Battery Testing/Charging; Before Using The Tester; Battery Testing - Honda Motorcycle Service Manual

BATTERIESICHARGINGILIGHTING SYSTEM
BATTERY TEST1
BEFORE USING THE TESTER:
Place the tester on a clean, flat and level surface.
Be sure the work area is well ventilated, clear of flammable
materials, and free from heat, humidity, water or dust.
Always take the battery t o the work benchitest area - con-
tinually moving of the tester or operation on an uneven sur-
face may shorten its service life and reduce sensitivity over
a period of time.
NOTE
Always clear the work area of flammable materials such
as gasoline, brake fluid, electrolyte, or cloth towels
when operating the tester, the heat generated by the
BATTERY TESTING
Use the following steps t o remove the battery from the
motorcycle:
1
)
Disconnect the negative
(-1
terminal lead.
2 ) Remove the battery holder.
3)
Remove the battery cover (when applicable).
41 Disconnect the oositive l i ) terminal lead.
. .
5) Remove the battery breather tube (when applicable)
61 Pull out the battery.
71 If necessary, clean the battery terminals.
Securely connect the tester's positive
I+)
cable first - then
connect the negative
(-1
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.
BATTERYTESTER 07GMJ-0010000
Set the temperature switch t o "HIGH" or " L O W depending
on the ambient temperature.
HIGH:
60°F (15OCI or higher
LOW:
60°F (1 5OC) or lower
Date o f Issue: March.1995
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