1982-1983 Official Honda ATC 200E Big Red Shop Manual, Page 176Get this manual
ATC200E
BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
BATTERY HOLDER
BATTERY
REMOVAL
Remove the seatRemove the battery holderDisconnec the ground cable at the battery Disconn ec the positive cable at the battery Remo ve the battery
TESTING SPECIFIC GRAVITY
T est each cell with hydrometerSPECIFIC GRAVITY1270.290 (20'S8' F) 1.2701.290 Below 1.260 Fully charged Undercharged
NOTE The battery must be recharged if the specific gravity is below 1.230 The specific gravity varies with the temperature as shown in the accompanying ableReplace the battery if sulfation is evident or if the space below the cell plates is filled with sediment