use and maintenance MX 125
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CHECKING AND CLEANING
THE TERMINALS
Carefully read p. 73 (BATTERY).
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Remove the left side cover, see pag. 58
(REMOVING THE SIDE COVERS).
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Make sure that the cable terminals (1)
and the battery terminals (2) are:
√ in good conditions (and not corroded
or covered with deposits);
√ covered with special grease or
Vaseline.
If necessary:
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Remove the battery, see beside
(REMOVING THE BATTERY).
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Eliminate any sign of corrosion with a
wire brush.
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Reconnect first the positive (+) and then
the negative cable (√).
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Cover the terminals with special grease
or Vaseline.
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Reinstall the battery, see p. 57
(INSTALLING THE BATTERY).
REMOVING THE BATTERY
Carefully read p. 73 (BATTERY).
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Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position ≈
∆.
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Remove the left side cover, see pag. 58
(REMOVING THE SIDE COVERS).
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Unscrew and remove the screw (3) from
the negative terminal (√).
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Move the negative cable (√) (4) sidewards.
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Unscrew and remove the screw (5).
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Remove the cover (6).
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Partially remove the battery from its
compartment.
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Unscrew and remove the screw (7) from
the positive terminal (+).
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Move the positive cable (+) (8) sidewards.
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Withdraw the breather pipe(9).
WARNING
Once it has been removed, the battery
must be stored in a safe place and kept
away from children.
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Remove the battery from its compartment
and put it on a flat surface, in a cool and
dry place.