Check Battery; Cleaning Battery Poles - KYMCO SPADE 150i Owner's Manual

Check Battery

 This vehicle uses a maintenance-free
battery.
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The battery requires no checking or replenishing.
Check battery voltage:
Battery voltage must exceed 12V when checked using
a voltmeter. Remove battery and fully recharge it if
voltage is too low.
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NEVER remove Electrolyte Cover of enclosed battery.
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Self-discharge occurs when leaving the vehicle unused for a
long time, therefore battery power becomes weak. Remove
battery from vehicle and charge it fully. Store the battery in a
well ventilated cool place.
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Remove negative cable of battery if vehicle is to be left
unused for a long time.
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Battery Indicator on Dashboard will light up if battery
voltage gets excessively low. You need to remove and charge
the battery or go to a KYMCO dealer for service.
CAUTION

Cleaning Battery Poles

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For cleaning battery poles, open the seat, remove 1 fixing
screw of battery cover and lift the cover up.
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If battery pole is corroded, remove the battery for cleaning.
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After cleaning, apply a thin layer of grease or Vaseline
on battery poles before installing battery.
CAUTION
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Keep fire away when removing/installing battery.
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Turn off Main Switch before removing battery; remove cable
from Pole first, then
then pole.
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Make sure that any slackened nut of battery pole is properly
tightened.
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Pole. Re-install Pole first,