TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Owner's Manual page 68

SELF - MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
BATTERY
To ensure better performance and long life of battery,
you are requested to follow the steps given bellow:
1. Remove the cover frame R (refer page no. 52).
2. Check the battery voltage. If the voltage measured
is less than 12.4V, charge the battery using TVS
Motor Company Limited recommended battery
charger only at TVS Motor Company Authorised
Main Dealer / Authorised Dealer.
3. Adding any additional electrical accessories other
than TVS Motor Company recommended ones,
may lead to disqualification of warranty coverage.
4. While connecting the terminals, observe the
correct polarity. Connect the red wire to the '+'
terminal and black wire to the '--' terminal of the
battery.
5. Apply petroleum jelly to the terminals to avoid
corrosion.
Incase of any abnormality or for removal of battery
from the vehicle, contact TVS Motor Company Main
Dealer / Authorised Dealer.
Caution
Never check the battery charge by shorting the terminals.
Always connect the positive terminal first (red wire) and
then negative (black wire) to avoid sparking.
The inversion of the battery wires can damage the
battery and the recharging system.
If the motorcycle is to remain unused for a long time (a
month or longer), it is advisable to disconnect the battery
cables or have the battery removed by skilled personnel.
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