Kawasaki GPX250R (1987) [203/248] Battery charging battery condition

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 Battery Precautions Following a few simple rules will greatly extend the life of the battery When the level of the electrolyte in the battery is low add only distilled water to each cell until the level is at the upper level line marked on the outside of the battery Ordinary tap water is not a substitute for distilled water and will shorten the life of the battery Never add sulphuric acid solution to the battery This will make the electrolyte solution too strong and will ruin the battery within a very short time Avoid quick charging the battery A quick charge will damage the battery plates Never let a good battery stand for more than 30 days without giving it a supplemental charge and never let a discharged battery stand without charging it If a battery stands for any length of time it slowly self discharges Once it is discharged the plates sulphate turn white and the battery will no longer take a charge Keep the battery well charged during cold weather so that the electrolyte docs not freeze and crack open the battery The more discharged the battery becomes the more easily it freezes Always keep the battery vent hose free of obstruction and make sure it does not get pinched crimped or melted shut by contact with the hot muffler If battery gases cannot escape through this hose they will explode the battery DON T INSTALL THE BATTERY BACKWARDS The negative side is grounded Electrolyte Electrolyte Level Inspection Battery Charging Battery Condition Before charging check battery condition by testing the specific gravity of the electrolyte in each cell Draw a little fluid from the cell with a hydrometer Read the level of the electrolyte on the floating scale This is the specific gravity of the electrolyte Hydrometer Look for sediment and white sulfation inside the cells on the bottom of the plates Battery Condition Remove the battery Visually check the electrolyte level in the battery Battery Electrolyte Level 1 Upper Level Line 2 Lower Level Line If the level line of electrolyte in any cell is below the lower level line on the battery case add distilled water only to that cell Install the battery 1 Sulfation here 2 Sediment here See the Battery Troubleshooting Guide in Battery Test Charging If the specific gravity is below 1 200 charge 60 the battery needs to be charged

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