Battery Installation - Gilera 2008 MSS Nexus User Manual

MSS Nexus 300 i.e. E3 ( 2008)
- Let the open circuit battery rest for approximately 4-6 hours; then check the off-load voltage using a
standard tester.
- If the open-circuit voltage is higher or equal to 12.6V, the battery is charged adequately. Slightly shake
or tilt the battery to eliminate any air bubbles formed during recharging.
- Check the electrolyte levels again, fill them with distilled water up to the upper level line if necessary,
clean battery properly, close each single cell cap tightly and install it on the vehicle.
- If the voltage indicated is low, charge the battery another 4-6 hours in the way described above.
Note: With the battery charger drw. 020334Y, it is possible to check the battery charge level with the
Check function. The value indicated on the display must be higher than the value indicated on the chart;
otherwise, recharge the battery again in the same way indicated above.

Battery installation

To access the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Place the scooter on its centre stand;
2. Open the saddle following above instructions,
see «Saddle» section;
3. Remove the piston ring «A» and take off the
battery cover.
The battery is the electrical device that requires the
most frequent inspections and diligent mainte-
nance. The most relevant maintenance rules to be
observed are as follows:
Electric characteristic
Battery
12V-14Ah
- Insert the battery by connecting the battery breather tube as shown in the photograph.
N.B.
IN ORDER TO FIT THE CABLES ON THE BATTERY TERMINALS CORRECTLY, REST THE LOW-
ER END OF THE TERMINAL SIDE OF THE BATTERY ON THE EDGE OF THE BATTERY WELL.
- Using the screwdriver, tighten up the battery terminal cables as far as they will go, placing the special
Grover washer between the screw head and the cable terminal.
N.B.
DO NOT USE WRENCHES TO TIGHTEN UP THE SCREWS FOR FIXING THE TERMINALS TO THE
BATTERY TERMINALS
Electrical system
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