Honda 31500-SF1-A1100M Battery Assembly (80D26R-Mf)

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The battery's surface charge must be removed before accurate voltage measurements can be made, so turn On the high beams for ten seconds, then turn them Off, let the vehicle stand for two minutes. Check the battery state of charge by visually inspecting the indicator eye on the top of the battery, if the indicator eye is clear, charge the battery. Perform an open voltage circuit test using a digital voltmeter and a battery load test using a special battery load testing tool. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal, disconnect the positive battery cable, remove the battery retainer bolt and retainer, lift the battery off the battery tray and remove the battery insulator. Inspect the tray, retainer brackets and related fasteners for corrosion or damage, clean and service the battery and cables, and if replacing the battery, make sure it is identical to yours with the same dimensions, amperage rating, cold cranking amps rating, etc. Installation is the reverse of removal, connect the positive cable first and the negative cable last, and apply a light coating of petroleum jelly or grease to the connections to help prevent corrosion.

Battery maintenance is crucial for one to be able to start the vehicle reliably. In a ventilated area, always be in a position of not having ignited things, the engine off and with a negative terminal disconnected. One should handle its sulfuric acid with care while putting on goggles, gloves, and old clothes. Applying warm water with baking soda will help clean out any residue on the battery and clamps after which it should be checked for damages or corrosion before attaching the new filter gasket. It is important that the battery tray is in good condition and the clamp bolts are tight enough. Slow charging requires a trickle charger rated at one or two amps, while higher-rate chargers need to have their battery temperature monitored. Measure specific gravity using a hydrometer if the battery has removable cell caps; use a voltmeter if there's no built-in hydrometer in batteries.

550 CCA