APRILIA QUASAR 125 2003, Workshop Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
QUASAR 125-180
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Release 00/2003 - 09
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2.5 BATTERY
Read carefully 1.3.6 (HYDROGEN GAS AND BATTERY ELECTROLYTE).
Risk of fire.
Keep fuel and other flammable substances away from the electrical
components.
Never invert the connection of the battery cables.
Connect and disconnect the battery with the main switch in position
"
", otherwise some components may be damaged.
Connect first the positive cable (+) and then the negative cable (-).
Disconnect following the reverse order.
NOTE
This vehicle is provided with a maintenance-free battery and no
operation is necessary, excepting occasional checks and the recharge when
required.
If the motorcycle is not to be used for some time, disconnect the battery
terminals.
CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS
"
Remove the seat, see 6.1.1 (REMOVING THE SEAT).
"
Ensure the main switch is in the " " position.
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 neutral grease or vaseline.
If necessary, proceed as follows:
- Disconnect the negative (-) and positive (+) leads in this order.
- Clean off corrosion deposits using a wire brush.
- Reconnect the positive (+) and negative (-) leads in the order.
- Cover the terminals of the cables and of the battery with neutral grease or
vaseline.
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