezed breather tube may lead to a pressure
buildup that can cause the battery to explode.
Place the battery into the frame
Secure the battery with the battery holder.
CAUTION
1
ImDroner installation may cause vibrations which can . .
damage the battery case.
To prevent shorting, always connect the positive
I+)
cable
first.
After installing the battery, coat the terminals with clean
grease to prevent corrosion.
Connect the battery positive (+) cable and secure terminal
cover onto the positive terminal then connect the negative
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Date of Issue: March, 1995
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