Battery; Cleaning And Checking Battery Terminals And Lead Connections - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual

BATTERY

R e a d p a g e 5 9 ( M A I N T E N A N C E )
carefully.
WARNING
Fire hazard!
Keep fuel and other flammable products
away from electric components.
Never invert the battery cables.
Ensure that the ignition switch is in the
"" position before connecting or
disconnecting the battery, otherwise
some components might damage.
Connect the positive cable (+) first and
then the negative cable (-).
Disconnect in the reverse order.
1
2
3
NOTE
This vehicle is fitted with a
maintenance-free battery which seldom
needs inspecting and may need charging
from time to time.
CLEANING AND CHECKING
BATTERY TERMINALS AND LEAD
CONNECTIONS
Read page 97 (BATTERY) carefully.
Ensure the ignition switch is in the ""
u
position.
Remove the rider saddle, see page 80
u
(REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).
Slide the red protective cap (1) aside.
u
Check that battery lead connections (2)
u
and battery terminals (3) are:
√ in good condition (free from corrosion or
any deposits);
√ coated with neutral grease or Vaseline.
2
2
2
If needed:
Remove the battery, see page 98
u
(BATTERY REMOVAL).
Clean off any corrosion deposits from the
u
b a t t e r y l e a d c o n n e c t i o n s ( 2 ) a n d
terminals (3) using a wire brush.
Refit the battery,
u
(INSTALLING THE BATTERY).
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see page 100
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