APRILIA RS 125 - 1998 Manual page 66

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Carefully read p. 65 (BATTERY).
Lift the fuel tank, see p. 57 (LIFTING
THE FUEL TANK).
Make sure that the cable terminals (1)
and the battery terminals (2) are:
– in good conditions (and not corroded
or covered with deposits);
– covered with neutral grease or Vase-
line.
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use and maintenance RS 125
If necessary:
Make sure that the ignition switch is in
m
position " ".
Disconnect first the negative (–) and then
the positive cable (+).
Brush with a wire brush to eliminate any
sign of corrosion.
Reconnect first the positive (+) and then
the negative cable (–).
Cover the terminals of the cables and of
the battery with neutral grease or Vase-
line.
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To remove the battery it is nec-
essary to set the digital clock
function to zero. To reset the digital
clock, see p. 17 (MULTIFUNCTION
COMPUTER).
Carefully read p. 65 (BATTERY).
Make sure that the ignition switch is in
m
position " ".
Lift the fuel tank, see p. 57 (LIFTING
THE FUEL TANK).
Disconnect first the negative (–) and then
the positive cable (+).
Remove the battery breather pipe (3).
Unscrew and remove the screw (4).
Move the coolant expansion tank (5).
Remove the battery from its compart-
ment and put it on a flat surface, in a cool
and dry place.
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Once it has been removed, the
battery must be stored in a safe
place and kept away from chil-
dren.