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THROTTLE VALVE HANDLE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
Correct clearance allows throttle vale handle to rotate
2~6mm.
Loosen the lock nut first, then turn the adjust nut to adjust.
Tighten the lock nut securely when finished.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF BATTERY
This motorcycle is equipped with a maintenance-free type battery, so it is unnecessary to check and
add electrolyte. Have your motorcycle checked by SYM Authorized Dealer or Franchised Dealer
should any abnormality is found.
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Cleaning of battery terminals
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Remove the battery terminals and clean if there are
dirt and corrosion on them.
Battery removal procedures are as follows:
Turn ignition switch “OFF”, then open the battery
cabinet door, and remove negative cable screw
firstly and disconnect the negative cable. Then,
remove positive cable screw and positive cable.
This motorcycle is equipped with a maintenance-free type battery, so it is unnecessary to check and
add electrolyte. Have your motorcycle checked by SYM Authorized Dealer or Franchised Dealer
should any abnormality is found.
Adjust nut
Lock nut
2~6 mm
Check Items:
1. Check throttle valve cable to see if it can be moved
smoothly from a closed position to a wide open position.
2. Rotate steering handle from side to side to check if the
throttle valve cable is interfered.
3. Check to see if the throttle valve cable is obstructed by
other cables preventing it from being operated smoothly.
CAUTION:
Clean the battery posts with warm water if the posts are eroded and have some white powders on
them.
If there is an obvious erosion on the terminals, disconnect the cables, then clean the erosion off
with a steel brush or a piece of sandpaper.
Install battery cable after cleaning and apply a thin coat of grease on the terminals.
Install battery in reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
This is a closed type battery. Never remove the caps.
In order to prevent electric leakage and self-discharge when the battery sits idle for long
periods. Remove battery from motorcycle, store it in a well- ventilated and dimly lighted place
after the battery has been fully charged. Disconnect battery’s negative cable if the battery is
still kept on the motorcycle.
If the battery needs to be replaced, replace with a same closed-type battery
(Maintenance-Free).
Negative
Positive
