2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Owners Manual - Page 132

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130 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Battery Sulfation A common cause of battery failure is sulfation. Sulfation occurs when the battery is left in a discharged condition for an extended time. Sulfate is a normal by product of the chemical reactions within a battery. But when continuous discharge allows the sulfate to crystallize in the cells, the battery plates become permanently damaged and will not hold a charge. Battery failure due to sulfation is not warrantable. Battery Maintenance It is the owner's responsibility to keep the battery fully charged. Failure to do so can lead to battery failure and leave you stranded. If you are riding your vehicle infrequently, inspect the battery voltage weekly using a voltmeter. If it drops below 12.6 volts, the battery should be charged using an appropriate charger (check with your Kawasaki dealer). If you will not be using the motorcycle for longer than two weeks, the battery should be charged using an appropriate charger. Do not use an automotive-type quick charger that may overcharge the battery and damage it. Kawasaki-recommended chargers are Battery Mate 150-9 OptiMate PRO 4-S/PRO S/PRO 2 Yuasa MB-2040/2060 Christie C10122S If the above chargers are not available, use equivalent one. For more details, ask your Kawasaki dealer. Battery Charging Remove the battery from the motorcycle (see Battery Removal). •

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130
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Battery Sulfation
A common cause of battery failure is
sulfation.
Sulfation occurs when the battery is
left in a discharged condition for an ex-
tended time.
Sulfate is a normal by
product of the chemical reactions within
a battery.
But when continuous dis-
charge allows the sulfate to crystallize
in the cells, the battery plates become
permanently damaged and will not hold
a charge. Battery failure due to sulfa-
tion is not warrantable.
Battery Maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to keep
the battery fully charged. Failure to do
so can lead to battery failure and leave
you stranded.
If you are riding your vehicle infre-
quently,
inspect the battery voltage
weekly using a voltmeter.
If it drops
below 12.6 volts, the battery should be
charged using an appropriate charger
(check with your Kawasaki dealer).
If you will not be using the motorcy-
cle for longer than two weeks,
the
battery should be charged using an
appropriate charger. Do not use an au-
tomotive-type quick charger that may
overcharge the battery and damage it.
Kawasaki-recommended
chargers
are
Battery Mate 150-9
OptiMate PRO 4-S/PRO S/PRO 2
Yuasa MB-2040/2060
Christie C10122S
If the above chargers are not avail-
able, use equivalent one.
For more details, ask your Kawasaki
dealer.
Battery Charging
•
Remove the battery from the motor-
cycle (see Battery Removal).