Battery - KYMCO VITALITY 50 Manual

16
. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

BATTERY

BATTERY REMOVAL
1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Remove the screw (1).
3. Push the two retainer clips (2) and
remove the battery cover (3)
4. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal lead
(1) from the battery first, then disconnect
the positive (+) terminal lead (2).
5. Remove the battery.
• This model adopts the battery which
needs no refilling of distilled water.
• When cleaning the terminals, remove
the screws attaching the battery cover
on the footboard and then open the
battery cover.
• When battery terminals are corroded,
take out the battery for cleaning.
• After cleaning, apply a thin coat of
grease or vaseline to battery terminals
and then install the battery.
• Never open the closed-type battery electrolyte cap.
• If the scooter will not be used for a long time, the battery will discharge electricity by itself.
Remove the battery and put it in a cool place after it is fully charged to prevent electricity leakage.
• If the scooter will not be used for a long time, remove the negative (-) terminal.
• Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks near the battery while removing and installing it.
• Turn off the ignition switch before removal or installation. The negative (-) terminal shall be
removed first and the positive (+) terminal shall be installed first.
• Tighten the loose terminal nuts securely.
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