APRILIA SCARABEO 50 2T - 2005 User Manual

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use and maintenance Scarabeo 50 2T - Scarabeo 50 4T - Scarabeo 100 4T
CHECKING BATTERY FLUID
LEVEL
Carefully read page 58 (BATTERY).
u Remove the battery, see page 60
(REMOVING THE BATTERY).
u Make sure that the fluid level is included
between the two “MIN” and “MAX”
notches stamped on the battery side.
If not so:
u Release and remove the caps.
CAUTION
Top up with distilled water only. Do not
exceed the “MAX“ mark, because
battery fluid expands when the battery
is charging.
u Add distilled water only until achieving
correct level.
CAUTION
After topping up, put back the element
plugs in the correct position.
u Refit the caps.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Carefully read page 58 (BATTERY).
u Remove the battery, see page 60
(REMOVING THE BATTERY).
u Prepare an appropriate battery charger.
u Release and remove the caps.
u Check electrolyte level, see page 61
(CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL).
u Connect the battery to a battery charger.
NOTE A recharge with an amperage
equal to 1/10th of the battery capacity is
recommended.
u Switch on the battery charger.
u After charging the battery, check battery
fluid level again and top up with distilled
water if needed.
u Tighten the caps.
CAUTION
When you disconnect the battery
charger, allow 5-10 minutes before
refitting the battery, as it will keep
producing gas for a few minutes.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Carefully read page 58 (BATTERY).
u Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position “
”.
u Refit the battery into its mount.
u Connect the battery breather pipe.
CAUTION
Always connect the battery breather
pipe, to prevent the sulphuric acid
vapours from corroding the electric
system, painted parts, rubber elements
or gaskets when they exit the breather
pipe itself.
The breather pipe must be connected in
such a way as not to be squashed,
otherwise it may cause a pressure
increase inside the battery, with the risk
of damaging it.
u Disconnect first the positive cable (red)
(+) and then the negative (-) one.
MAX
MIN
50 4T
100 4T
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APRILIA SCARABEO 50 2T - 2005 Specifications

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Brand	APRILIA
Model	SCARABEO 50 2T - 2005
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English