Royal Enfield Bullet 500, Owner'S Manual

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ASSEMBLY OF BATTERY ON VEHICLE
WARNING
Always disconnect the negative (-) battery cable
first and then the Red positive (+) cable while
removing the battery connections.
NOTE
For checking the battery voltage and electrolyte
specific gravity, contact authorised Royal Enfield
service or battery service centre.
CAUTION
Do not use battery with low electrolyte level as
the battery internals cells will get damaged.
Do not overfill the battery electrolyte level as it
will spill out through the overflow pipe and cause
corrosion to vehicle parts.
Use only distilled water meant for use in batteries
to avoid damage to battery.
Electrolyte should not be filled when the level is
between minimum & maximum levels indicated
in battery as “MIN” & “MAX”.
MINOR MAINTENANCE TIPS
NOTE
Clean the wire terminals free of corrosion and keep
the terminals coated with petroleum jelly.
CAUTION
Connect the +ve and -ve cables to the respective
battery terminals. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the motorcycle electrical system.
Position the battery in the battery carrier such that
the negative terminal of the battery is towards
fuel tap.
Ensure ignition switch is in ‘OFF’ condition.
Connect the positive terminal (Red wire) first.
Connect the negative terminal (Black wire) next.
Smear the terminals with petroleum jelly. (Do not
use grease).
Refit the rubber strap bracket to hold the battery.
Refit LH side panel.