Unplug or turn OFF battery charger before connecting
charger cables to battery. Connecting cables with charger
ON can cause a spark and battery explosion, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00066a)
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+) cable
should contact ground with negative ( ) cable connected,
the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00068a)
Disconnect negative ( ) battery cable first. If positive (+)
cable should contact ground with negative ( ) cable
connected, the resulting sparks can cause a battery
explosion, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00049a)
Do not reverse the charger connections described in the
following steps or the charging system of the motorcycle
could be damaged. (00214a)
NOTES:
Do not use chargers with excessively high voltage designed for flooded batteries or
excessively high current designed for much larger batteries. Charging should be
limited to no more than 5 amps at no more than 14.6 volts.
Most automatic, constant monitoring battery chargers are completely automatic and
can be left connected to both AC power and to the battery that is being charged. When
leaving this type of charger connected for extended periods of time, periodically check
the battery to see if it is unusually warm. This is an indication that the battery may
have a weak cell or internal short. Read the manufacturers instructions for the charger
being used.
3. Connect the red battery charger lead to positive (+) terminal of the battery.
4. Connect the black battery charger lead to negative ( ) terminal of the battery.
NOTE:
If the battery is still in the vehicle, connect the negative lead to the chassis ground. Make
sure that the ignition and all electrical accessories are turned off.
5. Step away from the battery and turn on the charger.
Unplug or turn OFF battery charger before disconnecting
charger cables from battery. Disconnecting clamps with
charger ON can cause a spark and battery explosion,
which could result in death or serious injury. (00067a)
6. After the battery is fully charged, turn OFF the charger and disconnect the black battery
charger lead to the negative ( ) terminal of the battery.
7. Disconnect the red battery charger lead to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
8. Mark the charging date on the battery.
