Removing The Battery; Checking The Electrolyte Level - APRILIA SCARABEO 50 I.E-100 4T - 2001 Manual

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REMOVING THE BATTERY

Carefully read page 72 (BATTERY).
ACCESS TO BATTERY
Make sure that the ignition switch is in po-
sition " ".
Lift the saddle, see page 24 (UNLOCKING
/ LOCKING THE SADDLE).
Remove the battery cover (1).
CAUTION
The battery is connected to the electrical
wires. Do not force the wires while remov-
ing the battery.
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COMPLETE REMOVAL
Disconnect first the negative (-) and then
the positive cable (red) (+).
Detach the breather pipe.
Remove the battery from its compartment
and put it on a flat surface, in a cool and
dry place.
WARNING
Once it has been removed, the battery
must be stored in a safe place and kept
away from children.
CHECKING
THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Carefully read page 72 (BATTERY).
Remove the battery (see REMOVING THE
BATTERY).
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MIN
Make sure that the fluid level is included
between the two "MIN" and "MAX" notches
stamped on the battery side.
Otherwise:
Unscrew and remove the element plugs.
CAUTION
Top up with distilled water only.
Do not exceed the "MAX" mark, since the
electrolyte level increases during the re-
charge.
Top up by adding distilled water.
CAUTION
After topping up, put back the element
plugs in the correct position.
Put back the element plugs.