APRILIA ETX 125 - 1998 User Manual

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use and maintenance ETX 125
CHECKING
THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Carefully read p. 55 (BATTERY).
Position the vehicle on firm and
flat ground.
◆
Remove the left side cover, see p. 40
(REMOVING THE SIDE COVERS).
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Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with
the two wheels resting on the ground.
Failure to perform the
operations described above may
lead to the wrong measurement of the
level.
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Make sure that the fluid level is included
between the two “ MIN ” and “ MAX ”
notches stamped on the battery side.
Otherwise:
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Remove the battery from its compart-
ment, see p. 56 (REMOVING THE BAT-
TERY).
◆
Unscrew and remove the element plugs.
Top up with distilled water only.
Do not exceed the “MAX” mark,
since the electrolyte level in-
creases during the recharge.
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Top up by adding distilled water.
RECHARGING THE BATTERY
Carefully read p. 55 (BATTERY).
◆
Remove the battery from its compart-
ment, see p. 56 (REMOVING THE BAT-
TERY).
◆
Unscrew and remove the element plugs.
◆
Check the electrolyte level, vedi sopra
(CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE
LEVEL).
◆
Connect the battery with a battery charg-
er.
◆
A recharge with an amperage equal to
1/10th of the battery capacity is recom-
mended.
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After the recharging operation, check the
electrolyte level again and if necessary
top up with distilled water.
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Replace the element plugs.
Reinstall the battery only 5-10
minutes after disconnecting the
recharge equipment, since the
battery keeps sending out extremely in-
flammable hydrogen gas for a short
lapse of time.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Carefully read p. 55 (BATTERY).
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Connect the breather pipe (1).
Always connect the battery
breather pipe, to prevent the sul-
phuric acid vapours from cor-
roding the electric system, painted
parts, rubber elements or gaskets
when they exit the breather pipe itself.
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Connect, in order, the positive (+) and
negative (–) cable.
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Cover the terminals with special grease
or Vaseline.
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Put the battery in its container.
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Put back the cover (2).
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Screw and tighten the screw (3).
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Put back the left side cover, see p. 40
(REMOVING THE SIDE COVERS).
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APRILIA ETX 125 - 1998 Specifications

General

Brand	APRILIA
Model	ETX 125 - 1998
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English