2008 Kawasaki KLX140 Owners Manual - Page 80

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78 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Hoses Inspection Check the brake and fuel hoses for cracks or deterioration, and the connections for looseness in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Inspect the brake hose and fittings for deterioration, cracks and signs of leakage by bending or twisting the hoses. If damaged, replace the hoses. Battery The battery installed in this motorcycle is a sealed type, so it is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water. However, in order to maximize battery life and ensure that it will provide the power needed to start the motorcycle you must properly maintain the battery's charge. When used regularly, the charging system in the motorcycle helps keep the battery fully charged. If your motorcycle is only used occasionally or for short periods of time, the battery is more likely to discharge. Due to their internal composition, batteries continually self discharge. The discharge rate depends on the type of battery and ambient temperature. As temperatures rise, so does the discharge rate. Every 15°C (27°F) doubles the rate. Electrical accessories, such as digital clocks and computer memory, also draw current from the battery even when the engine stops. Combine such "engine-stop" draws with hot temperature, and a battery can go from fully charged to completely discharged in a matter of days. j • • A. B. C. D. Leakage Cracks Bulges Ozone Cracks the hose are securely • Check clamps are tightened correctly. connected and

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78
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
Hoses Inspection
Check the brake and fuel hoses for cracks or de-
terioration, and the connections for looseness in ac-
cordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
•
Inspect the brake hose and fittings for deteriora-
tion, cracks and signs of leakage by bending or
twisting the hoses.
•
If damaged, replace the hoses.
A. Leakage
B. Cracks
C. Bulges
D. Ozone Cracks
•
Check
the
hose
are
securely
connected
and
clamps are tightened correctly.
Battery
The battery installed in this motorcycle is a sealed
type, so it is not necessary to check the battery elec-
trolyte level or add distilled water.
However, in order to maximize battery life and en-
sure that it will provide the power needed to start
the motorcycle you must properly maintain the bat-
tery’s charge.
When used regularly, the charging
system in the motorcycle helps keep the battery fully
charged. If your motorcycle is only used occasion-
ally or for short periods of time, the battery is more
likely to discharge.
Due to their internal composition, batteries contin-
ually self discharge.
The discharge rate depends
on the type of battery and ambient temperature. As
temperatures rise, so does the discharge rate. Ev-
ery 15±C (27±F) doubles the rate.
Electrical accessories, such as digital clocks and
computer memory, also draw current from the bat-
tery even when the engine stops.
Combine such
“engine-stop” draws with hot temperature, and a bat-
tery can go from fully charged to completely dis-
charged in a matter of days.