Removing The Battery - APRILIA SCARABEO 100 - 1999 Manual

Carefully read p. 64 (BATTERY).
PARTIAL REMOVAL
N
Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position " ".
N
Remove the inspection cover, see p. 58
(REMOVING THE INSPECTION COV-
ER).
N
Unscrew and remove the screw (1).
N
Rotate the battery cover (2) downwards.
CAUTION
The battery is connected with the elec-
tric cables. Do not force the cables
while removing it.
N
Withdraw the battery from its box.
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COMPLETE REMOVAL
N
Disconnect first the negative cable (–)
and then the positive cable (+).
N
Disconnect the breather pipe (3).
N
Remove the battery from its compart-
ment and put it on a level surface in a
cool and dry place.
WARNING
After removal, the battery must be
stored in a safe place and kept away
from children.
Carefully read p. 64 (BATTERY).
N
Remove the battery (partial removal),
see p. 66 (REMOVING THE BATTERY).
N
Make sure that the fluid level is included
between the two "MIN" and "MAX" notch-
es stamped on the battery side.
Otherwise:
N
Unscrew and remove the element plugs.
CAUTION
Top up with distilled water only. Do not
exceed the "MAX" mark, since the elec-
trolyte level increases during the re-
charge.
N
Top up by adding distilled water.
CAUTION
After topping up, put back the element
plugs in the correct position.
N
Put back the element plugs.