8. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BEFORE RIDING
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STEERING HANDLE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS INSPECTION
Perform this check with engine shut off and ignition
switch key removed.
Visual check front shock absorbers for damage.
Operate steering handle up and down, and check
front shock absorbers for noises due to bends.
Check the bolts and nuts of front shock absorbers
with wrenches for tightness.
Shake steering handle up & down, left & right, and
front & rear to check if it is loosen, has too much
resistance and pulls to one side.
Check steering handle if it is being pulled too tight
by the brake cables.
Take your scooter to SYM Authorized Dealer or
Franchised Dealer for a check or adjustment if any
abnormal conditions are found.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF BATTERY
This scooter is equipped with a maintenance-free type battery, so it is unnecessary to check and add
electrolyte. ave your scooter 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 “
”, 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.
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.
This scooter is equipped with a maintenance-free type battery, so it is unnecessary to check and add
electrolyte. Have your scooter checked by SYM Authorized Dealer or Franchised Dealer should any
abnormality is found.
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 scooter, 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 scooter.
If the battery needs to be replaced, replace with a same closed-type battery (Maintenance-Free).
Negative
Positive