APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual page 230

CHASSIS
7.1.9 REMOVING THE BATTERY
Carefully read 1.3.9 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION), and 2.4 (BATTERY).
NOTE
Removing the battery will reset the functions:
digital clock and red line setting
To restore these functions, see 2.3 (MULTIFUNCTION
COMPUTER).
Set the ignition switch to "
Remove the saddle, see 7.1.1 (REMOVING THE
SADDLE).
Unscrew and remove the screw (1) on the negative
terminal (-).
Move the negative cable (2) to one side.
Pull back the red rubber boot (3).
Unscrew and remove the screw (4) on the positive
terminal (+).
Move the positive cable (5) to one side.
WARNING
Do not force electrical cables.
Remove the start relay (6).
Unscrew and remove the screw (7).
Tightening torque for screw (7): 3.6 ftlb (5 Nm).
Lift the bracket (8) holding the battery in place.
Firmly grasp the battery (9) and lift it out of its
compartment.
DANGER
Once it has been removed, store the battery in a safe
place and out of reach of children.
Store the battery on a flat surface and in a cool, dry
place.
WARNING
When reassembling, first connect the positive cable
(+), then the negative cable (-).
When reassembling, the battery (9) must be placed in
its compartment with the terminals facing towards the
back of the vehicle.
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