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Maintenance and Adjustment
Remove the seat.
Remove the battery strap.
Disconnect the battery leads, negative (black)
lead first.
Take the battery out of the case.
Battery Disposal
Should the battery ever require replacement,
the original battery must be handed to a
recycling agent who will ensure that the
dangerous substances from which the battery
is manufactured do not pollute the
environment.
Battery Maintenance
Clean the battery using a clean, dry cloth. Be
sure that the cable connections are clean.
The battery is a sealed type and does not
require any maintenance other than checking
the Voltage and routine recharging when
required, such as during storage.
It is not possible to adjust the battery acid
level in the battery; the sealing strip must not
be removed.
Battery Discharge
Warning
Ensure that the battery terminals do not
touch the motorcycle frame as this may
cause a short circuit or spark, which would
ignite battery gases causing a risk of
personal injury.
Warning
The battery acid is corrosive and poisonous
and will cause damage to unprotected
skin. Never swallow battery acid or allow it
to come into contact with the skin. To
prevent injury, always wear eye and skin
protection when handling the battery.
Caution
The charge level in the battery must be
maintained to maximize battery life.
Failure to maintain the battery charge level
could cause serious internal damage to the
battery.
