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BATTERY
Maintenance-free battery (1) is installed under
the seat into the airbox.
There is no need to check the level of the elec-
trolyte or top up with water.
Keep the battery terminals clean. If necessary,
protect them with a thin film of acid free grease.
REMOVING THE BATTERY
-
Remove seat and disconnect the negative
terminal and then the positive terminal from
the battery.
- Remove the battery.
When reinstalling the battery, fit it with the ter-
minals facing outward (see figure) and connect
the positive and then the negative terminal to
the battery.
HEADLAMPS
CHANGING THE HEADLAMP BULB
The headlamp houses:
- a position light bulb;
- a dipped/full beam bulb.
ACCESSING THE BULBS
- Place the vehicle on the stand.
- Release the four lamp-bracket flexible sup-
ports
WARNING:
Exercise extreme caution if, for any reason, the
electrolyte (sulphuric acid) should come out of
the battery.
The electrolyte can cause serious burns. In case
of contact with the skin, rinse abundantly with
water. Should the electrolyte come into contact
with the eyes, rinse with water for at least 15
minutes and immediately seek medical atten-
tion. Even though the battery is sealed, there is
a possibility that explosive gases may leak out.
Keep sparks and open flames away from the
battery.
Keep spent batteries out of the reach of
children and dispose of them as prescribed by
law. Do not remove the protections. When in-
stalling the battery.
INACTIVITY
If the vehicle is not going to be used for a long
time, remove the battery and charge it every 15
days using a suitable charger. Store the battery in
a dry place at a temperature of 5 to 35°C and out
of the reach of children.
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