Inspection And Maintenance Of Battery - Sym HD 200 EVO Owner's Manual

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF BATTERY

This scooter is equipped with a maintenance-free type battery, so it is unnecessary to check or
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electrolyte. Have your scooter checked by SYM Authorized Dealer or Franchised Dealer should any
abnormality be found.
Ÿ Remove the battery terminals and clean if there is dirt or corrosion on them.
NOTICE:
Battery removal procedures are as follows:
Ÿ First turn ignition switch "OFF," then remove the negative cable screw and disconnect the negative
cable, then remove the positive cable screw and positive cable and remove battery.
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To install the battery, reverse the procedures of the removal of the battery.
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CAUTION:
Ÿ Keep the scooter's battery clean. If the battery's posts are corroded and/or are covered with white
powder clean them with warm water.
Ÿ If there is obvious corrosion on the battery terminals, disconnect the battery cables and remove the
corrosion with a steel brush.
Ÿ If the battery needs to be replaced, replace with a same closed-type battery (Maintenance-Free).
CAUTION:
Ÿ This scooter uses a sealed type (Maintenance-Free) battery; never remove the battery caps.
Ÿ In order to prevent electrical leakage and self-discharge when the battery sits idle for long periods of
time, remove the battery from scooter and store it in a well-ventilated and dimly lighted area. Store
battery out of reach of children. If the battery is to be kept on the scooter, disconnect the battery's
negative cable.
Ÿ Replace the battery cables after cleaning and apply a thin coat of grease to the battery terminals
when reconnecting the same.
Ÿ Do not disconnect the battery cables from the battery when the engine is running to prevent any
electronic parts from being damaged.
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