APRILIA SCARABEO 125 - PART 2 1999 Manual page 50

To check the electrolyte level, proceed as
follows:
N
Extract the battery case, see p. 53 (EX-
TRACTING THE BATTERY CASE).
N
Make sure that the fluid level is included
between the two "MIN" and "MAX" notch-
es stamped on the battery side. Other-
wise:
N
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.
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use and maintenance Scarabeo 125 - Scarabeo 150
N
Remove the battery, see p. 53 (REMOV-
ING THE BATTERY).
N
Remove the element plugs.
N
Check the electrolyte level, see beside
(CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEV-
EL).
N
Connect the battery with a battery charg-
er.
N
A recharge with an amperage equal to
1/10th of the battery capacity is recom-
mended.
N
After the recharging operation, check the
electrolyte level again and if necessary
top up with distilled water.
N
Put back the element plugs.
CAUTION
Reassemble the battery only 5-10 min-
utes after disconnecting the recharger,
since the battery continues to produce
gas for a short lapse of time.
N
Extract the battery case, see p. 53 (EX-
TRACTING THE BATTERY CASE).
N
Put the battery in its container.
N
Connect the battery breather pipe (1).
CAUTION
Always connect the battery breather
pipe, to prevent the sulphuric acid va-
pours from corroding the electric sys-
tem, painted parts, rubber elements or
gaskets when they exit the breather
pipe itself.
N
Connect, in order, the positive (+) and
negative (–) cable.
N
Cover the terminals of the cables and of
the battery with neutral grease or Vase-
line.
N
Put back the battery case, see p. 53 (EX-
TRACTING THE BATTERY CASE).