APRILIA RS 125, Manual

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8 - 5
RS 125
8.3. BATTERY
8.3.1. BATTERY
Battery rating: 12V - 9 Ah
FIRST-TIME INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
Remove the battery from the motorcycle; see 7.2.1 .
•
Remove plugs and breather cap.
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Fill cells with fluid having a specific weight of 1.3.
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Slow-charge the battery (at 1/10
th
of the battery am-
perage) for at least 10 hours and then refit on the vehi-
cle upon delivery to the customer, i.e. when it is ex-
pected to use the vehicle for a certain mileage.
•
Fit the battery on the vehicle, connect the terminals
and breather hose.
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In case of long inactivity of the vehicle, it is important to
charge the battery periodically (at least once a month)
for about 10 hours (e.g. during the winter).
Periodically top up (once a month) with distilled water only.
INSPECTION
In the event of abnormal operation, check the charge system
first; see
8.5.1.
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To check the battery:
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Remove the battery from the vehicle, see 7.2.1
and proceed as follows:
Visually check for:
-
extensive sulphation (typically evident due to one or
more parts that become white);
- electrolyte level between “MIN” and “MAX” marks;
- leaks from outer casing (housing).
Slow-charge the battery for at least 10 hours.
After the charge, use a densimeter to check electrolyte
density in each cell. If density is less than 1.26 in any of the
cells or if the loadless voltage is below 12V, replace the
battery.
RETURN UNDER WARRANTY
The warranty is invalidated when:
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The battery is damaged (dented housing, bent
terminals, etc.);
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The battery is affected by extensive sulphation
(normally due to improper installation procedure and/or
use).
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Electrolyte low level (for delivery purposes, just fit the
relevant rubber plug onto breather port).