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CAUTION
If this vehicle is not used for more than
twenty days, remove the 30A fuses (2),
see p. 104 (CHANGING FUSES). This
will prevent the discharge of the battery
caused by the slight current consump-
tion of the multifunction computer.
NOTE
The removal of the 30A fuses will
cause the digital clock and the red line set-
ting to go to zero. To reset these functions,
see p. 32 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUT-
ER).
Carefully read p. 106 (BATTERY).
If your vehicle remains unused for more
than a couple of weeks, it will be neces-
sary to "trickle charge" the battery, to pre-
vent battery damage, see p. 108 (RE-
CHARGING THE BATTERY).
N
Remove the battery, see p. 107 (RE-
MOVING THE BATTERY), and put it in a
cool, dry place.
N
The best way to prevent battery deteriora-
tion is to constantly leave a "trickle" charg-
er with a capacity of about 1/10th amp at-
tached. These chargers are ver y
economically available from your Local
aprilia Dealer, and will ensure that your
battery always remains in tip top condition.
N
If this cannot be done, charge the battery
for about 30 minutes using a battery
charger with a current capacity of no
greater than 1/10th the capacity of the
battery, see p. 108 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
It is important to check the charge periodi-
cally (about once a month), during the win-
ter or when the vehicle remains unused, in
order to prevent the deterioration of the
battery.
N
Recharge it completely with a normal
charge, see p. 108 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
N
While we recommend removing the bat-
tery from the vehicle, if you must leave it
in your vehicle, disconnect both battery
cables.
Carefully read p. 106 (BATTERY).
N
Make sure that the ignition switch (1) is
in "
" (OFF) position.
N
Remove the rider saddle, see p. 94 (RE-
MOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).
N
Remove the red protection rubber (3).
N
Make sure that the cable terminals (4)
(5) and the battery terminals (6) (7) are:
– in good conditions (and not corroded or
covered with deposits);
– covered with neutral grease or Vaseline.
If it is necessary to clean the battery termi-
nals:
N
Remove the battery, see p. 107 (RE-
MOVING THE BATTERY).
N
Brush with a wire brush to eliminate any
sign of corrosion.
N
Install the battery, see p. 108 (INSTALL-
ING THE BATTERY).
Carefully read p. 106 (BATTERY).
NOTE
The removal of the battery will
cause the digital clock and the red line set-
ting to go to zero. To reset these functions,
see p. 32 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUT-
ER).
N
Make sure that the ignition switch (1) is
in "
" (OFF) position.
N
Remove the rider saddle, see p. 94 (RE-
MOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).
N
Unscrew and remove the screw (8).
N
Remove the battery braket (9) that locks
the battery.
N
Remove the red protection rubber (3).
N
Disconnect first the negative (–) cable
terminal (5) and then the positive red (+)
cable terminal (4).
N
Remove the battery (10) from its com-
partment and put it on a flat surface, in a
cool and dry place.
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