APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual page 31

Periodic Maintenance Operations
CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE
LEVEL
Carefully read (BATTERY).
To check the electrolyte level, proceed as follows:
Remove the battery (REMOVING THE BATTERY).
Make sure that the fluid level is included between the
two "MIN" and "MAX" notches stamped on the battery
side.
Other-wise:
CAUTION
Remove the element plugs.
Top up with distilled water only.
Do not exceed the "MAX" mark, since the electro-
lyte level increases during the recharge.
Top up by adding distilled water.
RECHARGING THE BATTERY
Read through the paragraph BATTERY.
IMPORTANT
When the battery is almost com-
pletely discharged, a vibrating sound is heard from the
starting relay when the start button " ", is pressed.
IMPORTANT
To avoid damage to the battery, never
remove the plugs.
CAUTION
When recharging or using the battery, ensure that
the place is adequately ventilated. Avoid inhaling
the fumes released during recharge.
Turn on the battery charger.
Recharge
(amperes)
Normal
Fast
2-8
Voltage Time
(hours)
1.2 8 - 10
12 0.5
Release 00
MAX
MIN
2000-11
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