APRILIA SCARABEO 100 - 1999 Manual page 65

If the vehicle remains unused for more
than fifteen days, it is necessary to re-
charge the battery, in order to prevent its
sulphation, see p. 67 (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. 67 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
If the battery remains on the vehicle, dis-
connect the cables from the terminals.
Carefully read p. 64 (BATTERY).
N
Remove the battery (partial removal),
see p. 66 (REMOVING THE BATTERY).
N
Make sure that the cable terminals (1)
and the battery terminals (2) are:
– in good conditions (and not corroded
or covered with deposits);
– covered with special grease or Vase-
line.
If necessary:
N
Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position " ".
N
Disconnect first the negative (–) and then
the positive cable (red) (+).
N
Brush with a wire brush to eliminate any
sign of corrosion.
N
Reconnect first the positive (red) (+) and
then the negative cable (–).
N
Cover the terminals with special grease
or Vaseline.
N
Put back the battery, see p. 67 (IN-
STALLING THE BATTERY).
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