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use and maintenance Scarabeo 50
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Carefully read p. 51 (BATTERY).
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Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position “
”.
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Remove the inspection cover, see p. 45
(REMOVING THE INSPECTION COV-
ER).
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Unscrew and remove the screw (1).
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Rotate the battery cover (2) downwards.
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Withdraw the battery from its box.
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Disconnect first the negative cable (–)
and then the positive cable (+).
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Disconnect the breather pipe (3).
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Remove the battery from its compart-
ment and put it on a level surface in a
cool and dry place.
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Carefully read p. 51 (BATTERY).
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Remove the battery from its compart-
ment, see p. 52 (REMOVING THE BAT-
TERY).
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Make sure that the fluid level is included
between the two “MIN” and “MAX” notch-
es stamped on the battery side.
Otherwise:
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Unscrew and remove the element plugs.
Top up with distilled water only.
Do not exceed the “MAX” mark,
since the electrolyte level in-
creases during the recharge.
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Top up by adding distilled water.
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Carefully read p. 51 (BATTERY).
◆
Remove the battery from its compart-
ment, see p. 52 (REMOVING THE BAT-
TERY).
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Unscrew and remove the element plugs.
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Check the electrolyte level, see p. 52
(CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEV-
EL).
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Connect the battery with a battery charg-
er.
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A recharge with an amperage equal to
1/10th of the battery capacity is recom-
mended.
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After the recharging operation, check the
electrolyte level again and if necessary
top up with distilled water.
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Replace the element plugs.