Inspection And Maintenance Of Battery - Sym MaxSym 600i ABS User Manual

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF BATTERY

 This scooter is equipped with a maintenance-free type battery, so it is unnecessary to check and add
electrolyte. Have your scooter checked by SYM Authorized Dealer or Franchised Dealer should any
abnormality is found.
〈Cleaning of battery terminals﹚
Remove the battery terminals and clean if there are
dirt and corrosion on them.
Battery removal procedures are as follows:
Turn ignition switch "OFF", then open the battery
cabinet door, and remove negative cable screw
firstly and disconnect the negative cable. Then,
remove positive cable screw and positive cable.
CAUTION:
 Clean the battery posts with warm water if the posts are eroded and have some white powders on
them.
 If there is an obvious erosion on the terminals, disconnect the cables, then clean the erosion off with
a steel brush or a piece of sandpaper.
 Install battery cable after cleaning and apply a thin coat of grease on the terminals.
 Install battery in reverse order of removal.
 This scooter is equipped with a maintenance-free type battery, so it is unnecessary to check and add
electrolyte. Have your scooter checked by SYM Authorized Dealer or Franchised Dealer should any
abnormality is found.
CAUTION:
 This is a closed type battery. Never remove the caps.
 In order to prevent electrical leakage and self-discharge when the battery sits idle for periods longer
than 15 days, remove the battery from scooter and store it in a well-ventilated and dimly lighted
area. Store battery out of reach of children. If the battery is to be kept on the scooter, disconnect the
battery's negative cable.
 If the battery needs to be replaced, replace with a same closed-type battery (Maintenance-Free).
 Do not disconnect the battery cables from the battery when the engine is running to prevent any
electronic parts from being damaged.
Negative
Positive
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