APRILIA 1996 PEGASO 650, Manual

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55 use and maintenance Pegaso 650
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Carefully read p. 54 (BATTERY).
To check the electrolyte level, proceed as
follows:
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Remove the left side, see p. 48 (RE-
M O V I N G T H E R I G H T A N D L E F T
SIDES).
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Unscrew and remove the screw (1).
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Remove the battery cover (2).
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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 element plugs.
Never exceed the "MAX" notch,
since the level increases during
the recharge.
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Top up by adding distilled water only.
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Carefully read p. 54 (BATTERY).
Check the electrolyte level, if necessary
top up, then:
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Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position "
m
".
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Disconnect, in order, the negative (–)
and positive (+) cable.
Upon reassembly, connect first
the positive cable (+) and then
the negative cable (–).
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Remove the battery breather pipe.
Upon reassembly, always con-
nect the battery breather pipe, to
prevent the sulphuric acid va-
pours from corroding the electric sys-
tem, painted parts, rubber elements or
gaskets when they exit the breather
pipe itself.
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Extract the battery from its container and
put it in a cool and dry place.
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Remove the element plugs.
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Connect the battery with a battery charg-
er.
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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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If the vehicle remains unused for a long pe-
riod, remove the battery and place it in a
cool and dry place. Recharge it completely,
by using a trickle charge.
If the battery remains on the vehicle, dis-
connect the cables from the terminals.
It is important to check the charge periodi-
cally (about once a month), during the win-
ter or when the vehicle remains unused, in
order to prevent the deterioration of the
battery.
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