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N
Replace the battery cover (6).
N
Screw the screw (5).
N
Replace the left side panel, see p. 81
(REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT
SIDE PANELS).
Carefully read p. 87 (BATTERY).
To check the electrolyte level, proceed as
follows:
NOTE
Carry out these checks only on a
firm, flat surface such as a concrete garage
floor.
N
Remove the left side panel, see p. 81
(REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT
SIDE PANELS).
N
Unscrew and remove the screw (5).
N
Remove the battery cover (6).
N
Make sure that the fluid level falls be-
tween the "MIN" and "MAX" notches
stamped on the side of the battery. If it
does not:
N
Remove the battery, see p. 88 (REMOV-
ING THE BATTERY).
N
Remove the battery plugs.
CAUTION
Top up with distilled water only. Do not
exceed the "MAX" mark, since the elec-
trolyte level increases during the re-
charge.
N
Top up by adding distilled water.
Carefully read p. 87 (BATTERY).
N
Remove the battery, see p. 88 (REMOV-
ING THE BATTERY).
N
Remove the battery plugs.
WARNING
The battery gives off noxious and explo-
sive gases; keep it away from flames,
sparks, cigarettes and any other source
of heat.
During recharging or use, make sure
that the room is properly ventilated and
avoid inhaling the gases released dur-
ing the recharging.
N
Check the electrolyte level, see beside
(CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEV-
EL).
N
Connect the battery charger to the bat-
tery.
N
Charge the battery using a battery charg-
er with a current capacity of no greater
than 1/10th the capacity of the battery,
see p. 100 (TECHNICAL DATA).
N
After the recharging operation, check the
electrolyte level again and if necessary
top up with distilled water.
CAUTION
Do not replace the battery plugs until 10
minutes after disconnecting the charg-
er, since the battery continues to pro-
duce gas after the charger is removed.
N
Replace the battery plugs.
Carefully read p. 87 (BATTERY).
N
Check the charge of the battery, see be-
side (RECHARGING THE BATTERY).
N
Make sure that the ignition switch (4) is
m
in the "
" (OFF) position.
N
Remove the left side panel, see p. 81
(REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT
SIDE PANELS).
N
Unscrew and remove the screw (5).
N
Remove the battery cover (6).
N
Put the battery in its container.
N
Connect the battery breather tube (7).
CAUTION
Reconnect the battery breather tube (7),
see p. 87 (BATTERY).
N
Connect, in order, the positive red (+)
and negative (–) cable.
N
Cover the terminals of the cables and of
the battery with neutral grease or Vase-
line.
N
Replace the red protection rubber (1).
N
Replace the battery cover (6).
N
Screw and tighten the screw (5).
N
Replace the left side panel, see p. 81
(REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT
SIDE PANELS).
use and maintenance Pegaso 650
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89
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