Removal The Battery Cover; Checking And Cleaning Terminals; Removing The Battery - APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 - 2003 Manual

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REMOVAL THE BATTERY
COVER
Carefully read page 73 (BATTERY).
NOTE
Place the vehicle on a flat, hard
surface.
♦ Make sure that the ignition switch is set to
" ".
♦ Lift the saddle, see page 39 (LOCKING/
RELEASING THE SADDLE).
♦ Remove the rug lining the helmet compart-
ment.
♦ Unscrew and remove the two screws (1).
♦ Slide the battery cover (2) out from below,
being careful with the upper tabs (3).
♦ Disconnect the electrical connector (4) for
the helmet compartment lighting.
♦ Remove the battery cover (2).
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CHECKING AND CLEANING
TERMINALS
♦
Remove the battery cover, see alongside
(REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER).
♦ Make sure that the ignition switch is set to
" ".
♦ Make sure that the battery cable terminals
(5) are:
– in good condition (not corroded or en-
crusted with deposits);
– covered with neutral grease or Vaseline.
If necessary:
♦ Disconnect the negative (-) and positive
(+) cables in order.
♦
Clean with a wire brush to remove any
traces of corrosion.
♦ Connect the positive (+) and negative (-)
cables in order.
♦
Coat the terminals with neutral grease or
Vaseline.
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REMOVING THE BATTERY

♦ Remove the battery cover, see alongside
(REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER).
♦ Remove the battery bleed tube (6).
♦ Slide the battery (7) out of its seat, turning it
slightly to the right as shown by the arrow.
♦ Disconnect the negative cable (-) and posi-
tive cable (+), in that order.
♦ Remove the battery (7) completely from its
housing and place it on a flat surface, in
un cool, dry place.
WARNING
The removed battery must be stored in a
safe place and out of the reach of chil-
dren.
♦ Replace the battery cover, see alongside

(REMOVAL THE BATTERY COVER).

CAUTION
Handle with extreme care, since without
bleeding it may leak electrolyte.
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