Battery Installation; Spark Plug - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

Routine maintenance operations

BATTERY INSTALLATION

• Remove the battery cover, see (REMOVING THE
BATTERY COVER).
• Place the battery in its housing.
CAUTION
Always connect the battery bleed to the prevent
escaping sulfuric acid fumes from corroding the
electrical system, painted parts, rubber parts or
gaskets.
• Connect the positive (+) and negative (–) cables,
in that order.
• Coat the terminals with neutral grease or Vaseline.
• Connect the battery bleed tube (1).
• Replace the battery cover, see (REMOVING THE
BATTERY COVER).

SPARK PLUG

Carefully read (MAINTENANCE).
Check the spark plug every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) and
replace every 7,500 mi (12,000 Km).
Periodically remove the spark plug, clean to remove
carbon deposits, and replace if necessary.
To access the spark plug:
• Remove the left inspection cover, see (REMOV-
ING THE RIGHT AND LEFT INSPECTION COV-
ERS).
To remove and clean:
WARNING
Before proceeding to the next steps, let the engine
and muffler cool to ambient temperature, to avoid
burns.
• Move the coolant hose (1) for better access.
• Disconnect the cap (2) of the spark plug high
voltage cable.
• Remove all traces of dirt from the base of the
spark plug, then use the wrench provided in the
tool kit to unscrew and extract it from its seat,
being careful not to allow any dust or other sub-
stances into the cylinder.
• Make sure that the electrode and center porcelain
of the spark plug are free of carbon deposits or
any signs of corrosion. Clean if necessary with
special spark plug cleansers, using a wire and/or
metal brush.
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