APRILIA RS 125 - 1998 Manual page 67

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Carefully read p. 65 (BATTERY).
To check the electrolyte level, proceed as
follows:
Lift the fuel tank, see p. 57 (LIFTING
THE FUEL TANK).
Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with
the two wheels resting on the ground.
Make sure that the fluid level is included
between the two "MIN" and "MAX"
notches stamped on the battery side.
Otherwise:
Remove the battery, see p. 66 (CHECK-
ING AND CLEANING THE TERMI-
NALS).
Remove the element plugs.
a
Top up with distilled water only.
Do not exceed the "MAX" mark,
since the electrolyte level in-
creases during the recharge.
Top up by adding distilled water.
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Carefully read p. 65 (BATTERY).
Remove the battery, see p. 66 (REMOV-
ING THE BATTERY).
Remove the element plugs.
Check the electrolyte level, see beside
( C H EC K IN G TH E E LEC T RO LY TE
LEVEL).
Connect the battery with a battery charg-
er.
A recharge with an amperage equal to
1/10th of the battery capacity is recom-
mended.
After the recharging operation, check the
electrolyte level again and if necessary
top up with distilled water.
Put back the element plugs.
a
Reassemble the battery only 5-10
minutes after disconnecting the
recharge apparatus, since the
battery continues to produce gas for a
short lapse of time.
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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).
Put the battery in its container.
Connect the breather pipe.
a
Always connect the battery
breather pipe, to prevent the sul-
phuric acid vapours from cor-
roding the electric system, painted
parts, rubber elements or gaskets when
they exit the breather pipe itself.
Connect, in order, the positive (+) and
negative (–) cable.
Cover the terminals of the cables and of
the battery with neutral grease or Vase-
line.
Position the coolant expansion tank (2)
correctly.
Tighten the screw (3).
Lower and lock the fuel tank.
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