Checking battery acid level, adding distilled water if necessary (BMW F650GS)
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(Inspections II, III and IV)
Remove left, right and centre covers.
Check the battery fluid level.
The battery fluid level must be between maximum "UPPER LEVEL" and minimum "LOWER LEVEL".
Open the battery caps.
(The source is located on a website: MotoInstruction)
Top up with distilled water until the fluid level reaches the "UPPER LEVEL" mark.
Replace the battery caps securely.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Warning! Battery acid is highly caustic. Protect your eyes, face, hands, clothing and the paintwork.
Checking battery acid level
Remove left, right and centre covers.
Check the battery fluid level.
The battery fluid level must be between maximum "UPPER LEVEL" and minimum "LOWER LEVEL".
Adding distilled water
Open the battery caps.
Caution!
Use only distilled water to top up the acid level in the battery. Never top up with diluted sulphuric acid.
(The source is located on a website: MotoInstruction)
Top up with distilled water until the fluid level reaches the "UPPER LEVEL" mark.
Replace the battery caps securely.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
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