NSR 150 SP Owner's Manual: Battery

BATTERY

(Refer to the maintenance precautions)

If the motorcycle is operated with insufficient battery electrolyte, suffocation and battery plate damage will occur. If rapid loss of electrolyte is experienced, or if your battery seems to be weak, causing slow starting or other electrical problems, see your authorized Honda dealer.

CAUTION:

• When checking the battery electrolyte level or adding distilled water, make sure the breather tube is connect to the battery breather outlet.
• Use only distilled water in the battery. Tap water will shorten the service Iife of the battery.
• Filling the battery above the UPPER LEVEL line may cause the electrolyte to overflow, resulting in corrosion to engine or frame parts. Immediately wash off any spilled electrolyte.
• The battery breather tube must be routed as shown on the label. Do not bend or twist the breather tube. A bent or kinked breather.

WARNING

• The battery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes away. Provide adequate ventilation when charging or using the battery in an enclosed space.
• The battery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Contact with skin or eyes may cause serve burns. Wear protective clothing and a face shield.
• If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water.
• If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately.
• Electrolyte "is poisonous.
• If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and call a physician.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Battery electrolyte :

The battery (1) is behind the right side cover. Check the electrolyte level with the motorcycle in an upright position on level ground. The electrolyte must be maintained between the UPPER (2) and LOWER (3) level marks on the side of the battery. If the electrolyte level is low, remove the battery and remove the battery filler caps. Carefully add distilled water to the UPPER level mark, using a small syringe or plastic funnel.

Battery removal :

1.    Remove the right side cover

2.    Disconnect the negative (-) terminal lead (4) from the battery.

3.    Open the terminal cover (5), then disconnect the positive (+) terminal lead (6).

4.    Remove the battery band (7) and open the battery cover (8).

5.    Remove the battery (1).