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§INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF BATTERY §
The 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.
(Cleaning of battery terminals)
Remove the battery terminals and clean if there are
dirt and corrosion on them.
Battery removal procedures are as follows:
Turn ignition switch to the “OFF” position, then
remove negative cable screw firstly and disconnect
the negative cable. Then, remove positive cable
screw and positive cable.
The 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:
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, and 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.
CAUTION:
This is a closed type battery. Never remove the caps.
In order to prevent electric leakage and self-discharge when the battery sits idle for long periods.
Remove battery from motorcycle, store it in well-ventilated and dimly lighted place after the battery
has been fully charged. Disconnect battery’s negative cable if the battery is still kept on the
motorcycle.
If the battery needs to be replaced, replace with a same closed-type battery (Maintenance-Free).
