Inspection And Maintenance Of Battery - Sym JOYRIDE 125 User Manual

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF BATTERY

• This motorcycle is equipped with a maintenance-free type battery, so it is unnecessary to check and add
electrolyte. Have your motorcycle checked by SYM Authorized Dealer or Franchised Dealer should any
abnormality is found.
¡ } Cleaning of battery terminals¡ ~
Remove the battery terminals and clean if there are dirt
and corrosion on them.
Battery removal procedures are as follows:
Turn ignition switch "OFF", then open the battery
cabinet door, and remove negative cable screw firstly
and disconnect the negative cable. Then, remove
positive cable screw and positive cable.
CAUTION:
• Clean the battery posts with warm water if the posts are eroded and have some white powders on
them.
• If there is an obvious erosion on the terminals, disconnect the cables, then clean the erosion off
with a steel brush or a piece of sandpaper.
• Install battery cable after cleaning and apply a thin coat of grease on the terminals.
• Install battery in reverse order of removal.
• This motorcycle is equipped with a maintenance-free type battery, so it is unnecessary to check and add
electrolyte. Have your motorcycle checked by SYM Authorized Dealer or Franchised Dealer should any
abnormality is found.
CAUTION:
• This is a closed type battery. Never remove the caps.
• In order to prevent electric leakage and self-discharge when the battery sits idle for long
periods. Remove battery from motorcycle, store it in a well- ventilated and dimly lighted place
after the battery has been fully charged. Disconnect battery's negative cable if the battery is
still kept on the motorcycle.
• If the battery needs to be replaced, replace with a same closed-type battery
(Maintenance-Free).
Negative
Positive
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