Operation Manual

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10. Inspection and maintenance before riding
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF BATTERY
• 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.
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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 “OFF”, 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 electrical leakage and self-discharge when the battery sits idle for periods longer
than 15 days, remove the battery from scooter and store it in a well-ventilated and dimly lighted
area. Store battery out of reach of children. If the battery is to be kept on the scooter, disconnect the
battery’s negative cable.
• If the battery needs to be replaced, replace with a same closed-type battery (Maintenance-Free).
• Do not disconnect the battery cables from the battery when the engine is running to prevent any
electronic parts from being damaged.
Negative
Positive