Removing The Battery Cover; Checking And Cleaning The Battery Lead Connections And Terminals; Removing The Battery - APRILIA SCARABEO 500 - 2002 Manual

REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER

Read page 59 (BATTERY).
NOTE
Place the vehicle on firm and
level ground.
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Open the glove compartment (1), see
page 24 (GLOVE COMPARTMENT).
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The battery has a snap-on cover (2).
Prise off the cover with a screwdriver,
but proceed gently to avoid damage.
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Remove the battery cover (2).
60 use and maintenance Scarabeo 500
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CHECKING AND CLEANING THE
BATTERY LEAD CONNECTIONS
AND TERMINALS
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Remove the battery cover, page 60
(REMOVING THE BATTERY) at the
side.
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Ensure that the ignition switch is in the
" " position.
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Make sure that the battery lead connections
(3) and the battery terminals (4) are:
– in good condition (i.e. show no corrosion
deposits);
– coated with neutral grease or Vaseline.
If necessary:
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disconnect the negative cable (-) first
and then the positive (+) cable.
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Clean off any corrosion deposits with a
wire brush.
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Reconnect the positive cable (+) first and
then the negative cable (-).
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Coat the battery lead connections and
terminals with neutral grease or Vaseline.
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REMOVING THE BATTERY

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Remove the battery cover, page 60
(REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER)
at the side.
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Remove the battery breather hose (5).
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disconnect the negative cable (-) first
and then the positive (+) cable.
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Unscrew the screw (6) and remove the
battery mounting bracket (7).
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Remove the battery (8) from its seat and
place it on a flat surface, in a cool, dry place.
WARNING
Once removed, store the battery in a
safe place, out of the reach of children.
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Refit the battery cover,
(REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER)
at the side.
WARNING
Handle with care when the breather
hose is removed, or battery fluid might
spill out.
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page 60