Checking And Cleaning The Terminals - APRILIA ATLANTIC 125 Workshop Manual

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
2.4.2.

CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS

Carefully read 2.4.1.
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Make sure that the ignition switch is in position " ".
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Raise the seat.
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Undo and remove the two screws (1).
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Remove battery protection.
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Make sure that the cable terminals (2) and the battery
terminals (3):
- in good conditions (and not corroded or covered with
deposits);
- covered with neutral grease or vaseline.
If necessary, proceed as follows:
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Disconnect the negative cable (-) first and the positive
one (+).
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Brush the wire with a wire brush, in order to eliminate
any trace of corrosion.
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Reconnect the positive terminal (+) first and then the
negative one (-).
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Cover the terminals of the cables and of the battery
with neutral grease or vaseline.
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