Royal Enfield Bullet 500CC, 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
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Do not use battery with low electrolyte level as
the battery internals cells will get damaged.
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Do not overfill the battery electrolyte level as it
will spill out through the overflow pipe and cause
corrosion to vehicle parts.
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Use only distilled water meant for use in batteries
to avoid damage to battery.
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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.
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Position the battery in the battery carrier such that
the negative terminal of the battery is towards
fuel tap.
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Ensure ignition switch is in ‘OFF’ condition.
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Connect the positive terminal (Red wire) first.
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Connect the negative terminal (Black wire) next.
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Smear the terminals with petroleum jelly. (Do not
use grease).
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Refit the rubber strap bracket to hold the battery.
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Refit LH side panel.