APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 Workshop Manual

Routine maintenance operations
Release 00 2002-09
chap. 2
2-6
Atlantic 500
REMOVAL BATTERY COVER
Carefully read (BATTERY).
NOTE Place the vehicle on a flat, hard surface.
• Make sure that the ignition switch is set to “ ”.
• Lift the saddle, see (LOCKING/RELEASING THE
SADDLE).
• Remove the rug lining the helmet compartment.
• Unscrew and remove the two screws (1).
• Slide the battery cover (2) out from below, being
careful with the upper tabs (3).
• Disconnect the electrical connector (4) for the
helmet compartment lighting.
• Remove the battery cover (2).
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2
4
3
5
6
CHECKING AND CLEANING TERMINALS
• Remove the battery cover, see alongside (RE-
MOVING THE BATTERY COVER).
• Make sure that the battery cable terminals (5) (6)
are:
– in good condition (not corroded or encrusted with
deposits);
– covered with neutral grease or Vaseline.
If necessary:
• Disconnect the negative (–) and positive (+)
cables in order.
• Clean with a wire brush to remove any traces of
corrosion.
• Connect the positive (+) and negative (–) cables
in order.
• Coat the terminals with neutral grease or
Vaseline.
Tighten the terminal screws well.
CAUTION

APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	460 cc
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	Automatic CVT
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Front Tire	120/70 - 14
Rear Tire	140/60 - 14
Front Brake	Single disc
Rear Brake	Single disc
Seat Height	780 mm
Fuel Capacity	15 liters
Rear Suspension	Double hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable preload