Specifications

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).

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