Royal Enfield Bullet 500 2017 Manual page 122

MINOR MAINTENANCE TIPS
BATTERY & MAINTENANCE
 The motorcycle is provided with
12V - 14 AH.
 Periodically check the Battery for
- Cleanliness and corrosion free
terminals.
- Electrolyte level in each cell.
- If electrolyte level is low, top up only with distilled
water.
REMOVAL OF BATTERY FROM THE MOTORCYCLE
 Insert the key into the battery cover
lock, turn clock wise and hold.
 Remove the battery
outwards while releasing the
cover from the lock peg on top.
 Disconnect both the terminal wires.
(positive and negative)
 Remove the rubber straps and take
out the Battery
ASSEMBLY OF BATTERY ON MOTORCYCLE
 Locate the battery in the carrier.
 Secure the battery to the carrier with the rubber strap.
 Connect the -VE and +VE terminals to
 Position the battery cover over the lugs
 Turn the key anticlockwise and push
 Release Key and remove from the lock.
cover
C A U T I O N
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the respective cables and smear
petroleum jelly on the terminals.
on top and close the cover.
the lock into the locator and turn the key clockwise
such that the cover is locked in position.
Do not use battery with low electrolyte level as the
battery internals will get damaged.