Checking; The Electrolyte Level; Checking The Electrolyte Level; Recharging The Battery - APRILIA RS 125 - 2006 Manual

CHECKING

THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

Carefully read page 64 (BATTERY).
To check the electrolyte level, proceed as
follows:
u
Lift the fuel tank,
(REMOVING THE LOWER FAIRING).
u
Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with
the two wheels resting on the ground.
u
Make sure that the fluid level is included
between the two "MIN" and "MAX"
notches stamped on the battery side.
Otherwise:
u
Remove the battery,
(CHECKING AND CLEANING THE
TERMINALS).
u
Remove the element plugs.
Top up with distilled water only.
Do not exceed the "MAX" mark,
s i n c e t h e e l e c t r o l y t e l e v e l
increases during the recharge.
u
Top up by adding distilled water.

RECHARGING THE BATTERY

Carefully read page 64 (BATTERY).
u
Remove the battery,
(REMOVING THE BATTERY).
u
Remove the element plugs.
66 use and maintenance RS 125
see page 57
2
u
Check the electrolyte level, see beside
( C H E C K I N G T H E E LE C T R O L Y T E
see page 65
LEVEL).
u
Connect the battery with a battery
charger.
u
A recharge with an amperage equal to
1 / 1 0 t h o f t h e b a t t e r y c a p a c i t y i s
recommended.
u
After the recharging operation, check the
electrolyte level again and if necessary
top up with distilled water.
u
Put back the element plugs.
Reassemble the battery only 5-10
minutes after disconnecting the
recharge apparatus, since the
battery continues to produce gas for a
short lapse of time.
see page 65

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Carefully read page 64 (BATTERY).
u
Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position " ".
u
Lift the fuel
1
(REMOVING THE LOWER FAIRING).
u
Put the battery in its container.
u
Connect the breather pipe.
Always connect the battery
3
breather pipe, to prevent the
sulphuric acid vapours from
corroding the electric system, painted
parts, rubber elements or gaskets when
they exit the breather pipe itself.
u
Connect, in order, the positive (+) and
negative (–) cable.
u
Cover the terminals of the cables and of
the battery with neutral grease or
Vaseline.
u
Position the coolant expansion tank (2)
correctly.
u
Tighten the screw (3).
u
Lower and lock the fuel tank.
tank, see page 57