Battery; Battery Safety Rules; Instructions For Battery Use; Removing The Battery - Ducati SCRAMBLER 800 Workshop Manual

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Battery

Before carrying out any operations on the battery, keep in mind the safety standards. When under charge,

batteries produce explosive gases. Keep batteries away from heat sources, sparks or open flames.

The battery is a sealed, maintenance-free type and therefore requires no special installation procedure.

Never try to open the battery as it is sealed, it does not require maintenance operations or to be filled in

with acid or other types of liquids. Consequently, it does not need any operation upon its installation on the

Always keep the battery clean. Apply grease around the battery terminals to prevent corrosion.

Never remove the valve cover located on top of the cover. If the block, cover or terminals are broken or if

the valve cover has been tampered with, IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE BATTERY.

If the motorcycle is left unused for more than 30 days, remove the battery and store it in a safe, cool

The battery gives off explosive gases; never cause sparks or allow naked flames and cigarettes near the

battery. Check that during the battery charge, the area ventilation is adequate and that the ambient

temperature is lower than 40 °C (104 °F). Do not try to open the battery: it does not require to be filled

with acid or other types of fluids.

Always charge the battery before the first operation and after long storage periods – such as before selling

the vehicle.

Remove the seat

(Removing the

Remove belt (1) that retains battery (2). Loosen screw (3). Move cover (4) to reach the battery (2).