Battery; Checking And Cleaning The Terminals - APRILIA ETV mille Caponord 2003 Libro De Uso Y Mantenimiento

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BATTERY

Carefully read p. 60 (MAINTENANCE).
!
WARNING
Risk of fire.
K e e p f u e l a n d o t h e r f l a m m a b l e
substances away from the electrical
components.
Never invert the connection of the
battery cables.
Connect and disconnect the battery
with the ignition switch in position "?",
otherwise some components may be
damaged.
Connect first the positive cable (+) and
then the negative cable (–).
Disconnect following the reverse order.
NOTE
This vehicle is provided with a
maintenance-free battery and no operation
is necessary, excepting occasional checks
and the recharge when required.
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CHECKING AND CLEANING THE
TERMINALS
Carefully read p. 94 (BATTERY).
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Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position ≈?∆.
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Remove the saddle,
( U N L O C K I N G / L O C K I N G
PASSENGER SEAT).
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Remove the red protection element (1).
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Make sure that the cable terminals (2) and
the battery terminals (3) are:
√ in good conditions (and not corroded or
covered with deposits);
√ co ve red with ne utra l grease o r
vaseline.
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If necessary, proceed as follows:
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Disconnect first the negative (–) and
then the positive cable (+).
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Brush with a wire brush to eliminate any
sign of corrosion.
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Reconnect first the positive (+) and then
see p. 26
the negative cable (–).
T H E
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Cover the terminals of the cables and of
the battery with neutral grease or
vaseline.
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Put back the saddle, see p. 26
( U N L O C K I N G / L O C K I N G
PASSENGER SEAT).
T H E