Checking The Electrolyte Level - APRILIA SCARABEO 50 - 1997 Manual

Carefully read p. 51 (BATTERY).
Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position " ".
Remove the inspection cover, see p. 45
(REMOVING THE INSPECTION COV-
ER).
Unscrew and remove the screw (1).
Rotate the battery cover (2) downwards.
Withdraw the battery from its box.
Disconnect first the negative cable (–)
and then the positive cable (+).
Disconnect the breather pipe (3).
Remove the battery from its compart-
ment and put it on a level surface in a
cool and dry place.
52 use and maintenance Scarabeo 50
Carefully read p. 51 (BATTERY).
Remove the battery from its compart-
ment, see p. 52 (REMOVING THE BAT-
TERY).
Make sure that the fluid level is included
between the two "MIN" and "MAX" notch-
es stamped on the battery side.
Otherwise:
Unscrew and remove the element plugs.

Top up with distilled water only.
Do not exceed the "MAX" mark,
since the electrolyte level in-
creases during the recharge.
Top up by adding distilled water.
Carefully read p. 51 (BATTERY).
Remove the battery from its compart-
ment, see p. 52 (REMOVING THE BAT-
TERY).
Unscrew and remove the element plugs.
Check the electrolyte level, see p. 52
(CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEV-
EL).
Connect the battery with a battery charg-
er.
A recharge with an amperage equal to
1/10th of the battery capacity is recom-
mended.
After the recharging operation, check the
electrolyte level again and if necessary
top up with distilled water.
Replace the element plugs.