3 - 55CHKADJBatteries generate explosive hydrogen gas.Always follow these preventive measures: Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area. Keep batteries away from fire, sparks oropen flames (e.g., welding equipment,lighted cigarettes, etc.) DO NOT SMOKE when charging orhandling batteries.KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTEOUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.1.Remove: Seat Battery holding bracket Battery lead coverRefer to “SEAT, CARRIERS, FENDERSAND FUEL TANK”.2.Disconnect: Battery leadsCAUTION:First disconnect the negative lead 1, thendisconnect the positive lead 2.3.Remove: Battery4.Check: Battery condition*****************************************************Battery condition checking steps: Connect a digital voltmeter to the batteryterminals.NOTE:The charge state of an MF battery can bechecked by measuring the open-circuit voltage(i.e. the voltage when the positive terminal isdisconnected).Tester (+) lead → battery (+) terminalTester (–) lead → battery (–) terminalCHECKING THE BATTERY
