Checking Battery Fluid Level; Charging Battery; Installing The Battery - APRILIA SR 50 Use And Maintenance Book

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INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Read page 68 (BATTERY).
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Remove the tool kit-battery compartment
c o v e r , s e e p a g e 3 8 ( B A T T E R Y
COMPARTMENT / TOOL KIT).
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Remove the tool kit compartment.
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Refit the battery into its mount.
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Connect the battery breather pipe.
CAUTION
Always connect the battery breather
pipe, to prevent the sulfuric acid vapors
from corroding the electric system,
painted parts, rubber elements or
gaskets when they exit the breather
pipe.
The breather pipe must be connected
so it is not crushed, otherwise it may
cause a pressure increase inside the
battery and damage as a result.
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Connect first the red positive cable (+)
and then the negative (-).
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Coat the terminals of cables and battery
with special grease or Vaseline.
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Refit the tool kit compartment.
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Refit the tool kit-battery compartment
c o v e r , s e e p a g e 3 8 ( B A T T E R Y
COMPARTMENT / TOOL KIT).
CHECKING BATTERY FLUID
LEVEL
Read page 68 (BATTERY).
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Remove the battery from
c o m p a r t m e n t , s e e p a g e
(REMOVING THE BATTERY).
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Make sure that battery fluid level is
between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on
the battery.
If not so:
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Release and remove the caps.
CAUTION
Top up with distilled water only. Do not
exceed the "MAX" mark, because
battery fluid expands when the battery
is under charging.
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Add distilled water to the correct level.
CAUTION
After topping up, put back the element
caps in the correct position.
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Refit the caps.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Read page 68 (BATTERY).
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Remove the battery
c o m p a r t m e n t , s e e p a g e
(REMOVING THE BATTERY).
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Release and remove the caps.
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Check electrolyte level, see page

(CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL).

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Connect the battery to a battery charger.
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Recommended charge rate is 1/10th of
battery capacity.
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After charging the battery, check battery
its
fluid level again and top up with distilled
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water if needed.
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Tighten the caps.
CAUTION
When you disconnect the battery
charger, allow 5-10 minutes before
refitting the battery, as it will keep
producing gas for a few minutes.
WARNING
Charge or use the battery in a well-
ventilated place. Do not inhale the
gasses produced by the battery under
charging.
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