Battery Charging; Before Operating The Charger - Honda Motorcycle Service Manual

BATTERIESICHARGINGILIGHTING SYSTEM
BATTERY CHARGING
Before Operating The Charger
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Be sure the area around the charger is well ventilated, clear
of flammable materials, and free from heat, humidity, water
and dust.
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Clean the battery terminals and position the battery as far
away from the charger as the leads will permit.
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DO not place batteries below the charger - gases from the
battery may corrode and damage the charger.
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Do not place batteries on top of the charger. Be sure the air
vents are not blocked.
Always clear the work area of flammable materials such
as gasoline, brake fluid, electrolyte, or cloth towels
when operating the tester, or the heat generated by the
tester may cause a fire.
BATTERY CHARGER MC101212
1 .
Turn the Power Switch t o the OFF position
2. Set the Battery Amp. Hr. Selector Switch for the size of the
battery being charged.
BATTERY AMP HR.
SELECTOR SWITCH
Set the appropriate amp. hour rating
3. Set the Timer t o the position indicated by the Honda Battery
Tester; RED-3, RED-2, or YELLOW-1. If you are charging a
new battery, set the switch t o the NEW BATT position.
4. Attach the clamps t o the battery terminals - RED to
Positive. BLACK t o Negative.
Connect the battery cables only when the Power Switch is
OFF.
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Connecting the cables with the Power Switch ON can
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produce a spark which could ignite or explode the
batterv.
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5.
Turn the Power Switch t o the ON position.
6 . When the timer reaches the "Trickle" position, the charg-
ing cycle is complete. Turn the Power Switch OFF and
disconnect the clamps.
NOTE
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The charger will automatically switch t o the Trickle
mode after the set charging time has elapsed.
7.
Retest the battery using the Honda Battery Tester and
recharge if necessary following the flow-chart on page 22-12
NOTE
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For accurate test results, let the battery cool for at least
ten minutes or until gassing subsides after charging.
Date of Issue: March, 1 9 9 5
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