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use and maintenance Atlantic 500
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REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER
Read page 57 (BATTERY).
NOTE Place the vehicle on firm and level
ground.
◆ Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position “
”.
◆ Raise the saddle, see page 23
(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE).
◆ Remove the moquette carpet from the
helmet compartment.
◆ Loosen and remove the two screws (1).
◆ Remove battery cover from below (2). Take
care not to damage the upper tabs (3).
◆ Disconnect helmet compartment light
connector (4).
◆ Remove battery cover (2).
CHECKING AND CLEANING THE
BATTERY LEAD CONNECTIONS AND
TERMINALS
◆ Remove the battery cover, see (REMOVING
THE BATTERY COVER) at the side.
◆ Ensure that the ignition switch is in the
“
” position.
◆ Make sure that the battery terminals (5)
are:
– in good condition (i.e. show no corrosion
deposits);
– coated with neutral grease or Vaseline.
If necessary:
◆ Disconnect the negative cable (-) first and
then the positive (+) cable.
◆ Clean off any corrosion deposits with a
wire brush.
◆ Reconnect the positive cable (+) first and
then the negative cable (-).
◆ Coat the battery lead connections and
terminals with neutral grease or Vaseline.
REMOVING THE BATTERY
◆ Remove the battery cover, see (REMOVING
THE BATTERY COVER) at the side.
◆ Remove the battery breather hose (6).
◆ Rotate the battery (7) rightwards (as indicated
by the arrow) to take it out of its mount.
◆ Disconnect the negative cable (-) first and
then the positive (+) cable.
◆ Remove battery (7) from its seat and place
it on a flat surface, in a dry environment.
Once removed, store the battery is a safe
place, out of the reach of children.
◆ Refit the battery cover, see (REMOVING
THE BATTERY COVER) at the side.
Handle with care when the breather hose
is removed, or battery fluid might spill
out.
WARNING
CAUTION
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