2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Owners Manual - Page 136
2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 135 Self-discharge Approx. Number of Days From 100% Charged to 100% discharged Lead-Antimony Battery 100 Days 200 Days 550 Days Lead-Calcium Battery 300 Days 600 Days 950 Days 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 or visit buykawasaki.com) at a rate of 1/10th of the battery capacity. If you will not be using your vehicle 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: OptiMate ǿǿǿ Yuasa 1.5 Amp Automatic charger Battery Mate 150-9 If the above chargers are not available, use equivalent one. For more details, ask your Kawasaki dealer. Temperature 40°C (104°F) 25°C (77°F) 0°C (32°F) j Current Drain (Y50-N18L-A) Days from Days from 100% Discharg100% Charged Charged to 50% ing Ampere to 100% Discharged Discharged 7 mA 60 Days 119 Days 10 mA 42 Days 83 Days 15 mA 28 Days 56 Days 20 mA 21 Days 42 Days 30 mA 14 Days 28 Days In extremely cold weather the fluid in an inadequately charged battery can easily freeze, which can crack the case and buckle the plates. A fully charged battery can withstand sub-freezing temperatures with no damage. Battery Sulfation A common cause of battery failure is sulfation.
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