APRILIA CAPONORD, Manual, Page: 122 / 168

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Slightly lift the battery
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Unscrew and remove the screw (3) from the negative terminal clamp (-);
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Move the negative lead (4) aside;
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Unscrew and remove the screw (5) of the positive terminal (+);
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Move the positive lead (6) aside;
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Remove the battery
CAUTION
WHEN REFITTING THE BATTERY, MAKE SURE IT IS CORRECTLY POSITIONED
AND POLES ARE NOT INVERTED.
CAUTION
UPON REFITTING, CONNECT THE LEAD TO THE POSITIVE TERMINAL (+) FIRST
AND AFTERWARDS THE LEAD TO THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL (-).
CHECK THAT THE BATTERY LEADS AND TERMINALS ARE:
- IN GOOD CONDITION (NOT CORRODED OR COVERED BY DEPOSITS);
- COVERED BY NEUTRAL GREASE OR PETROLEUM JELLY.
Checking the electrolyte level
WARNING
THIS VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH A MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY AND DOES
NOT NEED ANY INTERVENTION, EXCEPT FOR SPORADIC CHECKS AND RE-
CHARGE.
Charging the battery
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Remove the battery.
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