Malaguti Centro 125 Service Manual page 25

125 i.e. - 160 i.e.
BATTERY (12V-9AH)
The battery housing is located in the central tunnel.
BATTERY ASSEMBLY (PRE-DELIVERY OPERATION)
• Take the battery that has been previously charged
• Apply the adhesive strip (A) supplied in the kit, by removing the
protective film located on the end of the adhesive area, shown
by the arrows (P).
• Remove the 30 A general protection fuse (F).
• Unscrew the three screws (V3) and remove the central panel
under the seat.
• Remove the battery fastening cover by removing the screws
(V2).
• Insert the battery, ensuring it fits in its housing.
• Connect the battery to the cables
- positive pole (+) RED/BLUE wires
- negative pole (-) BLACK wires
• Properly tighten the battery clamps.
• Properly position the battery clamps.
• Replace the previously removed 30 A general protection fuse in
its place.
• Check that the battery and cables are properly positioned; then
remount the battery fastening cover.
• Remount the central panel under the seat.
CHARGE BATTERY
• To carry out this operation, it is advisable to remove the battery
from its housing, unless the special electrical outlet is used.
• Disconnect cables.
• It is a good rule to recharge using amperage that is equal to
1/10 of the power of the battery charger.
• Remount the battery, paying attention to connect the positive
cable (red/blue) to the + pole and the negative cable to the -
pole.
• Properly tighten the battery clamps.
• It is important that the battery always remains fully charged;
therefore, during the winter months or when the vehicle remains
unused, it should be recharged at least once a month.
NEVER invert the cable connections.
Do not use the battery without the battery
inserted and connected to wires of the main
harness. This could cause breakdowns and
short circuits in the electrical system and
components.
It is advisable to use gloves and protective
eyewear, when the battery must be removed from
its housing; for example, when it needs to be
recharged.
A
F
P
B
F. 37
F. 38
Danger of explosion! Do not use open
flames (lighters, matchsticks, etc.).
The battery contains highly toxic sulphuric
acid. Avoid contact with the eyes, skin, and
clothes. Keep the battery out of reach from
children.
If for charging/ maintenance of the
battery the special electrical outlet
connection is used (B), open the battery
case to permit proper ventilation.
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V
3
F. 39
V
2
F. 40
F. 41