Battery Assembly - Charge Battery 28 1 2 3 - Malaguti SPIDER MAX RS 500 Service Manual

BATTERY ASSEMBLY
• The battery is placed in the central tunnel.
• To access the battery compartment, first remove the seat (P. 46).
• After suitably charging the battery, apply some adhesive tape, taking off the two protection films placed on the edges
on the adhesive part (P).
• Extract from the battery compartment the wiring with the red cables (+) and the two black cables (-).
• Connect the wiring cable ends to the battery terminals.
Never invert the cables connection.
• Fit the battery inside the compartment.
• Place properly the wiring cables.
Before refitting the removed parts, we suggest to test the "control panel" in order to check the connections are
properly fitted.
• Refit:
- Battery compartment cover
- Dripproofing protection (fuel) and drain hose.
- Fuel filler cap
- Seat
The original battery, supplied by "Malaguti", is a hermetic type (12V - 14A). If replaced, install a battery having the same specifications. In fact, the battery
compartment cannot host a battery with a drain hose.
While checking, servicing, repairing the vehicle, absolutely avoid starting the engine with the electrical system connected (even if only temporarily or for
ignition) to a battery having specifications different from those indicated by "Malaguti".
CHARGE BATTERY
To carry out this operation, we suggest to remove the battery from its compartment and disconnect the cables.
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.
• We recommend recharging with an amperage of 1/10 of the power of the charged battery.
• Refit the battery, taking care to connect the positive cable to the positive pole and the negative cables to the negative pole.
It is important to keep the battery always completely charged; therefore, in winter or when the vehicle is not used, it should be recharged at least once a month.
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.
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