Battery - APRILIA SPORTCITY 125 - 2004 Manual

To remove and clean the spark plug:
WARNING
Before carrying out the following opera-
tions, let the engine and the silencer
cool down to ambient temperature, in
order to avoid burns.
Pull the cap (4) off the spark plug (5).
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Remove all the dirt from the base of the
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spark plug, then unscrew it with the
spanner you will find in the tool kit and
extract it from its seat, taking care that
neither dust nor other substances enter
the cylinder.
Make sure that there are neither carbon
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deposits, nor corrosion marks on the
electrode and on the central part; if nec-
essary, clean them with the special
cleaners for spark plugs, with an iron
wire and/or a metal brush.
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Energetically blow some air, in order to
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prevent the removed residues from get-
ting into the engine.
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Change the spark plug if it shows cracks
on the insulating material, corroded elec-
trodes or excessive deposits.
Check the electrode gap with a feeler
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gauge.
The gap must be 0.7 – 0.8 mm;
if necessary, adjust it, carefully bending
the earth electrode.
Make sure that the washer is in good con-
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dition. Fit the washer and screw the spark
plug finger-tight to avoid damaging the
thread.
Tighten using the spanner supplied with
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the tool kit. Screw in each spark plug by
one half turn to compress the washer.
Spark plug tightening torque:
18 Nm (1.8 kgm).
The spark plug must be tightened firmly,
otherwise the engine may overheat and
severe damage may occur.
Use recommended spark plugs only, see
page 55 (TECHNICAL DATA). A spark
plug of the wrong rating may shorten
e n g i n e l i f e a n d c a u s e l o s s o f
performance.
Position the spark plug cap properly, to
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prevent it coming off due to engine vibra-
tion.
Refit the central inspection cover, see
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page 41 (REMOVING THE BATTERY-
FUSE COMPARTMENT COVER).
CAUTION

BATTERY

C a r e f u l l y r e a d p a g e 3 3 ( M A I N T E -
NANCE).
Check the terminal tightening after the first
1000 km (625 mi) and every 6000 km
(3750 mi).
WARNING
Risk of fire.
Keep fuel and other flammable sub-
stances away from electric compo-
nents.
Battery fluid is toxic, caustic and corro-
sive; it contains sulphuric acid and con-
tact with skin will cause severe burns.
Wear protective clothing and a face or
eye protection before servicing the bat-
tery.
In case of contact with skin, rinse with
plenty of fresh water.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse with
plenty of water for fifteen minutes and
immediately contact an eye specialist
without delay.
If battery fluid is accidentally swal-
lowed, drink abundant water or milk,
then continue with magnesia milk or
vegetable oil and seek medical advice
immediately.
The battery gives off explosive gases
and must be kept away from flames and
sources of ignition or heat; do not
smoke near the battery.