APRILIA SCARABEO 500 - 2002 User Manual

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use and maintenance Scarabeo 500
CHECKING BATTERY FLUID
LEVEL
To check the battery fluid level:
◆ Remove the battery cover, see page 60
(REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER).
◆ Make sure that battery fluid level is
between the MIN and MAX marks on the
battery.
If not so:
◆ Remove the battery caps.
CAUTION
Top up with distilled water only. Do not
exceed the MAX mark, because battery
fluid expands when the battery is under
charging.
◆ Add distilled water until achieving correct
level.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
◆ Remove the battery, see page 60
(REMOVING THE BATTERY).
◆ Remove the battery caps.
◆ Check battery fluid level, page 61
(CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL)
at the side.
◆ Connect the battery to a battery charger.
◆ Recommended charge rate is 1/10th of
battery capacity.
◆ After charging the battery, check battery
fluid level again. Top up with distilled
water if needed.
◆ Refit the caps.
WARNING
The battery keeps producing gases for
some time after the battery charger has
been switched off. Allow 5-10 minutes
before proceeding to refit the battery.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
◆ Remove the battery cover, see page 60
(REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER).
◆ Place the battery (1) into its seat.
◆ Position the battery mounting bracket (2)
and secure it with the screw (3).
CAUTION
Make sure to connect the battery
breather hose, to prevent sulphuric acid
vapours from corroding electric
components, paint-finished and rubber
parts, and seals.
◆ Connect the positive cable (+) first and
then the negative cable (-).
◆ Coat the battery lead connections and
terminals with neutral grease or
Vaseline.
◆ Connect the battery breather hose (1).
◆ Refit the battery cover, see page 60
(REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER).
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APRILIA SCARABEO 500 - 2002 Specifications

General

Brand	APRILIA
Model	SCARABEO 500 - 2002
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English